A. EUROPEAN UNION LIST OF PROJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST
The Table contains essential data on the four DESFA projects included in the 2nd list of Projects of Common Interest (2015 edition)
Komotini- Thesprotia pipeline
Corridor
SGC
ENTSOG Code
TRA-N-014
Project description
High pressure pipeline from Komotini to Thesprotia area near Ionian coast along with 2 compressor stations and 1 operation & maintenance centre.
Project Specific Criteria Fulfilled
- Market Integration;
- Security of Supply;
- Sustainability;
- Competition
Benefit Description
The project, together with Poseidon project (sponsored by DEPA & Edison) will establish an energy corridor between Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean gas sources and European consumers. The projects aims at enhancing the diversification of supply sources at European level and contributing to the improvement of the Security of Supply level in the region of South eastern Europe.
Has FID been taken? (Yes/No)
No
Information on planned public consultation
Public consultation of National Development Plans 2013-2022 (September 2012), 2014-2023 (February 2014) and 2015-2024 (May 2015).
Additional public consultation has taken place during thepreparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment.
Corridor
ENTSOG Code
TRA-N-128
Project description
The project consists of a Compressor Station on the GR side of the GR/TK border. Depending on the variant that will be implemented the configuration will be (1+1)x 4.5 MW or (1+1)x 9.7 MW or (2+1)x 9.7 MW.
Project Specific Criteria Fulfilled
- Market Integration;
- Security of Supply;
- Sustainability;
- Competition
Benefit Description
- The project aims at increasing the capacity of the Greek transmission system in order to make possible the supply of the Komotini-Thesprotia pipeline or TAP or IGB or the Greek market and, through the reverse flow capability at the GR/BG border also the markets of the northern neighbours of Greece.
- The same project also aims at enabling the operation of the LNG Terminal in northern Greece allowing, at the same time, the supply of gas from Turkey to the Greek Transmission system at a lower pressure than the one at which gas will be injected by the LNG terminal.
Has FID been taken? (Yes/No)
No
Information on planned public consultation
Public consultation of National Development Plans 2013-2022 (September 2012), 2014-2023 (February 2014) and 2015-2024 (May 2015).
Additional public consultation will take place during the permitting phase in accordance with the Manual of procedure prepared by the Competent Authority (Ministry of Development).
Metering and Regulating Stations for the connection of the Greek transmission system with TAP
Corridor
SGC
ENTSOG Code
TRA-N-512
Project description
The project consists in the implementation of one or two Metering & Regulating Stations that will enable the flow of gas from TAP to the Greek transmission system at Komotini and/or Nea Messimvria.
Note: In the Greek 10-year Development Plan, this project is part of the Kipi Compressor station project. Due, however, to the separate procedure leading to Investment Decision, the separation of the two projects is considered necessary.
Project Specific Criteria Fulfilled
- Market Integration;
- Security of Supply;
- Competition
Benefit Description
To project is necessary in order for gas transported through TAP to Europe to also be able to supply the Greek market.
Has FID been taken? (Yes/No)
No
Information on planned public consultation
Public consultation of National Development Plans 2014-2023 (February 2014) and 2015-2024 (May 2015).
Additional public consultation will take place during the permitting phase in accordance with the Manual of procedure prepared by the Competent Authority (Ministry of Development).
Greek part of TESLA project
Corridor
NSI East Gas
ENTSOG Code
TRA-N-631
Project description
The project consists of a 56" pipeline from the Greek/Turkish border to the greek/FYRoM border along with 2 or 3 compressor stations.
Project Specific Criteria Fulfilled
- Market Integration;
- Security of Supply;
- Sustainability;
- Competition
Benefit Description
The project is part of the wider TESLA project for the implementation of a pipeline from the Greek/Turkish border up to Baumgarten hub at the Austrian/Slovakian border for the transportation of gas to central Europe after the use of the transit route through Ukkraine will be, possibly, abandoned.
Has FID been taken? (Yes/No)
No
Information on planned public consultation
Public consultation will take place during the permitting phase in accordance with the Manual of procedure prepared by the Competent Authority (Ministry of Development).
