Within the framework of the implementation of the 2024-2028 Development Plan (OGG B’6152/07.11.2024), Enaon EDA has completed the activation of the following remote distribution networks within the year 2024:
Municipality | Entry Point | Mean of supply via Virtual Interconnection | Entry Point for capacity booking |
Grevena | GREVENA | CNG | TRIKALA |
Giannitsa | GIANNITSA | CNG | THESSALONIKI |
Orestiada | ORESTIADΑ | CNG | THESSALONIKI |
Kastoria | KASTORIA | LNG | |
Argos Orestiko | ARGOS ORESTIKO | LNG |
In addition to the above remote networks, the Livadia distribution network was also activated, which is connected via a medium-pressure pipeline to the National Natural Gas System.
In the near future, the activation of the following remote distribution networks is also planned:
Municipality | Mean of supply |
Patras (Ind.Zone) | LNG |
Florina | LNG within 01/25 |
Delfoi | CNG |
Karpenisi* | CNG |
*As referred in DP 2025-29
In full compliance with the provisions of the Distribution Network Management Code (OGG B 3358/2022) and the Distribution Network Metering Regulation (Government Gazette B’2794/2021) and based on the provisions of RAE Decision 633/2021 (B’4271), the supply of the above distribution networks will be carried out through the Virtual Interconnection scheme. Specifically, the supply is carried out either with CNG via trucks from a compressor located at the outlet of another Enaon EDA Distribution Network, or through the transfer of LNG quantities from the Revithoussa LNG truck loading facility to the said Entry Point.
Specifically for the supply of remote networks with LNG, the Regulatory Authority (RAEΕW) approved with the no. E-129/2024 decision of the Plenary (OGG B’ 4265/19.7.2024), the Operator’s proposal for the framework for supplying Remote Distribution Networks using LNG, through a tender for the selection of the Natural Gas Supplier – ODYFA User, who will have ownership of the natural gas from the Revithoussa terminal to the entry point (tank) of each Remote Distribution Network. DEPA Commercial was selected as the contractor for the above service, while ensuring equal access of Distribution Users to the relevant Entry Points and the resale of natural gas to Distribution Users representing End Customers is provided through the provisions of ar. 15 of the above RAEWW Decision. Furthermore, the provisions of articles 37, 37A and 43 of the Natural Gas Distribution Network Management Code (B’3726/2021) apply.
As a transitional measure, and in accordance with the established methodology for calculating the Gross Calorific Value (GCV) for Remote Distribution Networks supplied via virtual pipeline, the daily GCV coefficients of the Thessaloniki and Trikala Entry Points are applied to the distribution networks of Giannitsa and Grevena, respectively. Similarly, the daily GCV coefficients of the Ag. Triada Entry Point are applied to the Florina distribution network.
For virtual interconnection distribution networks supplied with LNG, from May 2025 and in agreement with the Remote LNG Supplier, the average daily GCV calculation is based on the quality characteristics of the received gas, as indicated in the respective LNG receipt certificate. Specifically, the average daily GCV will result from dividing the energy content of the LNG load by the total received normalized cubic meters of loaded LNG. This value will be valid from the date of receipt of each LNG load and for all dates following it, until the receipt of the next LNG load on the basis of which the new daily GCV will be obtained.