ENTSOG Southern Corridor (SC) Gas Regional Investment Plan (GRIP) 2014-2023 / Annex B: Infrastructure Projects

PROJECTED CAPACITY INCREASES Interconnection

Capacity (GWh/d)

Hub Serbia From Zone

To Zone

Modelled Direction Yes entry Yes exit

Interconnector BG RS

51.00 51.00

Hub Bulgaria (NGTS)

Hub Bulgaria (NGTS)

Hub Serbia

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

This is the first interconnection between the gas transmission systems of Serbia and Bulgaria. The project establishes a connection between the Bulgarian and Serbian gas markets that currently are not connected.

EXPECTED BENEFITS

Security of Supply, Market integration, Reverse Flows, Diversification of sources, Diversification of routes, N-1 National, N-1 Regional, The projects listed above should enhance the system flexibility and contribute to the security of supply within the region (increased interconnection between Bulgaria and Serbia).

COMMENTS ABOUT THE PROJECT FINANCING Public financing

Private financing

Multilateral financing

Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy Operational Programme

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