New projects under constructions

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DESFA gas project receiving co-funding in the framework of Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument for Projects of Common Interest. PCI "Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Metering Regulating station at Nea Messimvria for the interconnection with TAP" call 2016

The European Commission has decided to award a grant to DESFA after an online application by DESFA , TSO, on 27th April 2016 to INEA (Innovation and Networks Executive Agency) for the Action, conduct a study: «Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Metering Regulating station at Nea Messimvria for the interconnection with TAP». The grant for the action is of a maximum amount of EUR 243,250 (50.00% of the eligible costs of the action) in the framework of CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY (CEF) - ENERGY SECTOR, funding instrument of the European Commission which is managed by INEA under the powers delegated by the European Commission.

On 5th September 2016 the kickoff meeting of the Grant Agreement took place at INEA premises and the action and its time schedule execution was presented by DESFA and the Grant Agreement was dully signed.

The Action defines technical requirements design parameters and specifications, operational systems, the main project costs and it identify the key project risks. Thus it facilitates the preparation of the subsequent Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) tender and contract together with the technical documentation, the cost estimation and the EPC time schedule.

Procurement was executed in compliance with the "Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC Text with EEA relevance", which was amended by "Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2171 of 24 November 2015 amending Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts (Text with EEA relevance)".

A Safety and an Environmental and Social Impact assessment (ESIA) are included in FEED to justify the site selection in compliance with the National and European legislation. During ESIA a consultation of relevant stakeholders and public authorities took place.

DESFA in terms of the Action acquired and received the Decision of Approval of the ESIA by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Also in terms of the Action DESFA has obtained the Installation Permit for the Metering and Regulating Station at N. Messimvria and the Ministry of Environment and Energy has issued the Installation Permit.

DESFA has being monitoring the management of the Grant Agreement contract and has reported to INEA the progress and the costs of the Action as per contract. The Action contractual completion date is 31st March 2018.

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.

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.

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.

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)

The project aims at increasing the Transmission Capacity of NNGS and to enable supply of larger natural gas quantities to the Greek market as well as to transit gas to European markets via NNGS to the region of Komotini and/or via new gas projects which are foreseen to be developed in the region (IGI, IGB). The compressor could operate with smaller capacity. This could be required to serve only the Greek market west of Komotini and for requests for import of gas from Turkey for quantities above the current technical capacity, and / or to ensure reverse flow to the Sidirokastro in cases of increased flow or increased delivery pressure.

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

• SGC
• NSI East Gas

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).

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).

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).