Other GAZPROM Germania storage projects

Banatski Dvor

In anticipation of the construction of the South Stream pipeline, GAZPROM Germania investigated the possibility of constructing storage facilities along the pipeline route and decided to expand the Banatski Dvor underground storage facility in northern Serbia, a former gas field that is already being used as a small-scale gas storage facility. The storage facility is being expanded to handle a working gas volume of 450 Mm³. The technical construction work is almost completed and operations are due to start at the beginning of 2011.

Pusztaföldvár

GAZPROM Germania is also investigating options for the construction of an underground storage facility in Pusztaföldvár, Hungary through the joint venture Pusztaföldvár Földgáztároló Zrt. in co-operation with MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Ltd.

Tarsus

Despite continuing high demand and the feasibility of gas storage facilities in Turkey, the GAZPROM Group is currently reviewing its participation in the Tarsus storage project managed by ZMB Gaz Depo A.S. The potential joint venture partner is continuing to work on this project at its own risk and has given GAZPROM Germania the option to re-enter the project at a later date.

Saltfleetby

In collaboration with WINGAS, GAZPROM Germania is expanding its activities on the British gas market by planning and investing in the conversion of the former onshore natural gas field Saltfleetby into a gas storage facility. The conversion is being managed by WINGAS Storage UK Ltd, a joint venture between GAZPROM Germania and WINGAS. On completion, the Saltfleetby underground storage facility is expected to accommodate 750 Mm³ of working gas.