The critical importance of developing infrastructure that will produce added value in the present and in the future was the key focus of the General Manager of EDA THESS, Mr. Leonidas Bakouras, during his speech at the conference of voria.gr on "Energy crisis & Northern Greece: Challenges, opportunities and prospects".
Mr. Leonidas Bakouras, General Manager of the Natural Gas Distribution Company of Thessaloniki - Thessaly (EDA THESS), talks about the company's growth track despite the challenges of 2022, outlines the Company’s investment plan until 2026 and analyzes the role of natural gas and renewable gases in the energy transition.
With a view to further strengthening the effective cooperation and coordinated actions to cope with the energy crisis, EDA THESS organised workshops with the Technical Associations and Supply Companies (Distribution Users), to inform existing and potential consumers about the benefits of natural gas, the proper use of natural gas installations and the importance of EDA THESS infrastructure.
The agreement between EDA THESS and "Hydranthos" for the connection of the new Hydroponic Cultivation Greenhouse Unit to the distribution network of EDA THESS leads to a record high, increasing the distributed natural gas volumes by 17 million Nm3 annually. The strong investing activity in the Region of Thessaly serves as a catalyst not only for the growth of the broader area but also for the strengthening of the productive fabric of the whole country.
The payment of the second instalment of the € 2.5 million Grant Program for the “Replacement of oil heating systems with natural gas systems” has begun. The Program is implemented in the framework of the NSRF 2014 - 2020 for the Region of Thessaly and the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) executive structure of the Ministry for the Environment and Energy with a total budget of € 6 million. EDA THESS is the implementing entity in charge of reviewing the applications, of the certification and the payment of the funding to the beneficiaries.
The strategy of EDA THESS is founded on the balanced development of business and economic activity and the creation of measurable value for the society, based on the protection of the environment and the strengthening of the Company’s positive footprint in the areas of its License.
A contract was signed with the pharmaceutical industry VIOSER for its connection to the distribution network of EDA THESS, attesting the timeless value of natural gas.
EDA THESS was present at the PPC Cycling Tour of Greece as an ardent supporter of this celebration event for the Region of Thessaly. The starting point of the 4th etape was Karditsa, while the crowd of Greek and International athletes who participated in the race, finished in the city of Larissa.
A strong investor interest is recorded in the Licensed Area - Region of Thessaly, focusing, in particular, on the installation and utilization of High-Efficiency Combined Heat and Power Units (CHP) at state-of-the-art hydroponic farming greenhouses that are connected to the natural gas distribution network.
The beginning of the new year for EDA THESS is laced with the achievements of 2021 that verify the Company’s primary role in the natural gas distribution sector, as well as its strategic contribution to energy transition and the recovery of national economy.
The supply of natural gas in Agios Athanasios of Chalkidona Municipality – Regional Unit of Thessaloniki – has started. The integration of this area to the distribution network of EDA THESS signals the successful completion of the Company's Development Program for the year 2021.
