Remote Distribution Networks

In the framework of the implementation of the Development Programme 2024-2028 (Government Gazette B’6152/07.11. 2024), enaon EDA has completed the activation of the following remote distribution networks within the year 2024:

In addition to the above remote networks, the distribution network of Livadia was also activated, which is connected through a medium pressure pipeline to the National Natural Gas System.

It is noted that the areas of Drymos and Lagadas, which geographically and regulatorily belong to the Thessaloniki Distribution Network Area, are supplied with natural gas from Kilkis Entry Point until DESFA activates Drymos MR.

The following remote distribution networks are also planned to be activated in the near future:

*Based on the draft Development Plan 2025-29

In full compliance with the provisions of the Distribution Networks Management Code (Government Gazette B 3358/2022) and the Distribution Networks Metering Regulation (Government Gazette B’2794/2021) and based on the provisions of App. RAE 633/2021 (B’4271), the supply of the above distribution networks will be made through the Virtual Interconnection scheme. Specifically, the supply is carried out either with CNG through trucks from a compressor located at an outlet of another Enaon EDA Distribution Network, or through the transfer of quantities of CNG from the Revithusa CNG truck loading facility to the said Entry Point.

Specifically for the supply of LNG to remote networks, the Waste, Energy & Water Regulatory Authority (WERRA) approved by its Decision No. E-129/2024 plenary decision (Government Gazette B’ 4265/19.7.2024), the proposal of the Operator for the framework for the supply of Remote Distribution Networks using LNG, through a tender for the nomination of the Natural Gas Supplier – LNG User, who will own the natural gas from the terminal of Revithoussa to the entry point (tank) of the respective Remote Distribution Network. The contractor of the above service has been awarded to DEPA Trading, while ensuring equal access of Distribution Users to the relevant Entry Points and the resale of gas to Distribution Users representing Final Customers is provided through the provisions of Article 15 of the above RUEF Decision. Otherwise, the provisions of Articles 37, 37A and 43 of the Natural Gas Distribution Networks Management Code (B’3726/2021) shall 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.

For virtual interconnection distribution networks supplied with LNG, transitionally and from May 2025, 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.