PHYSICAL OPERATIONS

THE SYSTEM

The Interconnector comprises a 235 kilometre sub-sea pipeline and terminals at Bacton in the UK and Zeebrugge in Belgium.

The Operations group has overall responsibility for managing the operation and maintenance of the Bacton and Zeebrugge terminals and pipeline.

The Interconnector System

BACTON TERMINAL

The Bacton terminal uses gas turbine driven compressors to flow gas from UK to the continent (forward flow) and heaters to warm gas received from Zeebrugge (reverse flow).

Bacton Terminal

ZEEBRUGGE TERMINAL

The Zeebrugge terminal was originally designed to receive forward flow gas for delivery to the Fluxys Transmission System in Belgium. Electrically driven compressors have been installed to provide full reverse flow capability.

SUB SEA PIPELINE

The 235 km, 40" diameter carbon steel pipeline links the Bacton and Zeebrugge terminals.

Offshore Pipeline

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