Press releases
Memorandum of Understanding signed between DESFA and the International Hellenic University for the implementation of actions related to technical education and training on natural gas networks
17 Mar 2022A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, between the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA) and the International Hellenic University (IHU). The memorandum, which was signed by the CEO of DESFA Maria Rita Galli and the President of the IHU Prof. Athanassios Kaissis outlines among other, on the occasion of...
Natural Gas Trading Platform to go live on Monday, March 21st, 2022
14 Mar 2022The Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator and the Hellenic Energy Exchange announce that the Go-Live Date of the Natural Gas Trading Platform is Monday, March 21st, 2022.
DESFA and EnExGroup: Pre-Go-Live event for the NG Trading Platform
14 Mar 2022The creation of a Natural Gas Trading Platform and a Greek spot gas market were at the center of the Pre-Go-Live event organized jointly by EnExGroup (HEnEx & EnExClear) and DESFA on Friday, March 11, 2022. The proposed framework and underlying concepts of the new Gas Trading Platform, as well as the new Balancing, Trading & Clearing arrangements in the Hellenic Natural Gas...
Memorandum of Understanding signed by DESFA and the Postgraduate Program “MSc in Energy: Strategy, Law & Economics” of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus
4 Feb 2022A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, February 3, 2022, by the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA) and the Postgraduate Program “MSc in Energy: Strategy, Law and Economics” of the Department of International & European Studies of the University of Piraeus. The memorandum, signed by the CEO of DESFA, Maria Rita Galli and the Director of...
DESFA awards the contract for 163km of West Macedonia pipeline to Corinth Pipeworks
3 Feb 2022West Macedonia pipeline will be the first high-pressure transmission gas pipeline in Greece, certified to transport up to 100% hydrogen and one of the first in Europe. It is part of the European Hydrogen Backbone, Europe’s hydrogen infrastructure needed to achieve its climate and energy objectives. In compliance with specification ASME B31.12 Option B, Corinth Pipeworks & DESFA...
Gastrade adopts the Final Investment Decision for the Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System (INGS)
28 Jan 2022The Final Investment Decision (FID) for the construction of the Independent Natural Gas System (INGS) of Alexandroupolis was taken yesterday by the shareholders of Gastrade SA. The FID is the last and most important milestone, before entering the project’s construction phase. The General Assembly unanimously approved that all requirements for the materialization of the...
DESFA data for the consumption of natural gas in 2021
19 Jan 20222021 was a record year for natural gas consumption in Greece: It was increased by 10.87 % (MWh) compared to 2020. Sidirokastro remains the main entry point for natural gas to the NNGS during 2021, with a percentage of 45.5%. The Entry Point in Nea Mesimvria – through which the NNGS is interconnected with TAP since the end of 2020 – holds a significant share in...
European Hydrogen Backbone initiative adds six new members and sets its agenda for 2022
18 Jan 2022Following today’s announcement, the EHB initiative is delighted to welcome six additional members: Amber Grid (Lithuania), Bulgartransgaz (Bulgaria), Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia), Gassco (Norway), Plinacro (Croatia), and REN (Portugal). By broadening its base, this initiative has now reached 29 energy infrastructure operators covering 27 European countries. All members are united...