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Memorandum of Understanding between DESFA, University of West Macedonia and CERTH for the implementation of actions in the fields of education, training, research and entrepreneurship

31 May 2022

At a critical juncture, the University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA) and the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a meeting held in Kozani, on Friday 27 May 2022. This tripartite agreement opens a new chapter for joint action in the...

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Participation of DESFA to the Business Integrity Forum with the signing of an MoU with Transparency International Greece

20 May 2022

Participation of DESFA to the Business Integrity Forum, is now official, following the signing of an MoU with Transparency International Greece, which took place at DESFA Headquarters, on May 19th, 2022. The Business Integrity Forum is a global initiative driven by Transparency International and refers to a network of leading companies and stakeholders, which openly...

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Kick-off for the Alexandroupolis FSRU by the Prime Ministers of Greece and Bulgaria

3 May 2022

The “Kick-off” for the realisation of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Alexandroupolis by Gastrade SA was formally given in a special ceremony that took place in the old Storage House of the Alexandroupolis Port Customs on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria,...

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DESFA and ELINOIL intend to cooperate in the field of hydrogen

14 Apr 2022

DESFA and ELINOIL announced their intention to proceed with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the framework of the Important Project of Common European Interest for “Hydrogen” (IPCEI Hydrogen). In particular, the two companies will explore the possibilities of their cooperation in the project, as well as other relevant initiatives in the...

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DESFA’s Results on Natural Gas Consumption in the first quarter of 2022

12 Apr 2022

6.18% increase in natural gas consumption in Greece in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 Revithoussa LNG Terminal (Agia Triada entry point) has been the main gas entry gateway of Greece in the first quarter of 2022, covering 43.23% of imports. The contribution of the interconnection point with TAP (Nea Messimvria entry point) was also increased...

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EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson visits the LNG Terminal of Revithoussa

7 Apr 2022

The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, visited DESFA’s LNG Terminal of Revithoussa on Thursday, April 7th 2022, as part of her three-day visit to Greece. The Commissioner was accompanied by the Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Kostas Skrekas, the Secretary General of Energy and Mineral Resources, Alexandra Sdoukou, as well as...

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Open online Workshop on 13 April for the LNG Truck Loading Station in the Revithoussa LNG Terminal

4 Apr 2022

Entering the final stretch for the completion of the construction of the pilot LNG Truck Loading Station in the Revithoussa LNG Terminal Station, DESFA organizes an open online workshop, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 12.00, for the information about the new service and the relevant specifications. The LNG Truck Loading Station is the first such...

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Successful launch of the Natural Gas Trading Platform

21 Mar 2022

The Natural Gas Trading Platform of the Hellenic Energy Exchange officially started its operation today, March 21, 2022, marking an important milestone for the Greek energy market. It is the first time anonymous transactions of natural gas are allowed in the Greek system for the benefit of all market stakeholders. The launch of the Trading Platform was completely successful without...

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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 2022

A 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...

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Natural Gas Trading Platform to go live on Monday, March 21st, 2022

14 Mar 2022

The 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.

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