Distribution
In 2012, the Distribution segment comprised six gas distribution companies. However, initiative 16 of the Short-Term Value Creation Strategy for the PGNiG Group in 2012–2014 provides for consolidation of the distribution companies into a single entity. The consolidation is planned to take place in 2013.
Dolnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa (DSG)
Dolnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. (Lower Silesian Gas Distribution Company, “DSG”) supplies gas to customers in the Wrocław province and the Zielona Góra / Gorzów Wielkopolski province, as well as in the Wolsztyn and Nowy Tomyśl counties of the Poznań Province.
The total volume of gas transmitted by DSG via the distribution network in 2012 was 0.04 bn m³. The company provides services to approximately 752.9 thousand customers and in 2012 connected 8.2 thousand new customers to the network.
In 2012, the company continued the replacement of cast-iron piping whose further operation would have posed a safety hazard and resulted in large gas losses. The company also extended and upgraded its network using EU funds to co-finance some of its projects.
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 customers and households). There are four key competitors in the region: G.EN. Gaz Energia SA, EWE Energia Sp. z o.o. and Grupa DUON SA.
| Dolnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa (DSG) | Unit | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 368 | 356 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 66 | 45 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,201 | 1,157 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 1,396 | 1,373 |
| Length of network, excluding connections | km | 7,976.7 | 7,809.0 |
| Workforce as at December 31 | persons | 1,299 | 1,424 |
Górnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa (GSG)
Górnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. (Upper Silesian Gas Distribution Company, “GSG”) supplies gas to customers in the Katowice and Opole provinces, in 41 municipalities and communes of the Kraków province, in 5 municipalities and communes of the Łódź province, and in 3 municipalities and communes of the Kielce province. It serves approximately 1.3 million customers.
The total volume of gas transmitted by GSG via the distribution network in 2012 was 1.81 bn m³. In 2012, GSG connected some 7.1 thousand new customers to the gas network. The company also worked on upgrading the gas network, and continued the roll-out of the network in areas west of Częstochowa, using EU funds to co-finance some of the projects.
EWE Energia and its subsidiaries operate in northern parts of the GSG coverage area, providing gas trading and distribution services.
| Górnośląska Spółka Gazownictwa (GSG) | Unit | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 621 | 609 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 84 | 102 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,655 | 1,620 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 1,944 | 1,893 |
| Length of network, excluding connections | km | 21,218.0 | 20,960.9 |
| Workforce as at December 31 | persons | 2,583 | 2,631 |
Karpacka Spółka Gazownictwa (KSG)
The operations of Karpacka Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. (Carpathian Gas Distribution Company, “KSG”) cover the area of four provinces in south-eastern Poland, namely Kraków, Rzeszów, Kielce and Lublin. The company’s operating area is crossed by one of the main gas pipelines of the Polish transmission system, fed with both imported and domestically-produced natural gas. The company serves approximately 1.5 m customers.
The total volume of gas transmitted by KSG in the distribution network in 2012 was 2.0 bn m³.
In 2012, KSG connected 26.3 thousand new customers to the network. The company also worked on upgrading its gas distribution networks to enhance the security of network operation, and implemented network extension projects relying partly on EU co-financing.
KSG enjoys a considerable advantage over potential competitors in the area of traditional distribution of natural gas thanks to its network infrastructure. KSG’s competitors provide gas to customers with the use of the LNG technology in areas not yet connected to the gas network. Global trends suggest that the share of LNG in the natural gas market will be growing, with a resulting intensification of competition.
| Karpacka Spółka Gazownictwa (KSG) | Unit | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 795 | 776 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 164 | 154 |
| Equity | PLN m | 2,458 | 2.370 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 2,913 | 2,846 |
| Length of network, excluding connections | km | 45,397.3 | 45,004.6 |
| Workforce as at December 31 | persons | 3,207 | 3,320 |
Mazowiecka Spółka Gazownictwa (MSG) Group
Mazowiecka Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o. (Mazovian Gas Distribution Company, “MSG”) supplies gas to customers in the provinces of Warsaw, Łódź and Białystok, as well as in certain parts of the provinces of Lublin, Olsztyn and Kielce.
In 2012, MSG transmitted 2.1 bn m³ of gas over the distribution system. Through the network of gas pipelines and gas stations, the company supplies gas to approximately 1.5 million customers.
In 2012, MSG connected some 24.2 thousand new customers to the gas network. The company also operated, extended and upgraded its network using EU funds to co-finance some of its projects.
| Mazowiecka Spółka Gazownictwa (MSG) Group | Unit | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 757 | 717 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 123 | 101 |
| Equity | PLN m | 2,325 | 2,260 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 3,100 | 2,937 |
| Length of network, excluding connections | km | 19,651.3 | 19,208.0 |
| Workforce as at December 31 | persons | 2,670 | 2,912 |
Pomorska Spółka Gazownictwa (PSG)
The geographical reach of Pomorska Spółka Gazownictwa (Pomeranian Gas Distribution Company, “PSG”) covers the provinces of Gdańsk and Bydgoszcz, a part of the province of Olsztyn, two communes (Sławno and Postomino) in the province of Szczecin and the Wieczfnia Kościelna commune in the province of Warsaw. The area covered by the company’s operations poses certain geographical challenges to the installation of gas supply lines (numerous lakes and woods). The percentage of households and businesses connected to PSG’s gas network is approximately 41%.
The total volume of gas transmitted by PSG via the distribution network in 2012 was 1.18 bn m³. The gas was distributed to some 745.4 thousand customers.
In 2012, PSG connected approximately 7.6 thousand new customers to the network. PSG carried out work to extend and upgrade the gas network, and pursued three distribution network roll-out projects, which received EU co-financing under the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme.
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. and P.L. Energia SA.
| Pomorska Spółka Gazownictwa (PSG) | Unit | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 439 | 425 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 85 | 76 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,202 | 1,153 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 1,680 | 1,552 |
| Length of network, excluding connections | km | 10,274.0 | 9,898.8 |
| Workforce as at December 31 | persons | 1,702 | 1,768 |
Wielkopolska Spółka Gazownictwa (WSG)
Wielkopolska Spółka Gazownictwa (Greater Poland Gas Distribution Company, “WSG”) manages a network of distribution pipelines in the Provinces of Poznań and Szczecin and several municipalities and communes in the Provinces of Łódź, Wrocław and Zielona Góra, as well as one commune in the Province of Gdańsk. In that area, the percentage of households and businesses connected to WSG’s gas network is approximately 44%.
The total volume of gas transmitted by WSG via the distribution network in 2012 was 1.57 bn m³. At the end of 2012, the total number of customers served by the company was 926.9 thousand.
In 2012, WSG connected some 7.3 thousand new customers to the gas network. In addition, the company conducted projects related to operating, extending and upgrading the gas network. WSG worked on three network roll-out projects in new areas, which received EU co-financing under the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme.
A number of other gas transmission, distribution and trading companies as well as heat production, transmission and distribution operators trade in the WSG coverage area, including G.EN. GAZ ENERGIA SA, Grupa DUON SA, EWE Energia Sp. z o.o., ANCO Sp. z o.o. and Avrio Media Sp. z o.o.
| Wielkopolska Spółka Gazownictwa (WSG) | Unit | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PLN m | 604 | 589 |
| Net profit | PLN m | 149 | 117 |
| Equity | PLN m | 1,920 | 1,830 |
| Total assets | PLN m | 2,366 | 2,271 |
| Length of network, excluding connections | km | 16,269.3 | 15,916.0 |
| Workforce as at December 31 | persons | 1,794 | 1,810 |