Memo: Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, welcomes Vattenfall’s decision to sell their transmission grids

Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, welcomed the decision of Vattenfall Europe AG to sell its Transmission system operator, Vattenfall Europe Transmission GmbH. 'I am convinced that selling the transmission network will benefit both consumers and electricity companies with more competition and freedom of choice. Vattenfall's announcement is perfectly in line with the letter and the spirit of the Commission's 3rd Energy Market Package, that we hope will be adopted during the French Presidency', said Commissioner Piebalgs.