Central injection points
The construction of new gas transmission pipelines to connect biomethane plants is costly, time-consuming and not always feasible. Therefore, in response to interest from the producers, GAZ-SYSTEM commissioned work on the development of an alternative method of delivering biomethane to the transmission network. The solution are central collection points, i.e. sites to which biomethane can delivered in the form of compressed natural gas (CNG) by road and where it will be injected into the transmission system. This solution does not require construction of a traditional pipeline.
Such a solution will streamline the investment process for biomethane plant owners and eliminate constraints resulting from long distances between the plants and the existing gas network. The central injection points will allow multiple entities to access the transmission network and reduce the costs for the individual biomethane plants. Solutions of this type are planned in Ireland – Central Grid Injection (GasNetworks Ireland) and Latvia – Biomethane Injection Points (ConexusBalticGrid).
When developing the concept of central injection points, GAZ-SYSTEM took into account a number of criteria for selecting their potential locations, considering the availability of substrates, land and the adjacent infrastructure (including roads, utilities) as well as taking into account the local spatial development plans in conjunction with building permits, environmental decisions and other conditions that may affect the business potential of the project in a given location.
The central injection points may provide an alternative or complement the traditional connection of biomethane plants to the transmission network, allowing also smaller entities to participate in Poland’s energy transition. They will enable local businesses to expand their operations and increase their chances in market competition with larger biofuel producers.
Such a solution will streamline the investment process for biomethane plant owners and eliminate constraints resulting from long distances between the plants and the existing gas network. The central injection points will allow multiple entities to access the transmission network and reduce the costs for the individual biomethane plants. Solutions of this type are planned in Ireland – Central Grid Injection (GasNetworks Ireland) and Latvia – Biomethane Injection Points (ConexusBalticGrid).
When developing the concept of central injection points, GAZ-SYSTEM took into account a number of criteria for selecting their potential locations, considering the availability of substrates, land and the adjacent infrastructure (including roads, utilities) as well as taking into account the local spatial development plans in conjunction with building permits, environmental decisions and other conditions that may affect the business potential of the project in a given location.
The central injection points may provide an alternative or complement the traditional connection of biomethane plants to the transmission network, allowing also smaller entities to participate in Poland’s energy transition. They will enable local businesses to expand their operations and increase their chances in market competition with larger biofuel producers.
