ENTSOG GRIP SNC 2014-2023

The identification of new H gas sources for the German market has also been analyzed in the last two German national development plans (2013 NEP, already released, and 2014 NEP, currently handed over by the association of German TSO Fnb Gas to BNetzA). As highlighted in the Figure 8.12 below, the additional supply which, according to IEA /WEO 2012 study, integrated into the NEP scenario framework 2014, is neces- sary to Western Europe and Germany in particular will be mainly covered (53%) by import from the southern border of the Region (interconnection points of Wallbach, Oberkappel and Überackern) with relevant contribution also by north and north-east points (such as Eynatten, Bocholtz, Greifswald and Medelsheim), which all together provide for the remaining 47% of the foreseen demand gap.

RESULTS OF WEO STUDY FOR EUROPE

199

WESTERN EUROPE

12

0

LNG

Pipeline

98

101

61,2

6,6

South

South-East

33,6

11,7

37,1

36,8

West

South-West

South / South-East

North-East

45,6

104,9

48,5

ADDITIONAL DEMAND IN GERMANY

23%

53%

24%

Oude Statenzijl, Bocholtz, Eynatten, Medelsheim

Oberkappel, Wallbach, Überackern

Greifswald

Changes in bcm 2010 > 2035

Prognosis on Demand in 2035

Figure 8.12: Modelled determination of supply sources of gas for Germany (graphical re-elaboration from: Draft Network develop- ment plan 1 st April 2014 “2014 NEP”); (Source: http://www.fnb-gas.de/files/nep_gas_2014_entwurf_2014-04-01.pdf)

The forecasted needs of Germany highlight again the importance of South-North Corridor for the future Regional security of supply and market needs, constituting a clear signal of the key-role this infrastructure is going to play in flowing gas both South to North and North to South directions.

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South-North Corridor GRIP 2014–2023