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Introductory Speech

FRANCISCO DE LA FLOR - GLE PRESIDENTFRANCISCO DE LA FLOR - GLE PRESIDENT

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Index

1. GLE & GLE Map

2. LNG: DoS & SoS in EU

3. GLE Context and Activities

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1. GLE´s current members

REN-ATLANTICO

Operating LNG Terminals

LNG Terminals under construction

Projected/Announced LNG Terminals

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1. GLE Map

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2. EU LNG Imports

Pipeline Gas

LNG

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Oman0% Other

0%

Qatar16%

Egypt12%

Libya1%

Norway3%

Nigeria28%

Equat. Guin.0%

Trinidad & Tobago

11% Algeria29%

2. DOS in EU: LNG imports by country of origin in 2008

Source: GIIGNL 2008

TOTAL LNG IMPORTS

48,6 bcm

<1%

<1%

<1%

Var 2007-2008: 7,7%

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2. EU LNG Imports in 2008

Source: GIIGNL 2008

Spain58% Italy

3%Portugal5%

Greece2%

France24%

Belgium6%

UK2%

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2. LNG contribution to SOS

LNG

NG

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

GTE - GGPTPA

GLE - GGPLNG

GSE - GGPSSO

Drafting/First discussions

Consultation Phase

Madrid Forum discussion

Binding regulation

Monitoring reports

2009 2010

3. GLE Context & Activities

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1. GGPLNG

• Monitoring process of GGPLNG implementation

• Next steps

2. Draft EC paper on LNG

• LNG Workshop on the 13th March

• Madrid Forum

3. Third Energy Package Implementation

4. Cooperation of LSOs with ENTSOG

5. UNECE study on LNG

3. GLE Context & Activities

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1. Analysis of GGPLNG implementation and presentation to MF XVI

2. Coordination and cooperation with ERGEG with regard to its study on CAM and anti-hoarding rules, if required.

3. Analysis of the current situation with regard to the range of services offered by LSOs

4. Analysis of potential harmonization in the area of:•Transparency•Confidentiality•Roles and Responsibilities•Terminology • Minimum content on contracts

5. Active contribution to ERGEG, EFET and Eurogas initiatives announced during the workshop.

6. Coordination with GTE+/ENTSOG

3. GLE Context & Activities

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