Overview
It has a reported design capacity of 35.0 bcm/y and a mapped route of roughly 406 km.
Ownership: OPAL Gastransport GmbH (parent company: WIGA Transport Beteiligungs- GmbH & Co KG).
Why it matters
- The 3rd-largest natural gas pipeline in Germany by capacity (of 65 operating gas pipeline facilities tracked).
- Ranks #66 worldwide among gas pipeline facilities of the same status group by capacity.
- Transmission pipelines move gas from production areas and LNG terminals to power plants, industry and city networks; their capacity and routing shape regional supply security.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of OPAL Gas Pipeline?
OPAL Gas Pipeline has a capacity of 35.0 bcm/y according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns OPAL Gas Pipeline?
OPAL Gastransport GmbH — parent company: WIGA Transport Beteiligungs- GmbH & Co KG.
Where is OPAL Gas Pipeline located?
The pipeline runs through Germany.
When did OPAL Gas Pipeline start operating?
Start year: 2011. Current status: Operating.