Gaswet

Gaswet is a term that may refer to more than one concept, depending on context. In Dutch law, Gaswet is the common name for the national Gas Act, a core piece of energy legislation.

The Gas Act provides the regulatory framework for natural gas supply in the Netherlands. It covers the authorization and supervision of gas transmission and distribution system operators, access rules to the gas network, gas storage and balancing obligations, tariff regulation, and consumer protections. It aligns Dutch regulation with European Union energy directives and market rules. The act is subject to amendments to reflect market evolution and technological developments, and is administered by national authorities in cooperation with sector regulators.

In other uses, gaswet may appear as a mis-spelling or shorthand for “gas-wetting” or related scientific terms, though “gaswet” is not a standard English term in thermodynamics or porous-media science. It may also be encountered as a brand name, acronym, or project designation in non-legal contexts.

Because of its ambiguity, readers should rely on context to determine the intended meaning.