ENTSOG GRIP SNC 2014-2023

E. WALLBACH (DE/CH)

Similar to the French / Switzerland IP, the interconnection between Germany and Switzerland reached its highest levels in February 2012, in relation to the cold snap, and its maximum in coincidence with additional import needs for Italy (possibly linked to temporary interruptions from North-Africa supplies, such as Libyan gas). Like Oltingue IP, technical capacities are nearly fully booked, with maximum use in case of supply shortages downstream.

10 12 €/MWh

700 GWh/d

IP Wallbach DE > CH

600

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Daily Flow Range

Technical Firm Capacity Booked Firm Capacity

Price Spread PSV – NCG Average Monthly Flow

Figure 3.19: Technical capacities, booked capacities, gas flows and price spreads at Wallbach IP (DE/CH) (Source: ENTSOG Capacity Map 2014, Fluxys TENP, OGE, FluxSwiss and Swissgas)

Image courtesy of FluxSwiss

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South-North Corridor GRIP 2014–2023