Spain-France East Interconnector

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Spain-France East Interconnector was a proposed gas pipeline between Spain and France. As of 2022 it is considered shelved.

Location

The pipeline is proposed to run from Hostalric, Spain and passes through Figueres, Spain and Barbaira, France before terminating in Cruzy, France.

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Project details

• Operator: Enagás, Teréga
• Owner: Enagás, Teréga
• Parent company: Enagás, Snam, Crédit Agricole Assurances, Electricite de France, GIC
• Capacity: 7 bcm/y
• Length: 266 km
• Diameter: 900 mm
• Status: Shelved
  • Originally: Proposed
• Start year: 2025
• Cost:
• Financing:
• Associated infrastructure:

Background

This pipeline has been proposed as an alternative to the Midi-Catalonia project, which has now officially been cancelled. The project features an offshore pipeline along the Eastern coast of Spain, connecting Cruzy, France to Hostalric, Spain.

This project is listed in ENTSOG's Ten-Year Network Development plan as a hydrogen-ready pipeline. It is also part of the European Hydrogen Backbone.

However, this plan has also since been shelved in favor of the H2Med plan, which involves the construction of an offshore pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille, and eventually connects to Portugal as well.