Capacity on GRTgaz’ grid Interconnection and fluidity

1. Capacity on GRTgaz’ gridInterconnection and fluidity 5th SG meeting of S-GRI in Madrid Transparency (point IV.1 of the agenda) 2008, April 1st

2. 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

3. Capacity development at PIR TIGF

4. Capacity development at PIR TIGF and fluidity North Congestion West to East when gas entry from the East is low (limitation of cumulated gas flows from Montoir and from TIGF) South TIGF

5. Capacity development at PIR TIGF and fluidity North 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) South TIGF

6. Capacity development at PIR Midcat

7. Capacity development at PIR Midcat North Congestion South to North inside GRTgaz South Zone (limitation of gas flows from the South of France) South TIGF

8. Capacity development at PIR Midcat North 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 South TIGF

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