2008, April 1st

Capacity on GRTgaz’ gridInterconnection and fluidity

5th SG meeting of S-GRI in Madrid

Transparency (point IV.1 of the agenda)

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Unrestrictive entry-exit system

GRTgaz has an unrestrictive entry-exit system: all consumers are supplied in every scenario. When interconnection capacities are created, GRTgaz invests in the heart of the grid

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Capacity development at PIR TIGF

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South

North

Capacity development at PIR TIGF and fluidity

TIGF

Congestion West to East when gas entry from the East is low (limitation of cumulated gas flows from Montoir and from TIGF)

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South

North

Capacity development at PIR TIGF and fluidity

TIGF

If capacity at PIR TIGF is developed, GRTgaz has a need for a new pipe in the heart of the grid(1) in order to increase fluidity

(1) To be defined in the 10 year indicative development plan (publication date: June 2008)

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Capacity development at PIR Midcat

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South

North

Capacity development at PIR Midcat

TIGF

Congestion South to North inside GRTgaz South Zone (limitation of gas flows from the South of France)

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South

North

Capacity development at PIR Midcat

TIGF

A need for investments in the heart of the grid(1) in order to increase entry capacity in the South of France. No capacity increase from South Zone to North Zone

(1) Artère du Rhône

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Thank you for your attention