Summary

Now, at the beginning of 2003, the energy sector and especially the gas sector reform is well advanced. The energy-related laws are in place, new institutions have been established, most of the required secondary regulations have been finalised, and the remaining regulation is under way. In brief, the institutional framework of the gas sector reform will be finalised soon. However, the implementation of the designed reform is just in its initial phase, and it is evident that there is a long way ahead before we see it fully realised. Implementation is always a more difficult part ...