Natural gas is a versatile, clean and environmentally friendly fuel. The major part of the demand is used for heating purposes. This also applies to Hungary and, as a consequence, natural gas consumption is the highest in the winter period.
Natural gas in Hungary is supplied to customers from two distinct sources: domestic production and import. Domestic production, i.e. operation of natural gas fields, is economically profitable only when hydrocarbon products are extracted at an even and stable production rate. Import sources can play a role in contributing to meet seasonal demands in a limited manner only, as it can be accessed at the most favourable price when in-flow into the country is also stable and permanent.
The imbalance in consumption throughout the year requires appropriate management. Therefore, from spring to autumn, as preparation for the heating season, natural gas is injected into the underground gas storage facilities. In winter the injected gas is withdrawn to meet the higher natural gas demand that is in excess of imports.
The main roles of E.ON Földgáz Trade Zrt. are to secure a reliable supply portfolio, to continuously optimise the use of the resources and to provide services to its customers to meet their demands. In order to fulfil this complex role close co-operation is required with the customers.
E.ON Földgáz Trade Zrt. is serving the needs both of the regulated and liberalised gas market players, thus ensuring security of supply in the whole territory of Hungary.
The services of E.ON Földgáz Trade Zrt. are as follows: