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).
B. PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2nd Upgrading of the liquefied Natural Gas Terminal in Revithousa
Operational Programme
Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship 2007-2013 & Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
Eligible Budget
131.155.378,15€
Public Expenditure
- A’ Phase (2007-2013): 14.028.614,71€
- Β’ Phase (2014-2020): 31.875.767,64€
Fund
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Project description
The Project includes
- the construction of a 3rd LNG Tank of 95.000 m3,
- the upgrading of gasification rate,
- the upgrading of marine to accommodate larger ships,
- the upgrading of Ag. Triada Metering Station.
The Construction of the third LNG tank is in progress. Also, the contract for the Detailed Engineering, Procurement of Materials & Construction of the 2nd Upgrade Gas Sendout at Revithoussa Island has been signed in May 2015.
Benefits
The project is of great importance as it is expected to:
- increase the operational flexibility of the LNG Terminal Station
- improve the level of security of supply in case of interruption of the northern entry points
- allow the reception of LNG carriers with a capacity of up to 260,000 m3 while the current capacity is up to 140.000 m3 resulting in the activation of more LNG carriers.
Additionally, the project is necessary for the hydraulic stability of the Transmission System, since the other two entry points to the NNGTS are located at the northern border of the country and the consumption is concentrated in the southern part.
Upgrade of Boarding Metering Station (BMS) of Sidirokastro- Second Phase
The project includes:
- the remote control of BMS Sidirokastro from the control center in Patima (GCC) and the backup control center (BCC) in Nea Mesimvria, through SCADA system.
- replacement of the existing meters orifice with ultrasonic meters in order to be compatible with the requirements of measurement standards.
- upgrade of the supporting system (station utilities).
- permanent ability of reverse flow of NNGS enabling of exporting volumes from NNGS to Bulgaria.
It has already been implemented the Mechanical Completion of permanent ability of reverse flow of NNGS, in November 2013.
From 24 May 2014, the Sidirokastro Station can be used to transport gas from Greece to Bulgaria.
The project is under construction phase of the 2nd Upgrade of Metering Station.
High Pressure Pipeline from Mandra Attikis to the facility of EL.PE in Elefsina
The project scope includes
- the construction of a pipeline of 6.7 KM length and 10 inches diameter which will start from the line valve “Mandra” and following a route below the railway lines and the new national road of Athens – Corinth will end up in the facility of EL.PE. (Hellenic Petroleum).
- the Construction of the Metering Station to supply ELPE permises in Eleusina
Design, supply, installation and operation of equipment SCADA field
The project involves the design, procurement, installation and operation of equipment SCADA Field (RTU) at stations of NNGS. This equipment will replace the RTU equipment which operated by 2000.
Upgrade of electrical and electronic equipment, billing system and equipment SCADA field in stations M/R of 1st generation (1995-2000)
The project involves the design, existing equipment dismantling, procurement, installation and commissioning of electrical and electronic equipment for 16 stations of NNGS of which the existing equipment for metering and managing invoicing and signaling has overpassed a 10 year operation period.
Extensions and upgrades of metering stations of North and East Thessaloniki
The project includes the design, procurement and installation of the third metering control line on the existing stab outs as well as all the electrical and electronic component equipment.
Upgrade the system of fixed communication of NNGS
The upgraded system of fixed communications of NNGS will be able to meet future needs- namely, for the purposes of internal computer network and closed circuit television channels in natural gas it is required the connection with agencies O&Ms 100 – 1000 Mbps.
Installation of M/R Farsala
The project refers to the installation of a M/R 70/19 Station in the area of Farsala line valve. The aim of the project is to supply with natural gas the urban area.
C. PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN / TENDER PROCEDURE
Installation of M/R Kavala
The project refers to the installation of a M/R 70/19 Station in the area of Kavala line valve. The aim of the project is to supply with natural gas the city of Kavala and the nearby cities of Palaio and Eleftheroupoli.
D. PROJECTS UNDER COMPLETION
Aliveri, expansion of the Natural Gas Transmission System
The project involves the expansion of the high pressure transmission network to Aliveri and includes an onshore section from the main pipeline to the shores of the Euboean Bay, followed by an offshore section to the region of Aliveri and a small onshore section in Evia to the PPC station in Aliveri. The diameter of the pipeline is 20″ and the length of the on shore part is about 57.9 km, while the off shore part is expected to be 14.2 km approximately.
The pipeline to Aliveri introduces the use of natural gas in central Evia in the urban, commercial and industrial sector, while feeding the new unit of PPC in the region.
This project is cofunded under the NSRF 2007-2013.
3rd Group of Metering and Regulating Stations
The scope of the project included
- the installation of 2 Metering Stations in Aliveri and Megalopoli in order to supply the Power Units of Public Power Coroporation (PPC)
- the installation of 3 permanent Metering and Regulating Stations at Agioi Theodoroi (Korinthia), Trikala and Karditsa. These Stations supply the distribution networks of Low and Medium Pressure of the respected regions.
Megalopoli, expansion of the Natural Gas Transmission System
The project concerns the expansion of the high pressure transmission network from the region of Agioi Theodoroi (Prefecture of Korinthos), via the isthmus, to the region of Megalopoli, Arcadia.
The construction of the pipeline is foreseen to be one of 30″, 15.5 km long pipeline and one of 24″, 143.5 km long.
The purpose of the construction of the project is to supply general industrial/urban areas along the routing (Corinthos, Argos, Nafplion, and around Tripoli, Megalopolis region) and the power generation units with natural gas that will be constructed in Megalopolis. The project was designed in a way to allow for future expansion of the pipeline in the region of the Peloponnese.
The Project was cofunded under the NSRF 2007-2013.
4th Group of Metering Stations
The project pertains to the installation of
- the Metering Station that will supply natural gas to the power plant “Thisvi Power Generation Plant SA”, (Thisvi, Viotia),
- the Metering Station to supply the power plant of “ENDESA HELLAS”, (Agios Nikolaos, Viotia)
- the Metering Station to supply the power plant of “KORINTHOS POWER” (Motor Oil)
E. BIG PROJECTS UNDER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Compression Station in Kipi and metering stations
The project aims at increasing the Transported Capacity of NNGS in order to be possible the transmission of natural gas volumes to the greek and European markets with the use of downstream transmission systems of natural gas, INGS, which are probable to be developed in the region (Trans Adriatic Pipeline-TAP, Interconnection Turkey Greece Italy-ITGI). The station can –if this is considered necessary- to be constructed gradually in order to supply at first the greek market and then it can be upgraded so as to serve volumes for transit outside Greece.
