ENTSOG GRIP BEMIP 2014-2023 / Main Report

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The project is divided into three stages: the first two are related to modernization of the storage, and the third provides for its expansion. It is planned to complete the first two stages by 2020. Modernization and expansion of Inčukalns UGS will not only boost security of sup- ply in the entire East-Baltic region, but also improve efficiency of the regional LNG terminal by offering opportunity to store gas reserves and freely use them in case of uneven supply. After completion of interconnection between Finland and Estonia gas supply security for Finland will also be improved because gas reserves can be kept in the storage. Implementation of the project of modernization and expansion of Inčukalns UGS together with other PCIs in the East-Baltic region will provide increased gas supply security to consumers by diversifying gas supply sources and routes, as well as integration of gas networks of the Baltic countries and Finland into the common EU gas grid.

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