GRDF-FORMATS-V2

GRDF formats v2 energy markets EDI standard detailed.

Definition

GRDF formats v2 refers to the latest EDI formats used by GRDF (Gaz Reseau Distribution France, French gas DSO ~11M customers + 36000 employees + ~7B revenue + 95% France gas distribution network), including Omega portal data exchange + multiple file formats (XML + CSV + IEM/Index Energie Mensuelle metering files + R3 customer master data + R32 contract change files + R5 supplier change files + R66 daily metering files M&M PCE Points de Comptage et d'Estimation) for routine exchange with ~30+ active gas suppliers France + GRTgaz TSO. Message protocols + data models EDIFACT subsets or XML alternative standardisation + business processes energy markets industry gas + electricity + multiple actors transmission system operators TSO + distribution system operators DSO + suppliers + traders + customers + regulators ; iterative versions revisions multiple updates 2000s+ continuing 2024 + alignment EU energy market directives regulations + national level implementations.

Origin

GRDF formed 2008 (separation pre-name Engie) ; Omega portal launched 2010s+ ; ongoing modernisation 2020s+.

Example in context

French gas supplier TotalEnergies receives monthly GRDF IEM files via Omega portal containing monthly indexes per gas meter for ~3 million TotalEnergies residential gas customers ; TotalEnergies processes for invoicing + balance responsibility reporting + customer self-service ; daily M&M files transition gradually 2024+ enabling more granular hourly billing options.

Related terms

• Enedis formats v2 — electricity counterpart.