Changes in available technical capacities
18 June 2024
Reverse Flow capacity (GB > NL)
In July 2023, BBL Company announced a temporary increase of firm technical available Reverse Flow capacity from 7,000,000 KWh/h to 7,699,193 kWh/h. BBLC is pleased to inform that this increased technical Reverse Flow capacity will remain available.
Forward Flow capacity (NL > GB)
Taking into account system integrity and efficient and economic network operation, BBL Company has decided to reduce its Forward Flow available technical capacity from 20,600,000 kWh/h to 18,000,000 kWh/h.
This reduction will come into force from 19 June 2024 onwards.
Latest news
27 October 2026
BBL physical flow switch to Forward Flow 28/10/2026
The BBL physical flow direction is currently in Reverse Flow mode (GB to NL). BBLC will switch the physical flow direction to Forward Flow (NL to GB) starting gas day 28 October 2026 06:00 CET and is anticipated to be finalized by 29 October 2026 06:00 CET.
19 October 2026
Transition to winter time 2026
On gas day 24 October 2026 there will be a switch from summer time to winter time. This means that this gas day will have 25 hours.
7 October 2026
BBL Company launches new Capacity Overview Dashboard
BBL Company (BBLC) has launched a new Capacity Overview Dashboard on its website, providing market participants with easy access to capacity information through a modern and interactive reporting tool.