ENTSOG Southern Corridor (SC) Gas Regional Investment Plan (GRIP) 2014-2023 / Annex B: Infrastructure Projects

PROJECTED CAPACITY INCREASES Interconnection

Capacity (GWh/d)

From Zone

To Zone

Modelled Direction

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

High pressure pipeline, with a capacity of 9 bcm/y, from Komotini to Thesprotia area, in Western Greece, near the Ionian coast where it will supply with gas the compressor station of the project TRA-N-010. The project also includes two compressor stations (in Komotini and in the Thessaloniki area) and an operation and maintenance centre.

This project is on hold following the selection of TAP by the Shah Deniz II Consortium. Moreover DESFA has proposed to the Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy to have it deleted from the 10-year Development Plan.

EXPECTED BENEFITS

Security of Supply, Market integration (Western Greece), Diversification of sources, The project, together with Poseidon project (sponsored by DEPA and Edison) will establish an energy corridor between Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean gas sources and European consumers. The project aims at enhancing the diversification of supply sources at a European level and contributing to the improvement of the Security of Supply level in the region of South Eastern Europe.

COMMENTS ABOUT THE PROJECT FINANCING Public financing

Private financing

Multilateral financing

ENTSOG TYNDP 2013-2013 - Annex A

Southern Corridor GRIP 2014–2023 Annex B |

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