LNG

Sept 8 (LNGJ) - Norway is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a natural gas exporter to Europe. The opening of the Norpipe pipeline on 8 September 1977 marked the start of Norwegian gas deliveries to European countries. The event was celebrated by Norwegian pipeline operator Gassco at an event in Emden in Germany. Gassco’s gas infrastructure and pipelines cover 8,800 kilometres and include process plants in Norway and terminals in Germany, Belgium, France and the UK. The 40-year-old Norpipe is a 440-kilometre gas pipeline that runs from the Ekofisk field in the Norwegian North Sea to Gassco’s terminal at Emden. “Norway has played an important role over 40 years in securing energy for Europe, and Norwegian gas will remain a key component in the European energy mix,” said Gassco Chief Executive Frode Leversund.