01/02/2023 (Agence Europe) – The EU Council Regulation providing for the possibility of capping gas prices in the EU through a ‘market correction mechanism’ (MCM) entered into force on Wednesday 1 February. Activation of the MCM will, however, only occur if the month-ahead derivatives price linked to the TTF - the virtual reference trading point for gas in the EU - exceeds €180/MWh for three working days and is €35 higher than a global reference price for liquefied natural gas (LNG) during the same period (see EUROPE 13087/1). If these two conditions are met, a dynamic ceiling will be established for orders placed to trade TTF derivatives and derivatives linked to other virtual trading points. This ceiling will correspond to the reference price of LNG plus €35/MWh. It is planned that the regulation will remain in force for one year. See the regulation: https://aeur.eu/f/55t (DG)