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Figure 3.19:
Norwegian pipeline exports by destination in 2015
(Source: BP Statistical Review 2016)
3.3.1.2 Norway
Norway is currently the second largest gas supplier of the EU, providing a delivery
of 107 bcm (1,179 TWh) in 2015. It is expected to remain a key import source.
Further into the future, there is uncertainty over the volume of Norwegian gas that
can be produced from existing fields which are in decline. This means that new
exploration, production and upstream pipeline investments are required to maintain
the volumes produced currently. The potential for this development may vary
depending on market conditions.
Norwegian gas is exported via a well-developed offshore pipeline network that
connects to Germany, UK, France, the Netherlands and Belgium.
EXPORT CAPACITY OF THE GASSCO OFFSHORE SYSTEM
Pipeline
Country
Capacity (MSm
3
/d)
Europipe
Germany
46
Europipe II
Germany
71
Franpipe
France
55
Norpipe
Germany, The Netherlands
32
Tampen Link
UK
10–27
Vesterled
UK
39
Zeepipe
Belgium
42
Langeled
UK
72–75
Gjøa Gas Pipeline
UK
17
In addition to the direct import countries shown in table 3.4 above, the Norwegian
gas is also transited through the pipeline network across Europe (as shown in figure
3.19).
Table 3.4:
Export capacity of the GASSCO offshore system (Source: GASSCO website)