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.