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Operating licence for a CNG station or a mixed station in case of a concession of establishment

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

Description

This procedure aims to authorise the operation of: # purely compressed natural gas (CNG) stations or # mixed stations of a. liquid fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and CNG or b. LPG and CNG or c. liquid fuels and CNG for public or private use, to another individual or legal person who has been granted a licence to establish it, with or without charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), by the relevant Regional Transport and Communication Services.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Regional Directorates of Transport and Communications
Digital provision points
Number of Documents0
CostVariable
Deadline of Implementation15 days
Process Diagram

Conditions

Establishment of a business (individual, corporate) *For setting up a sole proprietorship see the link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/enarxe-atomikes-epikheireses. *For setting up a company see the link below
Related link
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

The establishment licence of the fuel station must have been issued.

The operation licence of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station may, if it is established at any time that the conditions under which it was granted have ceased to exist, be withdrawn temporarily until the deficiencies have been remedied or permanently, by a fully reasoned decision of the authority which granted it. In this case, the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service shall also seal the fuel stations premises in accordance with the Ministerial Decision with no. 29122/314/2019 (GG B 1485, Online Posting Number (A.D.A.): 7X7X465XΘΞ-88Ψ).

Before the expiry of any certificate, the licence holder must submit to the competent authority a new valid document for the continuation of the operation. In this case, no new licence shall be issued, but the archive of the pure or mixed CNG fuel stations liscence shall be updated with the new document. The audit of the licensing authority in this case is limited to the new document submitted. Where it is found that a pure or mixed CNG fuel station is operating without any of the certificates submitted as supporting documents being valid, the licence shall be revoced and the premises shall be sealed.

The issuance of an operating licence shall not replace other authorisations and shall not exempt the licence holder from the obligation to hold other licences or other administrative acts provided for by other provisions concerning equipment or parts of it used in a pure or mixed CNG fuel station.

Individuals or company members, are required to be either Greek citizens or citizens of member states of the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA), in order to obtain an establishment and operation licence for a pure or mixed CNG fuel station for public use. Exceptionally, the granting of an establishment and operation licence for a pure or mixed CNG fuel station is permitted to expatriates from Russia, S. Epirus, Turkey and Egypt, as well as to children born from such persons. Expatriates from Turkey, when submitting the supporting documents, shall also show the valid residence card of the Ιmmigration Centre, after the registration number of this card has been filled in the application. For joint-stock companies having their registered office in the country, the nationality of the shareholders is not examined.

If there is evidence that shows that the further operation of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station is not possible, either because adverse traffic conditions have been created in the meantime (such as widening or differentiation of the road level, construction of a junction at a short distance) or for reasons that constitute an objective weakness of operation (such as demolition, reduction of the plot area) or due to the reasons mentioned in par. 5 of article 185 of Law 4070/2012 (GG A 82) (in the case of mixed CNG fuel station), the licensing authority may temporarily or permanently prohibit the operation of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station, with a specially reasoned decision and proceed to the sealing of its premises, in accordance with the Ministerial Decision with no. 29122/314/2019 (GG B 1485, Online Posting Number (A.D.A.): 7X7X465XΘΞ-88Ψ).

The applicant must have TAXISnet credentials for the electronic submission of the application.

Fees / Imposts

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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Operating licence for a CNG station or a mixed station in case of a concession of establishment
What you will need
1Approval of traffic connection or entrance - exit or cutting off - lowering of the pavement level, if applicable, by the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road or roads in front of the fuel station or mixed fuel station.Approval
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
2Certification by the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road or roads in front of the fuel station or mixed fuel station that the approved traffic connection or entrance - exit or cutting off - lowering of the pavement level, for the entrance - exit of vehicles from/to the road and to/from the pure or mixed CNG fuel station in question, was well executed.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
3Valid certificate of active fire protection.Certificate of Active Fire Protection
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. The Certificate is issued by the relevant Fire Department. 2. The digital method of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
4Building permit.Βuilding permit
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
5Volumetric table from an Accredited Volumetric Body for each liquid fuel tank (in the case of a mixed fuel station with liquid fuel supply facilities), in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Ministerial Decision F2-1617/2010 (GG B 1980), for the fuels listed therein, indicating the registration numbers of each tank.Table / Statement / Catalogue
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
6Certificates of conformity, from an appropriately Accredited Body, of the tanks, fuel lines, airlock, lifting equipment and electrical installations, in accordance with the design, applicable provisions and national and European Standards and Regulations.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
7Certificate of Water Supply - Sewerage Company, in case the pure or mixed CNG fuel station is within its network and there is a laundry on the premises of the fuel station.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
8Solemn declarations of L. 1599/1986, of the legally responsible engineers who supervised the execution of the works of the fuel stations mechanical, electrical and building installations.Solemn Declaration
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. The Solemn Declaration shall include the following: (i) In the case of a pure CNG fuel station: All the conditions of the establishment licence as well as, all the terms and conditions of the relevant ministerial decision have been met. - In the case of a mixed CNG fuel station: All the terms and conditions of the relevant ministerial decision, and, where applicable according to the fuel category, of Presidential Decree (P.D.) 595/1984, as applicable, and the technical data and specifications of P.D. 1224/1981 or Royal Decree (R.D.) 465/1970, as applicable, have been met. (ii) All the Accredited Bodys certificates of conformity, attestations and other documents proving the compliance of the fuel stations equipment and facilities with the requirements of the relevant national and European regulations and standards have been checked, copies of which are also kept in the fuel stations archives, an aggregated table of which is submitted. (iii) The implementation of the construction works of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station has been carried out in accordance with the approved plans, the study of the distribution of anti-explosion zones, the technical reports and drawings of the establishment liscence and the building permit, as well as the national and European Standards and Regulations. (iv) All craftsmen, foremen, assistants involved, used in the construction of the fuel station, have, where required by the applicable legislation or by the applicable relevant national or European Standards and Regulations, the required Licences, or certificates of professional registration. 2. The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
9Solemn declarations of the installer of the CNG fuel stations integrated input/output system, as well as of the engineer, in accordance with the provisions in force for each fuel, stating that the software of the installed input/output system meets, without exception, the requirements of existing legislation and that its operation is proper and legal.Solemn Declaration
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Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. The above declarations shall be submitted in the case of a private fuel and energy service station that has installed an electronic fuel input/output management system. The solemn declarations shall be submitted within a period of thirty (30) working days after the issuance of the operating licence. If they are not submitted within this period, the issued permit shall be revoked. 2. The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
10A solemn declaration of appointment as Operations Manager of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station by an individual holding a a certificate of commencement of professional activity.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
11Certificate of conformity of an accredited body, according to Directive 2014/68/EC on pressure equipment and certificates of good performance and corresponding tests issued by the equipment manufacturers, according to EN 10204/2004.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
12Hydraulic Test Certificate.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. According to the Joint Ministerial Decision D3/14858/1993 (GG 477 B΄) and the Ministerial Decision 14165/F.17.4/373/1993 (GG 673 B΄) for the case of a mixed CNG fuel station containing LPG installations. 2. The digital mode of submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
13ATEX explosion-proof certificates for pumps, distributors, depth gauges and other equipment, where required by the study.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
14A certificate of primary use space issued by a private engineer.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. According to par. 8 of article 107 of Law 4495/2017 (GG Α΄ 167). 2. The digital way of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
15A solemn declaration by the applicant.Solemn Declaration
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. In particular: aa) In case the applicant is an individual, he/she declares on his/her own responsibility that: (i) during the last eight years he/she has not been finally convicted for fuel adulteration and has not been convicted in the first instance for fuel smuggling, subject to the provisions of Law 4177/2013 (GG Α΄183), (ii) has the right to use and operate the fuel station or mixed fuel station, (iii) the facilities of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station are in accordance with the technical descriptions and drawings accompanying the establishment licence and the building permit and no change has occurred in the CNG fuel station facilities and in the capacity of CNG storage means and fuel tanks. (bb) In case the applicant is a legal entity, its legal representative shall declare under its responsibility that: (i) during the last eight years he/she has not been finally convicted and the legal person he/she represents has not been finally declared civilly liable for fuel adulteration, he/she has not been convicted in the first instance and the legal person he/she represents has not been declared civilly liable in the first instance for fuel smuggling, subject to the provisions of Law 4177/2013 (GG Α΄183), (ii) that the legal person has the right to use and operate the pure or mixed CNG fuel station, (iii) the facilities of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station comply with the technical descriptions and drawings accompanying the establishment licence and the building permit and no changes have been made to the CNG fuel station facilities and to the capacity of CNG storage means and fuel tanks. 2. It shall be submitted in the case of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station, which has been granted an establishment licence without an operating licence, is transferred or leased or otherwise assigned to another person, natural or legal, the operating licence shall be granted to the new person within fifteen (15) working days from the date of submission of the application. Par. 3 of article 13 of the Joint Ministerial Decision with no. oik. 93067/1083/20-11-2018 (GG B’ 5661). 3. The digital mode of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
16EU Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer of the electric vehicle battery charger.Declaration
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
It concerns the charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), in vehicle service facilities. 1. According to the requirements of article 6 of the Ministerial Decision no. 52019/DTBN1152/18-5-2016 "Adaptation of the Greek legislation to the provisions of Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)" (GG B΄1426), if required. 2. The digital mode of submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
17EU Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer of the electric vehicle battery charger according to article 15 of the Joint Ministerial Decision with no. 51157/DTBN1129.Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
1. It concerns the charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), in vehicle service facilities. 2. The digital way of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
18Solemn Declaration of a Licensed Electrical Installer.Solemn Declaration
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
Concerning electric vehicle battery charging devices (recharging points) - Electrical Installation Delivery Report and Electrical Installation Suitability Test Protocol, according to the provisions. In accordance with Ministerial Decision No. 101195/17-9-2021 (GG B 4654).
19Proof of notification to Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO S.A.) of the photocopy of the above supporting document.Proof of Work
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Notes
It concerns the charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points).

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Legislation

  • Description
    Operation licence of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station.
    Legal references
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  • Description
    Licensing - Approval procedure for the installation of battery charging devices for electric vehicles.
    Legal references
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  • Description
    Definition of the procedure and other conditions, as well as any other technical detail for the sealing of pure LPG, pure CNG fuel stations, as well as mixed liquid fuel, LPG and CNG fuel stations, in any combination.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Citizenship requirements for the establishment and operation of liquid fuel and LPG or mixed or pure LPG fuel station for public use. Paragraph 2 of article 23 of P.D. 595/1984 (GG 218 A).
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Amendment of the no. oik. 93067/1083/20.11.2018 Joint Ministerial Decision of the Ministers of Environment and Energy and Infrastructure and Transport "Determination of technical specifications, competent bodies, terms and conditions for the establishment and operation of fuel stations with installation of CNG supply devices (refuelling points) in wheeled vehicles, such as 1. pure CNG fuel stations or 2. mixed a. liquid fuel stations, LPG and CNG fuel stations; or b. LPG and CNG fuel stations; or c. liquid fuel and CNG fuel stations (GG B 5661).
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  • Description
    Determination of fees for the issuance, amendment or extension of the permits of article 4 of Law 3054/2002 and annual contribution fees for the use of such permits, and determination of fines for non-payment or late payment of annual contribution fees.
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  • Description
    Determination of terms and conditions for the creation, development, operation and maintenance of a Digital Operators Register for "Fuel and energy service stations, liquid and gaseous fuel stations, sheltered parking area with fuel pumps, as well as all types of public and private fuel stations and any other necessary details".
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  • Description
    Amendment of the No. 7135/81/29-1-2019 (GG 714 B) decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, as in force, on "Determination of terms and conditions for the creation, development, operation and maintenance of a Digital Operators Register for "Fuel and energy service stations, liquid and gaseous fuel stations, sheltered parking area with fuel pumps, as well as all types of public and private fuel stations and any other necessary details".
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  • Description
    General and specific requirements for electrical installations.
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Process code
334546
NACE code
46.71
Description of NACE code
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

1. Against this decision, an appeal may be filed by anyone with a legitimate interest before the Coordinator of the relevant Decentralized Administration, within a period of fifteen (15) days after becoming aware of the decision, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 227 and 228 of Law 3852/2010 (GG A 87). 2. A request for remedy against this decision may be submitted by anyone who has a legitimate interest, within a period (15) days after becoming aware of it, before the body that issued the decision (Article 118 of Law 4558/2018 (GG Α 133). If the period of fifteen (15) working days elapses without the licensing authority approving or rejecting the request, it is deemed that the requested changes have been approved and the person concerned is legally operating his/her fuel station business without any additional restrictions. In the case of tacit approval, the applicant may request a certificate from the licensing authority in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (GG Α΄ 44).

Other Information

Remarks

# Fuel and Energy Supply Records (See Legislation tab). # If a fuel station, which has been granted an establishment licence without an operating licence, is transferred or leased or otherwise transferred to another person (natural or legal), the operating licence shall be granted to the new person within fifteen (15) working days from the date of submission of the application. # The validity of the licence for the operation of a CNG fuel station or mixed CNG fuel station shall be for an indefinite period of time. # Article 6 "Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel stations for private use" - Joint Ministerial Decision oik. 93067/1083/2018 (GG B΄ 5661) # Proof of payment of the contributory fee for the issuance of the operating licence (see Legislation tab). For private liquid fuel stations, the document with No. DYdrog/B/F.5/171005/12-4-2018 of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy(Secretariat General for Energy and Minerals, Directorate General of Energy, Hydrocarbons Directorate, Department B’ of Hydrocarbons Organization and Market Surveillance) is applicable, which was forwarded to all the of Transport and Communications Directorates General of the country’s Regions and to all the country’s Regional Transport and Communications Services, attached to the document with No 29575/293/20-4-2018. # The issuance or revocation of the operating licence of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station shall be notified to the applicant, the competent Service of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the local Police Department, the relevant Fire Service, the local Tax Office (D.O.Y.) and the competent Service that maintains the Register of the input-output system of the Secretariat General of Public Administrations’ Information Systems (in the case of a mixed liquid fuel and CNG station). The above administrative acts are published in accordance with the provisions of Law 3861/2010 (GG Α΄ 112).

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Name: Operating licence for a CNG station or a mixed station in case of a concession of establishment

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