Announcement: BBL physical flow switch to Reverse Flow 04/10/2025
3 October 2025
Currently, the BBL physical flow direction is set to Forward Flow (NL to GB). BBLC will be switching the physical flow direction to Reverse Flow (GB to NL) starting on 4 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST. This process is expected to be completed by 5 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST.
Please note, no daily capacity products will be offered for gas day 4 October. From gas day 5 October onwards BBL Company will offer Reverse Flow capacity products on a day ahead basis only via Prisma. For the latest status of the BBL-pipeline, please visit 'Operational data'.
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