On Sep. 9, 2026, EU Enrg Exc published an Updated EU ETS2 Admission Information, FAQ and Intermediary Overview, on preparations for the launch of EU ETS2 auctions.
As announced in Customer Information – EU ETS2 Auction and Secondary Spot Market of Jul. 30, 2026, EU Enrg Exc will offer an automated admission process for Secondary Spot Market ETS2 products for various customers who all meet certain prerequisites.
To be eligible, customers must already participate in EU ETS1 Secondary Spot Market or they must participate in the EU ETS2 Futures and EU ETS1 Spot markets (updated).
To avoid uncertainty on eligibility for automatic product extensions, EU Enrg Exc will inform Central Coordinators and Deputies of eligible firms by email, by Sep. 21, 2026.
Eligible participants who do not wish to have EU ETS2 Secondary Spot Market product (without registry account) to be added to the portfolio, must notify by Nov. 15, 2026.
For customers who want to participate in EU ETS2 Secondary Spot Market with registry account, or EU ETS2 Primary Market, they must submit a setup request via the Portal.
Fully detailed instructions on how to do so can be found in the dedicated user guide.
Documents and information pages have been updated including on Webinar hosted by EEX and EC, Sep. 2, 2026, and Updated EU ETS2 FAQ, on eligibility and requirements.
A list of current and prospective intermediaries for EU ETS1 and/or EU ETS2 auctions, with more details available in EU ETS1 & EU ETS2 Auctions section and Download area.
Market participants interested in direct participation in EU ETS2 auctions should review admission information and FAQ, to initiate the required admission steps in due time.
EU Enrg Exc published EEX Customer Information – EU ETS2 Auction and Secondary Spot Market admission, on operation of the fourth Common Auction Platform (CAP4),
Follows EC Jun. 2026 appointed EEX for ETS common auction platform, see #301190.
Information Overview
EEX had been awarded the mandate by EC to operate the fourth Common Auction Platform (CAP4), covering both EU ETS1 and EU ETS2 auctions from Jan. 2027 onward.
With the preparations for EU ETS2 progressing well, EU Enrg Exc wanted to provide a concise overview of the next steps and the relevant timelines for upcoming auctions.
The document set out A) Admission Process for Participants in EU ETS2 Auctions, and this includes Membership with EEX, Eligibility and the Registry Account requirements.
For those fulfilling the requirements, they can apply for the EU ETS 2 primary auctions via ECC/EEX Customer portal, and provide a product setup request by Nov. 15, 2026.
Details on how to access EU ETS2 product is in User Guide EU ETS2 Product Request.
Also provided is B) Admission Process for Participants in the EU ETS2 secondary spot market, and includes automatic admission for those with access, so those not wanting a spot market account must contact EEX Client Services via email by Nov. 15, 2026.
The document also covers the process for C) New Admissions, detailing the process required to be admitted, if they do not want to access auctions through intermediaries.
EU Enrg Exc also provides a detailed FAQ document which will be updated regularly.
Effectiveness
Action is required, as set out, for the Jan. 2027 onward auctions, by Nov. 15, 2026.
Sep. 2026 Updated EU ETS2 Information
On Sep. 9, 2026, EU Enrg Exc published an Updated EU ETS2 Admission Information, FAQ and Intermediary Overview, on preparations for the launch of EU ETS2 auctions.
As announced in Customer Information – EU ETS2 Auction and Secondary Spot Market of Jul. 30, 2026, EU Enrg Exc will offer an automated admission process for Secondary Spot Market ETS2 products for various customers who all meet certain prerequisites.
To be eligible, customers must already participate in EU ETS1 Secondary Spot Market or they must participate in the EU ETS2 Futures and EU ETS1 Spot markets (updated).
To avoid uncertainty on eligibility for automatic product extensions, EU Enrg Exc will inform Central Coordinators and Deputies of eligible firms by email, by Sep. 21, 2026.
Eligible participants who do not wish to have EU ETS2 Secondary Spot Market product (without registry account) to be added to the portfolio, must notify by Nov. 15, 2026.
For customers who want to participate in EU ETS2 Secondary Spot Market with registry account, or EU ETS2 Primary Market, they must submit a setup request via the Portal.
Fully detailed instructions on how to do so can be found in the dedicated user guide.
Documents and information pages have been updated including on Webinar hosted by EEX and EC, Sep. 2, 2026, and Updated EU ETS2 FAQ, on eligibility and requirements.
A list of current and prospective intermediaries for EU ETS1 and/or EU ETS2 auctions, with more details available in EU ETS1 & EU ETS2 Auctions section and Download area.
Market participants interested in direct participation in EU ETS2 auctions should review admission information and FAQ, to initiate the required admission steps in due time.
