Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Gas System Operator News

Grid operators claim that Britain will have enough energy this winter to meet the needs of its citizens

The UK's electricity and Gas Grid Operators expect enough supplies this winter with more power imported and domestic production available than last season and high gas storage in Europe, said they on Tuesday.

Qatargas Delivers First Q-Flex LNG Cargo

The world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) has delivered the first LNG cargo onboard a Q-Flex vessel to Greece’s Revithoussa…

Norway Eyes Offshore Wind to Power Gas Plant

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Norwegian gas system operator Gassco and Canadian energy firm Enbridge are working on reviving a 350 megawatt (MW) offshore wind project to boost power supply security at Norway's Nyhamna gas processing plant…

Norway's Gas Exports Set to Match Annual Record

Emden terminal (Photo: Gassco)

Norway's gas exports hit a new high of 36.8 billion cubic meters (bcm) this summer and the annual deliveries will be on a par with the record annual figure achieved in 2017, gas system…

PGNiG Agrees Deal with Operator on Norway Gas Flows

Poland's state-run gas firm PGNiG has signed an agreement with a gas system operator for the transmission of gas from Norway to Poland via Denmark through a planned Baltic Pipe pipeline in 2022-2037…

Gassco Plans Repairs at Kollsnes Gas Plant

Norway's largest gas processing plant, Kollsnes, is expected to return to full capacity before the winter gas season in Europe starts on Oct. 1, a spokesman for gas system operator Gassco said on Wednesday.

Poland, Denmark to Launch Gas Pipeline Survey

So-called Open Season process to start on June 6; survey will help operators confirm demand for capacities. Poland and Denmark will launch a key survey next week to determine demand for…

Kollsnes Gas Plant to be Partially Shut in May and Sept

Norway's largest gas-processing plant, Kollsnes, will be partially shut from May 6-20 and from Sept. 2-20 next year, gas system operator Gassco said on Friday, announcing its 2017 maintenance plans.

Norway to Ramp Up Gas Production Capacity, Eyes Arctic Pipeline

Norway plans to increase its gas production capacity and is evaluating the potential for building a pipeline from the Barents Sea to meet future demand in Europe, its gas system operator Gassco said on Tuesday.

Polish, Danish Gas Operators Looking into Building Link

Poland's state gas system operator Gaz-System and Denmark's operator Energinet.dk are looking into the possibility of building a link to connect the two systems, the Polish operator said on Tuesday.

Gassco: Kaarstoe Gas Full Output on Saturday

Kaarstoe production capacity halved; plant has full capacity of 88 mcm/day. Norway's Kaarstoe processing plant is expected to return to normal production on Saturday after a partial shutdown prompted by a gas leak on Thursday…

Norway Still W.Europe's Top Gas Supplier, Russia Second

Norway remained Western Europe's top gas supplier in 2015, but Russia narrowed the gap from the previous year, preliminary data showed on Monday. Russia is the top supplier for the whole…

Croatia Draws 7 Bids for Krk LNG Terminal

Croatia has received seven bids to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the island of Krk in the northern Adriatic, LNG Croatia said on Monday. EU member Croatia is looking to reduce its reliance on Russian gas imports.

Norway's Pipeline Gas Exports to EU at New High

Norway's pipeline gas exports to Europe hit a fresh annual record high of 107.9 billion cubic metres as of Dec. 29, preliminary data from gas system operator Gassco showed on Wednesday.

Norway's Gas Maintenance to Peak in May, September

Maintenance on Norwegian gas fields and processing facilities in 2016 will peak towards the end of May and in early September, gas system operator Gassco said on Wednesday. Norway is the…

EIB, Greece Sign Financing Deal for Energy Projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB), EU's lending institution, and Greece signed a 285 million euro ($312.4 million) deal on Tuesday, extending financing for energy projects in the country.

Norwegian Gas Flows to Emden NGT Recover

Norwegian gas flows to Germany's Emden NGT terminal dropped close to zero on Thursday morning, but recovered later, data from gas system operator Gassco showed. Flows to the terminal fell…

Norway's Knarr Field Delivering Gas to UK

Knarr, a small field offshore Norway, is expected to start delivering gas to the St Fergus terminal in Britain via a new pipeline link tied to the FLAGS pipeline this spring, gas system operator Gassco said on Monday.

Norway Gas Slows on Oseberg, Heimdal Outages

Norwegian gas output fell by 14.4 million cubic meters (mcm) on Tuesday due to separate outages at the Oseberg and Heimdal fields, gas system operator Gassco said in a market message. Output…

Norwegian Gas Output Hit by Several Field Outages

The natural gas production capacity of Western Europe's top supplier, Norway, will be cut by a combined 23.7 million cubic metres (mcm) on Wednesday due to several outages, the gas system operator Gassco said.