No.19/2008 Period for direct publishing of UMMs

As of 15 January 2008, Nord Pool Spot has extended the time period participants can publish urgent market messages (UMMs) directly to the market (exchange information no 03/2008). The intention was that the new arrangement should apply for a trial period limited to a maximum of two months.

After an evaluation, Nord Pool Spot has decided to introduce the period for direct publishing of UMMs as a permanent arrangement.

Between 04.00 p.m. and 08.00 a.m. CET on weekdays and the whole weekend - the participants may publish their UMMs directly without the approval of Nord Pool Spot.

Lysaker, 17 March 2008

For further information, please contact Nord Pool Spot:
Hilde Rosenblad, manager compliance, phone +47 6752 8030, hr@npspot.com Kenneth Andreassen, manager IT operations +47 6752 8029, ka@npspot.com