Extension of Fluxys Belgium's gas transport authorization

By ministerial decree of September 3, 2026, the Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Middle Classes and Energy extends the natural gas transport authorization A323-226 granted to Fluxys Belgium SA. The decision, published in the Belgian Official Gazette on September 16, 2026, under reference [C − 2026/006686] (p. 50404), concerns the Andenne (Namêche) – Dolomies Marche-les-Dames pipeline.

This extension falls under the regime of natural gas transport authorizations via pipelines, issued by the competent federal energy authority. The initial authorization A323-226 dates back to September 22, 1969, representing nearly 57 years of continuous operation of this transport infrastructure.

The Beneficiary: Fluxys Belgium

Fluxys Belgium, whose company number is 0402.954.628, is the operator of the natural gas transport network in Belgium. The company operates a vast network of pipelines connecting the network’s entry points to consumption areas and international interconnections.

The pipeline in question connects Andenne (Namêche) to Dolomies Marche-les-Dames, in the province of Namur. This infrastructure ensures the delivery of natural gas in this area of the network, serving consumers and industrial players in the region.

Scope of the Decision

The ministerial decree of September 3, 2026, extends transport authorization A323-226, thereby confirming the continued operation of the pipeline within the current legal framework. This decision pertains to natural gas transport pipelines, a category of energy infrastructure of public interest.

Publication in the Belgian Official Gazette ensures the legal publicity of the decision, in accordance with the transparency rules applicable to energy infrastructure authorizations. Concerned third parties thus have official information regarding the maintenance of this transport authorization.

Impact for Readers

For users and economic actors in the Namur region, this extension guarantees the continuity of the natural gas transport service on the Andenne (Namêche) – Dolomies Marche-les-Dames pipeline. It confirms the stability of Fluxys Belgium’s operational framework on this section, an element of security for the local energy supply.

The decision is part of a series of extensions and amendments to natural gas transport authorizations granted to Fluxys Belgium over recent months, reflecting the ongoing management of the Belgian gas transport network by the federal authority.

Official Source: Belgian Official Gazette of September 16, 2026, p. 50404 — Ministerial decree of September 3, 2026, reference [C − 2026/006686], “Natural gas transport pipelines — Transport authorization A323-226”.