Gazprom shows interest in Norwegian pipeline grid
Russian gas giant Gazprom has contacted Gassco, the owner of the Norwegian gas pipeline grid, with a request on
possible use of the Norwegian gas transport network.
Thor Otto Lohne confirms that the Russians have contacted his company regarding the issue. Mr Lohne says no official
request has yet been sent and that details about the Russian interest remain unclear.
A Norwegian analysts says that the Russian company might want to use the Norwegian pipes to get access to the British
market.
Gassco is responsible as operator for transporting Norwegian gas to continental Europe and the UK. In 2007, the
company carried 86,68 bn cm of dry (sales) gas to the market, corresponding to about 15 % of European gas
consumption.
As operator, Gassco is responsible for operating the Norwegian gas transport system on behalf of joint ventures/companies (owners).
