The decisive role of natural gas in the development of the industrial sector, was the focus of the meeting that held between the President of the Federation of Industries of Greece (SBE), Mr. Athanasios Savvakis, the General Manager of EDA THESS, Mr. Leonidas Bakouras and executives of the Company.
3.5 million more volumes of natural gas will be distributed annually by EDA THESS with the connection of the largest dairy industry in Central Greece, "Hellenic Dairies SA", located in Trikala. The requirements of the production activity are particularly high since the company holds a leading position in the domestic market and abroad.
More than 2,000 new consumers signed a Connection Contract with EDA THESS’ natural gas distribution network in August, 2% more than the same period of 2019, despite the crucial conditions due to the pandemic and the effects of the summer season. Respectively, the distribution volumes showed a significant increase, which amounted to 10.7 million cubic meters, increased by 31% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.
Despite the difficult conditions, 2,600 new contracts were signed in July for the connection to the natural gas distribution network of EDA THESS, showing an increase of 3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and an increase of 17% compared to the budget. In total this year, more than 22,000 new gas connection contracts are expected to be signed, reaching Budget levels.
The five-year Development Program 2020-2024 of EDA THESS was approved by RAE (Decision 677/2020), which foresees investments of € 145 million.
The Connection of the Food and Canning Industry “INTERCOMM FOODS” to EDA THESS’ distribution network has been completed on 18/06/2020. It is one of the Greek leading companies with important exports activity, which has achieved international recognition.
