The gas transmission system operators of Croatia and Hungary, Plinacro and FGSZ, have signed a joint statement aiming to increase the capacity of the Drávaszerdahely/Donji Miholjac interconnection point for the transit of gas from Croatia to Hungary.
Increasing the capacity of the gas pipeline between Croatia and Hungary will create the conditions for Hungary and the wider region to receive larger quantities of natural gas from the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the Croatian island of Krk.
The upgrade of the gas pipeline network in Croatia will enable the transmission of larger gas volumes between the two countries and further strengthen the energy connectivity of both states, according to Plinacro.
This will enhance the security of supply, the resilience of energy systems, and the stability of the regional energy system, the company added.
The capacity of the Drávaszerdahely/Donji Miholjac interconnection point will be doubled
The joint statement also confirms coordinated cooperation between the two companies in carrying out all necessary technical, regulatory, and operational activities to offer new capacities to market participants in a timely manner, in line with European legislation and agreements between the operators.
Upon the completion of the Bosiljevo-Sisak and Kozarac-Sisak gas pipelines, the capacity of the Drávaszerdahely/Donji Miholjac interconnection point will be doubled, from the current 200,000 Sm3/h to 400,000 Sm3/h, starting from December 31, 2026, Plinacro explained.
Market participants will be informed about the details of access to these capacities in due course.
Arar: The joint statement confirms the long-standing successful cooperation between two firms
Ivica Arar, President of the Board of Plinacro, noted that the joint statement confirms the long-standing successful cooperation between FGSZ and Plinacro.
“I am particularly pleased to stress that the construction of the Bosiljevo-Sisak and Kozarac-Sisak main gas pipelines will enable an increase in capacity and availability of gas from Croatia, which will further strengthen the stability of supply to countries in the region connected via transmission systems,” he underlined.
Ferencz: Strengthening diversification and the security of supply for Hungary
According to Szabolcs I. Ferencz, Chairman of the Board and CEO of FGSZ, the agreement is set to double the currently available technical capacity to receive gas from Croatia in the near future.
“We greatly appreciate Plinacro’s constructive approach and look forward to strengthening diversification and the security of supply for Hungary and the wider region by further development of the LNG corridor from Croatia to the landlocked countries,” he said.
