OREANDA-NEWS. August 06, 2014. With two incidents, our safety performance in the field of pipeline damage remains below the signal value of six as set for 2014. The reportable frequency index was 5.3, whereas we had set a signal value of 4.0. Because we want to improve our performance with regard to accidents at work we have drawn up an improvement programme.

The large projects, such as the construction of the Beverwijk-Wijngaarden pipeline route, the expansion of the network in North Germany and the multi-year replacement programme, are all on track.

On 1 March, the new department Gasunie New Energy was set up. This department focuses on the development of sustainable activities in the field of energy, together with business partners where possible. One of the results so far is the letter of intent for the development of a Power2Gas installation in Delfzijl.

On 1 March, Han Fennema started as the new CEO of Gasunie. He succeeded Geert Graaf, who was acting CEO as of 1 September 2013.

On 19 May, Gasunie Zuidwending B.V. continued under the name EnergyStock B.V. A new name that better matches the growing international nature of the activities of the gas storage company. This gas storage in Zuidwending allows us to optimally adapt to the growing volatility in the gas and energy market, due to amongst others the expected increase in the supply of sustainable energy.

On 3 July, Gate terminal announced expanding its Small-scale LNG activities. The new facility is intended for the distribution of LNG for inland waterway transport, road transport, and industrial use.

Han Fennema, CEO Gasunie, about the results

"In the past half year, Gasunie again contributed to a reliable energy supply in the Netherlands and the surrounding countries. There were no interruptions in gas transport. As for safety, we will take additional measures to reduce the number of accidents at work. Our aim is to achieve a safe, reliable and, above all, affordable energy supply. We are convinced that energy partners will collaborate in new chains in order to make energy supply as a whole more sustainable. Gasunie wishes to play an active part in this endeavour. This year, we have therefore set up a new organisational unit: Gasunie New Energy. Together with partners, we aim to explore the feasibility of sustainable technologies that can be applied on a larger scale.

Together with our partner in Gate terminal, Royal Vopak, we have decided to expand the LNG facilities in Rotterdam. This is an important step towards making LNG more accessible as a clean and efficient fuel for our customers in the transport sector and industry. This expansion will also reinforce the already strong position of the Netherlands as a gas hub for Europe."