Distribution
Dolnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa (DSG)
Dolnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. supplies gas to customers in the Wrocław and Zielona Góra/Gorzów Wielkopolski provinces, as well as in the Wolsztyn and Nowy Tomyśl counties of the Poznań province. The gas market penetration ratio in the area covered by the DSG network varies between communes, and depends on geographical conditions. Areas without access to the gas supply system are usually those located at a considerable distance from the pipelines, where the relevant studies have shown that their connection to the gas grid would not be economically viable. In such areas the company supplies gas to customers in liquefied form (LNG).
The total volume of gas transmitted by DSG in the distribution network in 2011 was 0.94 bn m³. The company provides services to ca. 749.7 thousand customers and in 2011 connected 7.9 thousand new customers to the network.
In 2011, DSG continued replacement of cast-iron piping whose further operation would have posed a safety hazard and resulted in large gas losses. The piping replacement programme and regular technical inspections of the network have contributed to reducing the share of gas losses in the total volume of gas sold. The company also extended and upgraded its network using EU funds to co-finance some of its projects.
In the coming years, the company will seek to maintain its market position and further increase the volumes of transmitted gas by:
- extending the pipeline infrastructure to reach new customers,
- replacing cast-iron piping, and
- upgrading medium- and low-pressure networks.
In the area covered by the DSG network, a number of other gas sellers and distributors are intensifying their activities. In future, they may take over the company’s existing or prospective customers (both industrial accounts and households). There are four key competitors in the region: G.EN. Gaz Energia SA, EWE Energia Sp. z o.o., KRI SA and CP ENERGIA SA.
| Entity | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 356.5 | 374.9 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 44.7 | 216.1 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,157.4 | 1,172.7 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 1,373.3 | 1,376.5 |
| Length of network, excl. service lines | km | 7,809.0 | 7,741.2 |
| Headcount as at December 31 | persons | 1,424 | 1,420 |
Górnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa (GSG)
Górnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. supplies gas to customers in the Katowice and Opole provinces, in 41 communes of the Kraków province, in five communes of the Łódź province and in three communes of the Kielce province. It serves approximately 1.3 m customers.
In 2011 GSG transmitted by the distribution network 1.65 bn m³ of gas and connected 5.5 thousand new customers to the network. The company also worked on upgrading the network, and continued to rollout the grid in areas west of Częstochowa and in the Opole area, where the project was co-financed with EU funds. The company completed an upgrade of a decommissioned high-pressure gas pipeline, which will allow GSG to supply gas to a new economic zone in the Opole province. In 2012, work will continue on upgrading sections of the pipeline in the Katowice province.
In 2012, GSG will continue the roll-out of the gas distribution system in Silesia and the Opole province. Also, it will begin to work on preparing documentation necessary to connect the Elektrociepłownia Katowice CHP plant to the gas distribution network; once connected, the plant will be the company’s largest customer.
EWE Energia Sp. z o.o. and its subsidiaries operate in northern parts of the GSG coverage area, offering gas distribution and trading services.
| Entity | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 608.9 | 633.3 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 102.0 | 117.7 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,619.5 | 1,630.2 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 1,892.9 | 1,898.1 |
| Length of network, excl. service lines | km | 20,960.9 | 20,875.2 |
| Headcount as at December 31 | persons | 2,631 | 2,619 |
Karpacka Spółka Gazownictwa (KSG)
The operations of Karpacka Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. cover the area of four provinces in south-eastern Poland, i.e. the provinces of Kraków, Rzeszów, Kielce and Lublin. The company’s operating area is crossed by one of the main gas pipelines in the Polish transmission system, fed with both imported and domestically-produced natural gas. The company serves ca. 1.4 m customers.
In 2011 KSG transmitted by the distribution network 1.99 bn m³ of gas and connected 12.5 thousand new customers to the gas network. The company also worked on upgrading its gas distribution networks to enhance the safety of network operation, and implemented network extension projects, also with a financial support of EU funds.
In 2012, KSG will focus its efforts on connecting new customers to the network, on projects involving reconstruction and extension of gas networks for which the company has completed the legal and formal documentation; and on completion of design work for projects where the documentation preparation process is underway.
Given its network infrastructure, KSG enjoys a considerable competitive advantage over potential competitors in traditional gas distribution. KSG’s competitors distribute gas using the LNG technology in areas not yet connected to the gas distribution system. Global trends suggest that the share of LNG in the natural gas market will be growing, with the resulting intensification of competition.
| Entity | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 776.1 | 767.0 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 153.6 | 136.8 |
| Equity | PLN m | 2,369.6 | 2,353.5 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 2,846.5 | 2,802.6 |
| Length of network, excl. service lines | km | 45,004.6 | 44,762.0 |
| Headcount as at December 31 | persons | 3,320 | 3,319 |
Mazowiecka Spółka Gazownictwa (MSG) Group
Mazowiecka Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. supplies gas to customers in the provinces of Warsaw, Łódź and Białystok, and in some parts of the provinces of Lublin, Olsztyn and Kielce.
In 2011 MSG transmitted in its distribution network 2.1 bn m³ of gas supplying ca. 1.5 m customers via gas distribution networks and gas stations operated by the company.
In 2011, the company conducted projects related to the operation, extension and upgrade of its network assets. MSG connected ca. 24.7 thousand new customers to the gas network. In addition, the company and PGNiG completed network switch-over from propane-butane-air to high-methane gas in the town of Pisz in the Olsztyn province. In 2011, MSG worked on design documentation for the planned network switch-over from propane-butane-air to high-methane gas in the town of Suwałki. The project involves construction of an LNG regasification station, a 21 km medium-pressure gas pipeline with service lines, and a pressure reduction station. The project is scheduled for 2012–2014.
In 2011, the company executed agreements for EU co-financing of four projects.
MSG’s plans for 2012 include continued development of the distribution network and construction of LNG regasification stations.
| Entity | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 716.6 | 711.9 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 101.3 | 479.5 |
| Equity | PLN m | 2,259.9 | 2,262.6 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 2,937.4 | 2,892.0 |
| Length of network, excl. service lines | km | 19,208.0 | 18,900.0 |
| Headcount as at December 31 | persons | 2,912 | 2,925 |
Pomorska Spółka Gazownictwa (PSG)
The geographical reach of Pomorska Spółka Gazownictwa covers the provinces of Gdańsk and Bydgoszcz, a part of the province of Olsztyn, and two communes (Sławno and Postomino) in the province of Szczecin. Due to the challenging geographical conditions (a large number of lakes and woods), expanding the gas supply system in the area covered by the company’s operations is a difficult task. The gas market penetration ratio in the area is approximately 40%.
In 2011 PSG transmitted in the distribution network 0.92 bn m³ of gas supplying ca. 744 thousand customers.
In 2011, PSG worked on extension and upgrading of the gas network. The company connected ca. 7.6 thousand new customers to the network. PSG also worked on three network roll-out projects in new areas, which received EU co-financing under the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme.
In 2012, PSG will continue development and modernisation of its distribution network. The company also intends to execute new agreements for EU co-financing of four projects.
A number of other gas distribution and trading companies operate in the PSG coverage area, including G.EN. GAZ ENERGIA SA, US.EN.EKO, KRI SA, ENERGO-EKO-INWEST Sp. z o.o., P.L. Energia SA, and Amber Gaz.
| Entity | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 424.7 | 439.5 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 75.8 | 91.4 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,153.4 | 1,038.7 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 1,551.7 | 1,428.3 |
| Length of network, excl. service lines | km | 9,898.8 | 9,588.1 |
| Headcount as at December 31 | persons | 1,768 | 1,772 |
Wielkopolska Spółka Gazownictwa (WSG)
Wielkopolska Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. manages a gas distribution network covering the provinces of Poznań and Szczecin, several communes in the provinces of Zielona Góra / Gorzów Wielkopolski, Łódź and Wrocław, as well as one commune in the province of Gdańsk. The gas market penetration ratio in the area covered by the WSG network is approximately 45% (ca. 78% in towns, ca. 55% in large urban areas, ca. 29% in mixed urban and rural areas, and ca. 18% in typically rural areas).
In 2011 WSG transmitted in the distribution network 1.53 bn m³ of gas. At the end of 2011, the total number of customers served by the company was 918.5 thousand.
In 2011, the company connected ca. 9.1 thousand new customers to the gas network. It also conducted projects related to the operation, extension and upgrade of the network. WSG pursued three distribution network roll-out projects, which received EU co-financing under the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme.
In 2012, WSG will continue the roll-out of gas distribution systems in Syców, the northern part of the Pełczyce commune, the Gorzów Wielkopolski region, and Lubasza, Witkowa, Włoszkowice and Lipno communes.
A number of other gas transmission, distribution and trading companies as well as heat production and distribution operators trade in the WSG coverage area, including: G.EN. GAZ ENERGIA SA, EWE Energia Sp. z o.o., E.ON edis energia Sp. z o.o., KRI SA, CP ENERGIA SA, and Avrio Media Sp. z o.o.
| Entity | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 588.7 | 612.0 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 116.8 | 130.4 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,830.2 | 1,787.3 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 2,270.6 | 2,225.8 |
| Length of network, excl. service lines | km | 15,916.0 | 15,488.0 |
| Headcount as at December 31 | persons | 1,810 | 1,826 |
