Testing Period Extended on Slovak-Hungarian Gas Link

The testing period for a new gas pipeline connecting Slovakia and Hungary has been extended until May 31, Slovak pipeline operator Eustream said on Wednesday.

During the testing phase, the pipeline operators are offering 50,000 megawatt hours per day entry and exit capacities to Hungary on a first come-first serve basis, Eustream said in a statement.

The interconnector - aimed at widening options for gas flows in central Europe and make the region more resilient to potential disruptions of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine - has suffered a number of delays before starting commercial operation.

Reporting by Michael Kahn