WOC 2 Storage
According to the 2030 Natural Gas Industry Outlook edited by the IGU in October 2009, working gas volumes are expected to rise from 333 Gm³ in 2005 to 543 Gm³ in 2030, equivalent to a 63% increase. This growth will generate numerous challenges for the gas storage communities such as, finding enough skilled professionals, developing new technologies, considering existing and new regulations. WOC 2 will address these challenges.
| CHAIRMAN |
VICE-CHAIRMAN |
SECRETARY |
| Mrs Hélène Giouse |
Mr Ladislav Goryl |
Ms Madeleine Lafon |
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| Project Manager | UGS Division Director |
Head of communication department |
| Storengy |
Nafta | AFG |
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Bâtiment DJINN 12, rue Raoul NORDLING CS70001 |
Naftarska 965 | 8 rue de l'hôtel de ville |
| 92 274 Bois Colombes Cédex | 908 45 Gbely | 92 200 Neuilly-sur-Seine |
| France | Slovak Republic |
France |
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Tel : 33 (0) 1 46 52 32 10 |
tel + 421 34 771 2135 | tel +33 1 80 21 07 69 |
| fax: 33 (0)1 46 52 30 01 | fax +421 34 771 2442 | fax +33 1 80 21 07 96 |
Scope and Purposes
The underground gas storage activity is a valuable part of the gas chain. Both operation and development of storage facilities are know seen as a separate business, supported by the independent companies or subsidiary companies of integrated energy groups.
The operation focuses on two main axis : developping a valuable flexibility for the gas chain and providing security of supply to customers.
Thanks to the work of its 3 study groups, the WOC 2 will analyse the impact of these new challenges in the UGS business.
In terms of organisation, the 2009-2012 Triennium Working Program will include:
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informal exchanges on topics of current interest in UGS activity through specific workshops
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three regular activities undertaken by three different sub-groups.
Study Groups
Study Group 1 : Update and improvement of the Undergroung gas strorage data-base
Study Group 2 : Definition of some best practices in UGS operation and design
Study Group 3 : Skills and Competencies for UGS activities