ENTSOG GRIP SC 2017-2026 / Annex B - Project Information

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Benefits

Main Driver Others Main Driver Explanation The project brings significant benefits to the SoS of Europe bringing the increasing new sources of gas supply in South Eastern Europe to the markets of Central and Western Europe, while further enhancing the market integration of the affected countries. Comments Benefits: - Physical alternative for providing 100% of all Balkan countries' consumption; - Providing security of supply for 100% of all Balkan countries' consumption; - Additional utilization for CZ, SK, PL, UA, RO, BG transit and storage assets; - Providing Western shippers with possibility to supply Balkan countries and even Turkey from NCG/Gaspool/Baumgarten; - Corridor ready for future gas imports to Europe from alternative sources – AGRI, TANAP, Caspian, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Turkey etc. Benefit Description

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