Article 3 3.

Points (a) and (c) of paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply to transmission system operators when purchasing ►M2  electricity, hydrogen or natural gas ◄ in order to ensure the safe and secure operation of the system in accordance with their obligations under points (d) and (e) of Article 12 of Directive 2009/72/EC or points (a) and (c) of Article 13(1) of Directive 2009/73/EC.