Post by naeem12 on Feb 17, 2024 10:05:36 GMT 1
Energy issues and connection routes between European countries for the transport of electricity, gas and oil are once again at the forefront of Spanish political and economic news . Germany , a country that for many years has opted for a good relationship with Russia, currently finds itself in the need to diversify its sources of energy generation and distribution as a result of European sanctions due to the war in Ukraine. European connections Supply points Storage and regasification capacity European connections The paralysis of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, practically completed, to continue supplying Russian gas represents a serious loss for the Germans . Threats of a complete cut-off of supplies through Nord Stream 1 have led the Germans to support other supply alternatives. One of the solutions that has been rejected in recent decades by both France and Germany is the expansion of the gas pipelines that come from Africa, more specifically Algeria, to Spain. This project once defended by De Gaulle has recently encountered rejection from France, which in 2019 paralyzed the talks for the connection of the MidCat .
These days of August, both the German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz and the Spanish Minister of Ecological Transition Teresa Ribera have referred to the Midcat. In a somewhat optimistic way, Teresa Ribera has declared that in 8 or 9 months the Spanish part would be finished, not counting the passage through the Pyrenees. Experts from the sector and the Generalitat of Catalonia itself have had to come forward explaining that this time frame “is not realistic” and its Minister of Economy and Finance Active Phone Number List Jaume Giró has stated that “it will not be easy or fast” and that the capacity Transportation will be limited. What is going to happen to the Musel regasification plant in Gijón? The gas pipeline arrives from Oran in Algeria, crosses the Mediterranean to Almería and goes up through Cartagena, Montesa, Paterna, Tivissa, Barcelona and Holtalric where it has stations. From Hostalric to the border through La Jonquera or Port Bou there is a distance of about 100 kilometers and it is the section that would remain to be built.
Other sources in the sector declare that even this section could take two to three years if the works are carried out normally. Without the agreement with France, this project is unviable. It is possible that France will currently change its position , but so far it has not expressed itself in favor given that its strength in other energy sources ( mainly nuclear ) does not move it to promote other possibilities. The talks (for now non-existent in public knowledge) between Algeria and Morocco should favor the reopening of the Maghreb Europe gas pipeline Supply points To get an idea of how the gas supply points that link Spain with our neighboring countries in North Africa, Portugal and France are currently, the information provided by the companies is as follows. Africa The receiving terminal for the gas transported by the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline is located in Zahara de los Atunes (Cádiz), which came into operation in October .
These days of August, both the German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz and the Spanish Minister of Ecological Transition Teresa Ribera have referred to the Midcat. In a somewhat optimistic way, Teresa Ribera has declared that in 8 or 9 months the Spanish part would be finished, not counting the passage through the Pyrenees. Experts from the sector and the Generalitat of Catalonia itself have had to come forward explaining that this time frame “is not realistic” and its Minister of Economy and Finance Active Phone Number List Jaume Giró has stated that “it will not be easy or fast” and that the capacity Transportation will be limited. What is going to happen to the Musel regasification plant in Gijón? The gas pipeline arrives from Oran in Algeria, crosses the Mediterranean to Almería and goes up through Cartagena, Montesa, Paterna, Tivissa, Barcelona and Holtalric where it has stations. From Hostalric to the border through La Jonquera or Port Bou there is a distance of about 100 kilometers and it is the section that would remain to be built.
Other sources in the sector declare that even this section could take two to three years if the works are carried out normally. Without the agreement with France, this project is unviable. It is possible that France will currently change its position , but so far it has not expressed itself in favor given that its strength in other energy sources ( mainly nuclear ) does not move it to promote other possibilities. The talks (for now non-existent in public knowledge) between Algeria and Morocco should favor the reopening of the Maghreb Europe gas pipeline Supply points To get an idea of how the gas supply points that link Spain with our neighboring countries in North Africa, Portugal and France are currently, the information provided by the companies is as follows. Africa The receiving terminal for the gas transported by the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline is located in Zahara de los Atunes (Cádiz), which came into operation in October .