Statement on the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the gas network in France
We are not currently experiencing any difficulties in supplying or transporting gas over the French network. Onshore gas inputs from north-eastern France, the location at which Russian gas arrives in the country, are continuing, but at levels below those seen in previous years. This decrease is being offset by sustained supplies of LNG, as well as gas supplies from Norway.
In these potentially fast-changing circumstances, we are making sure that we are in a position to address any changes in supply conditions to our country as soon as they happen. As France's main gas transport operator, GRTgaz is part of the system in place to ensure a secure supply. As such, it works closely alongside the Ministry for the Ecological Transition, supervising the situation. We are therefore working with our colleagues from other French and European gas infrastructure companies, under the supervision of the public authorities, on developing solutions which, should Russian supplies cease, will enable us to maintain our stores over the forthcoming months and provide consumers with gas until next winter.
We are also working with those of our clients who might find themselves affected, ensuring that the measures in place in the event of load shedding for consumers on the transport and distribution networks being required are properly shared – measures which would only be applicable as a last resort, should there be any major deterioration in supply conditions. We must point out that this is not currently the case.
Finally, we are working with the sector and the public authorities on identifying measures that could be rapidly implemented to increase production of biomethane in France.