August 9 (BTA) - Natural gas transmission and storage
operator Bulgartransgaz presented its ten-year network
development plan for the  2021-2030 period, which envisages the
construction and putting into operation of intersystem gas
connections with neighbouring countries, as well as putting into
 operation the Alexandropoulis LNG terminal.  

Among the priorities included in the plan, which will be
reviewed during a public discussion in the Energy and Water
Regulatory Commission on August 11, include the maintenance of a
 reliable and efficient natural gas infrastructure, renovating
and expanding the gas transmission networks and facilities,
developing an intersystem connectivity, increasing the natural
gas storage capacity.

Among the priorities for the company is implementing projects
related to the Balkan gas hub, which has the potential to
connect the main natural gas projects in Southeast Europe, while
 guaranteeing a transparent and nondiscriminatory access for all
 potential participants in the market.

In the context of the Hydrogen Road Map Europe and in accordance
 with Bulgaria's strategic goals and priorities in the energy
and climate fields, Bulgartransgaz plans on building a hydrogen
transmission network. The expected results of this plan is to
significantly improve the quality and increase the volume of the
 offered services by the company related to the transmission and
 storage of natural gas, which is directly tied to Bulgaria
becoming an important regional gas distribution centre,
Bulgartransgaz said. RY/MY


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