Press Releases 2021
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See current press releasesALEGrO, the first interconnector between Belgium and Germany, celebrates its first anniversary with good results
The first electricity interconnector between Belgium and Germany was commissioned a year ago (18 November 2020) by system operators Elia and Amprion. ALEGrO posted good results after a year of operation with 93% of availability even in the first year and exchanges totalling 4.5 TWh. It has made it possible to balance prices between markets and boost societal welfare.
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Amprion signs new syndicated loan agreement
Transmission system operator Amprion has finalised a new syndicated loan with a volume of €1.5 billion, which is equivalent to an increase of €650 million.
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Successful debut for Amprion on the international bond market
German transmission system operator Amprion has made a successful debut on the international corporate bond market.
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JOINT PRESS RELEASE
8 leading European transmission system operators launch a common initiative to support the energy system to reach carbon neutrality.
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ENTSO-E new leadership team appointed
The new ENTSO-E leadership team was confirmed today by the association’s Assembly and will take office as of 1 July.
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Unprecedented year for the electricity market: Amprion publishes “Market Report 2021”
The Covid-19 pandemic has made for an exceptional year in Europe’s electricity market. Despite this, the trend towards market integration continues. Germany is once again importing more electricity than in the years before.
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TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATORS SUBMIT SECOND DRAFT OF NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2035, VERSION 2021
Input from consultation phase incorporated into Network Development Plan; Grid analyses for long-term scenario B 2040 confirm need for grid expansion; Stability analyses reveal considerable need for reactive-power compensation systems
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European TSOs launch Eurobar Initiative for Standardised Offshore Grids
Seven European transmission system operators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the launch of Eurobar, an initiative for interconnecting offshore wind platforms across Europe.
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DolWin4 and BorWin4: Amprion starts bidding process for converters and cables
Amprion Offshore GmbH has started the bidding process for the awarding of converters and cables for DolWin4 and BorWin4.
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Siemens Energy and Amprion seal technology partnership for reliable and innovative grid management
ARESS innovation project contributes to grid control and stabilization, paving the way for the energy transition in Germany.
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DolWin4 and BorWin4: Amprion submits approval documents for the exclusive economic zone
Amprion Offshore GmbH, a subsidiary of the Dortmund based transmission system operator Amprion, has submitted the documents for the public planning procedure for the “Exclusive Economic Zone” section of the DolWin4 and BorWin4 offshore grid connection systems.
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