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16/02/2018

The first use of compressed natural gas is a landmark for Greece

PRESS RELEASE

LICENSE AREA: REGION OF THESSALY

The first use of compressed natural gas is a landmark for Greece!!!

 

With absolute success, today 16/02/18, Gas Distribution Company Thessaloniki – Thessalia S.A. (EDA THESS), proceeded to the first supply with compressed natural gas in Greece, regarding an immediate intervention scenario after a network breakdown in a reduction-metering station, placed in the premises of the industry Cosmos Profil in Larisa, in 8th klm of National Road of Larisa – Athina, Nikaias Node.

The intervention of supplying with compressed natural gas, included the transfer and temporary installation of the necessary equipment, the 200 - bar decompression unit, as well as the installation of a mobile unit to supply the station. The supply of the industry was carried out during an hour, with a natural gas supply up to 200 cubic meters/hour, through decompressing natural gas from 200 bar to 4 bar, without interrupting the production process of the industry during the intervention.

The scope of Gas Distribution Company Thessaloniki – Thessalia S.A. (EDA THESS), is the uninterrupted operation of the distribution network at delivery points to deal with immediate conditions. EDA THESS, with the developed technical expertise, is ready to supply new areas after the issuance of the Regulatory Framework and aims to ensure the security of the distribution network and the uninterrupted supply of consumers in the License area.

GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

  THESSALONIKI-THESSALIA S.A.