Press releases

BBL Company starts Open Season

[December 23, 2005]

BBL Company V.O.F. is currently constructing a gas transmission pipeline (BBL) between the UK and the Netherlands which will connect Balgzand and Bacton. The gas will be flowing from the Netherlands to the UK. In December 2006, BBL Company will start its commercial operation. From 1st March 2007 until 1st December 2007, BBL Company will have capacity available in the BBL.  

In an open season, BBL Company will offer this capacity to the market.  

If you are interested in contracting transportation capacity in the BBL, if you want any additional information or if you have questions in relation to this open season, please contact:

Hans Boersma or Marcel Tijhuis
P.O. Box 225
9700 AE Groningen
The Netherlands
 

Telephone:          +31 50 521 35 41
Fax:                    +31 50 521 35 45
E-mail:                 openseason@bblcompany.com


Open Season Procedure

ØDecember 23rd 2005: Press release.

ØDecember 23rd 2005 -  March 1st 2006: Open season information period.            Based on a Confidentiality Agreement, shippers can express their interest            and send a non binding capacity nomination to BBL Company. BBL Company           will provide information about tariffs and the General Terms and Conditions             from 1st February 2006.

ØMarch 1st 2006 – March 15th 2006: Shippers can send binding capacity                  nominations to BBL Company.

ØMarch 15th 2006 – April 1st 2006: Allocation of requested capacity to potential        shippers and signing of transportation contracts.

Further information

Any relevant information will be made available on our website www.bblcompany.com in due time. See also Services.