SPP – distribúcia is the owner and operator of a gas distribution network, which accounts for approximately 98% of the volumes distributed in the territory of the Slovak Republic. The company is responsible for the reliable, safe and efficient distribution of natural gas from transmission networks through gas distribution systems to end customers, and also for securing connection to the distribution network and for meter-readings of consumed natural gas.
SPP – distribúcia ensures also the sale of distribution capacities, development, operation and maintenance of gas networks, as well as gas balancing and dispatching. The dispatching control of the distribution network and measurement of gas flow at the input and output points of the distribution network are among the key tasks of SPP – distribúcia. By withdrawing or injecting natural gas from/to underground storages, the company ensures the balancing of daily differences between the volume of natural gas entering the distribution system and the volume consumed by end-customers.
The total length of pipelines on all pressure levels operated by SPP – distribúcia is now more than 32.000 km. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 1.5 million customers, while more than 94% of all inhabitants of the Slovak Republic have access to natural gas. In 2009 the company distributed 4.97 billion m3 of natural gas to its customers.
SPP – distribúcia plays an important role in ensuring the energy security of Slovakia by fulfilling its responsibility for securing uninterrupted supplies to households in the event of emergency situations, such as restricted gas supplies or an exceptionally cold winter.
SPP – distribúcia is a regulated legal entity. As a distribution network operator, it guarantees all entities transparent and non-discriminatory access to this network, while respecting the confidentiality of sensitive business information. In its activities the company pays systematic attention to improving the quality of services for its customers and to meeting the market requirements.
The technical safety and reliability of supplies and, at the same time, cost – efficient distribution of natural gas, represent the pillar of the core business activities of SPP – distribúcia. Therefore, in 2009 the company focused on optimizing its internal processes and individual activities with emphasis put on maintaining the safety of the gas distribution network.
In 2009, SPP – distribúcia successfully implemented the new asset management system – the NET project, by which it reacted in particular to the growing need to boost investments into reconstructing the distribution network, but also to the requirement for its optimal and efficient management, operation, maintenance and development in terms of environmental protection.