Gas System 2013 at a glance

GRTgaz is a European leader in natural gas transmission, a world expert in gas transmission networks and systems, and an operator firmly committed to the energy transition. It owns and operates the gas transmission network throughout most of France and it manages the transmission network in Germany, thereby helping to ensure correct operation of the French and European gas market. It contributes to the energy security of regional supply systems and performs a public service mission to ensure the continuity of consumer supply. This document presents some key figures about GRTgaz activity in 2013: Total Consumption 2013 vs 2012: +1.4% gross consumption, -2% climate adjusted. Public Distribution Consumption 2013 vs 2012: +3.6% gross consumption, -1.9% climate adjusted. Industrial Customers Consumption 2013 vs 2012: -2.4% gross consumption. Power Generation: -50% since 2011. Industrial Customers 2012 vs 2013 (excluding power generation): +2%. Transported Quantities by GRTgaz 2013 vs 2012: Stability (-0.1%). LNG imports are down (-19%) compensated by pipe imports (+5%). Increasing outlet to the South-West, Congestion on North-South Link. Price spread between North and South. In 2013, gas gross consumption rose by 1.4 % on GRTgaz network, mainly because of colder climatic conditions, especially during the first half of the year, compared to 2012. Consumption of industrial customers connected to GRTgaz increased by 2 % (excluding power generation), mainly driven by sectors like Refineries, Chemistry, Glass and Materials. In 2013, GRTgaz transmission network ran under unusual gas flow conditions, especially with a continuing decrease of LNG imports (-19 %) and a low level in underground storages (-8 %)