Development of the transmission system
The development of gas infrastructure in Poland is mostly determined by the following factors:
Security of supply should be understood as the ability to guarantee stable gas supplies at the level which satisfies domestic needs. It is crucial to ensure alternative gas supplies with respect to the current directions. The development of the interconnection with Denmark as well as the expansion of the LNG Terminal not only will secure gas supplies to Poland but also offers the chance of becoming a sustainable route for the supply of Norwegian gas to the region of Central and North-Eastern Europe. Demand defined as the projection of the demand for transmission service from domestic customers taking into account the forecasted export needs.
Expansion of import and export capacity
Expansion of the national transmission network including bidirectional interconnections, as well as the strengthening of the interoperability of the NTS with the Transit Gas Pipeline System, support the development of an integrated and competitive gas market in Central and Eastern Europe. Taking advantage of the geographical position of Poland, the NTS will be able to play a transit role. This will bring about business benefits for companies operating on the market, such as access to global markets and possible reduction of gas transmission costs.
In recent years, GAZ-SYSTEM implemented a number of measures aimed at the diversification of the directions and sources of natural gas supplies, seeking to eliminate the dependence on the historically dominant exporter (Russia) while strengthening the integration with other Member States of the European Union.
In view of the considerable dependence of Poland and other EU Member States on natural gas imports, and the potential consequences of supply interruption, it has become necessary to take measures to mitigate the impact of such disruptions on the deliveries of gaseous fuel to customers in individual countries, and thus to maintain their reliability and stability for as long as possible. The framework for such measures has been set out in a number of legal regulations in force at both national and EU level.
- need to ensure the diversification of the sources of gas supply to Poland,
- the forecast volume of gas demand and of the demand for transmission services, including potential gas exports,
- the development of import and export interconnections ensuring the integration of European Community markets.
Security of supply should be understood as the ability to guarantee stable gas supplies at the level which satisfies domestic needs. It is crucial to ensure alternative gas supplies with respect to the current directions. The development of the interconnection with Denmark as well as the expansion of the LNG Terminal not only will secure gas supplies to Poland but also offers the chance of becoming a sustainable route for the supply of Norwegian gas to the region of Central and North-Eastern Europe. Demand defined as the projection of the demand for transmission service from domestic customers taking into account the forecasted export needs.
Expansion of import and export capacity
Expansion of the national transmission network including bidirectional interconnections, as well as the strengthening of the interoperability of the NTS with the Transit Gas Pipeline System, support the development of an integrated and competitive gas market in Central and Eastern Europe. Taking advantage of the geographical position of Poland, the NTS will be able to play a transit role. This will bring about business benefits for companies operating on the market, such as access to global markets and possible reduction of gas transmission costs.
In recent years, GAZ-SYSTEM implemented a number of measures aimed at the diversification of the directions and sources of natural gas supplies, seeking to eliminate the dependence on the historically dominant exporter (Russia) while strengthening the integration with other Member States of the European Union.
In view of the considerable dependence of Poland and other EU Member States on natural gas imports, and the potential consequences of supply interruption, it has become necessary to take measures to mitigate the impact of such disruptions on the deliveries of gaseous fuel to customers in individual countries, and thus to maintain their reliability and stability for as long as possible. The framework for such measures has been set out in a number of legal regulations in force at both national and EU level.
