New projects under constructions

Operational Programme

•  Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation PA 2014-2020
• Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument for Projects of Common Interest.

Budget : 12m€

Public Expenditure

• 5,44m € (PA 2014-2020)
• 0,24 m € (CEF)

Fund
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Project description

• Οne (1) Tie In Point between NNGS and TAP pipeline bidirectional.
• The project includes a Metering/Regulating station, a small connecting pipeline (aprox.250m) between the two systems and purchase of land for the M/R. The Station has been designed for unmanned operation with a technical capacity of 10 mil. Nm³/ day- capacity 3 Nbcm/y - 417,000 Nm3/h.
• Gas Flow from TAP to NNGTS due to the difference in the operating pressure,

Benefits

The project is of great importance as it is expected to enhance the flexibility of the NNGTS and the security of supply

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.

Operational Programme

• Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship 2007-2013 & Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation PA 2014-2020

Budget : 1.9m€

Public Expenditure

• 0.97 m€ (PA2014-2020)

Fund
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Project description

The Project includes the supply, installation and operation of new Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System - SCADA for the main and back up dispatching center. The new system will provide to DESFA new management tools such as images, graphics, database, alarms, historical data etc.

It should be noted that the currently existing equipment is not supported anymore by the manufacturing company, which has no longer stock of spare parts. The investment is expected to upgrade the system capabilities (user-friendliness, better display parameters, and ease of designing new graphics images)

Benefits

Provision of high standard services

Operational Programme

• Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship 2007-2013 & Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation PA 2014-2020
• Poseidon Med II

Budget : 6,5m€

Public Expenditure

• 3,03 m€ (PA2014-2020)
• 0,20 m€ (Poseidon Med II)

Fund
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Project description

The project includes the installation of a pilot truck loading station on Revithoussa Island. The station will have one loading bay for trucks loading with a capacity of 50 m3 and loading flow of 100 m3/h .It will also include provision for a future second bay The project also includes:

-     Measurement of LNG loaded via weighbridge

-     Control of the truck loading station from the LNG Terminal Control Room and DESFA SAP system for the issuance of invoices and other required documentation

-     Traffic arrangements within DESFA property as well as on the access road to Revithoussa.

-     Expansion of the existing jetty at Perama Megaridos port and/or other ports that are going to be used for LNG Trucks transfer to and from Revithoussa Terminal Station

Benefits

• Increase gas penetration to the markets of Greece or abroad
• Supply of off grid customers (out of the gas network)
• Development of LNG as alternative fuel in maritime transport

The project concerns the increment of the back up power availability at the Revithoussa LNG terminal, from 9MVA to 12MVA, using the existing PPC lines. The necessary actions for the increment concern mainly works carried out by HEDNO at the area of existing HV/MV Substation at Megara. All necessary works at the existing electrical installation will also be carried out

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.

Operational Programme

• Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship 2007-2013 & Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation PA 2014-2020

Public Expenditure

• 6.4 m€ (PA2014-2020)

Fund
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Project description

In order for DESFA to manage with the best possible way the produced boil-off gases (BOG) in the LNG Terminal of Revithoussa from the cryogenic facilities (2nd upgrade) as well as from the unloading/ loading phase and mainly to avoid the combustion of the gases in the flair of the facility in the case of no send-out operation, DESFA will install a new compressor station for BOG so as to increase the pressure and inject them to the national natural gas system.

Benefits

• Enhance Efficiency of NNGS and effective operation
• Decrease LNG losses – energy saving
• Environmental benefit by eliminating the carbon dioxide emissions during the period of non- operation of the Terminal.

Project description

The project will be an implementation of the ongoing studies under POSEIDON MED II.

POSEIDON MED II, under the auspices of the INEA (Innovation and Network Executive Agency), is part of the necessary steps towards adopting liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The new jetty is planned to be constructed in the northeastern part of Revithoussa and will serve the operation of the loading to small ships (1.000 m3 and up to 20.000 m3). The smallest of them will supply boats (cruisers, containerships, Ro-Pax), to the port of Piraeus. The larger ones will supply satellite LNG storage and distribution stations to other ports in Greece or abroad or will operate virtual pipelines to islands.

The project includes:

• Construction of a new port facility for the loading of ships with a capacity of 1.000 m3 - 28.000 m3.

• Electromechanical equipment and LNG loading arms

Benefits

• Supply of new areas with gas
• Substitution of oil with LNG in marine transport

The project consists of an M/R Station at the prefecture of Aspros in order to supply with gas through pipeline the cities of Skidra, Edessa, Naousa, Veria & Gianitsa. According to the studies performed for the next twenty years the expected maximum consumption will reach 50.000 m3/h.

The project consists of an M/R Station at the region of Perdika/ Eordeas in order to supply with gas through pipeline the cities of West Macedonia (Kozani, Prolemaida, Florina and Amyntaio). According to the studies performed for the next twenty years the expected maximum consumption will reach 50.000 m³/h.

Τhe CNG station is proposed in order to allow the operation of a virtual pipeline (with CNG carrying trucks) for the supply with natural gas of the city of Grevena.

The project consists of an M/R Station at the prefecture of Poria in order to supply with natural gas through pipeline the cities of Kastoria, Argos Orestikon & Maniaki

According to the studies performed for the next twenty years the expected maximum consumption will reach 18.000 m³/h.

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.

The aim of this project is to install one M/R City Gate Station in the greater area of Livadia, in order to supply the distribution networks (19barg MP) of Livadia city with natural gas

The construction of the new ADG III (U-2840) M/ Station (U-2840) in the area of Distomo Viotia includes:

·        the dismantling of the existing ADG III station (TM1 / TM5),

·        the installation of the building infrastructure (RCC and Station Building),

·        the construction of the Station with a capacity of 23,500 Nm3/ h.

The new Station will have a lightning protection and earthing system for all overground metal installations and the surrounding area will have roads, drainage, perimeter fencing and operating lighting

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.

Project description

The project concerns the construction of a Training Center for the theoretical and practical practice of natural gas technicians. The development of such infrastructure will be the first in the Balkan region. It will be used primarily for the needs of the DESFA staff, but it creates an opportunity of additional services for the training of personnel of other TSOs and DSOs, contributing to the reduction of costs for the Greek network users.

Benefits

• Efficiency of NNGS,
• Effective operation

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.

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 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

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).