Gas Consumption

• TOPGeneral information

  The main objective of the eni Gas Consumption is to allow you to view your natural gas energy consumption (in m³(n) or MWh) as a graph.

  Based on the consumption at the different Metering points (measurement points or ‘allocation codes’ for France) that are invoiced to you, it is also possible for you to create graphs based on groups of Metering points.

  Please refer to paragraph MISCELLANEOUS - Frequency of data publication and accessibility of the metering for details.

Create Report

• TOPSelect the basic report

  Action: Select the basic elements to create your report based either on an existing report or on one or more of your Contract Account(s).

  If you have already created/defined a report, you can select it as a basis. If you choose this option, you will retrieve all the selected metering points and display options from the basis report.

  If you want to work with the same Contract account, you can select more Metering points or deselect some of them and change the display options.

  On the other hand, if you change the selected Contract account or add another Contract account, then you have to redefine the Metering points for this report.

  IMPORTANT: by changing data in one of the steps and then going back to the previous screens (‘back’ function), all of the following steps will be reset.
  

• TOPSelection of Sites

  What is a Site?  It is a unique reference number for each of your contracts, which you will find on your invoice under ‘ref. no.…’.

  In this step you can select one or more Sites for which you wish to retrieve the Metering points (for Belgium) or allocation codes (for France). Add Sites by selecting them in the list and clicking the Next button.

  To remove Sites remove the flag from the checkbox. You can select one or more Sites at any time.

• TOPSelect Metering point(s)

  What is a Metering point or ‘allocation code’?

  A Metering point or ‘allocation code’ (for France) is the point of delivery where your consumption is measured. The definition of this point varies according to the country or the grid the point is located upon. (Please consult your invoice, ‘quantity’ appendix, under ‘delivery point’)

  In Belgium :

  Transportation grid : the Metering point is represented by the notion of  ‘node/line’ e.g..: Node 55555 Line 1 = 55555 L1. The 0-line represents the weighted total of all lines that compose the node based on the technical description provided by Fluxys concerning the weight and status (active or inactive) of each node line.

  Distribution grid : the Metering point is represented by its EAN code.

  In France :

  Transportation grid : the ‘allocation code’ (Metering point) is represented by the code ‘LI’
  followed by a numerical identifier.

  TIGF grid : numerical identifier (transportation and/or distribution).

  Distribution grid : the ‘allocation code’ is represented by the code ‘GI’ followed by a numerical identifier.

  Strasbourg gas grid : the ‘allocation code’ is represented by the code ‘L’ or ‘P’ followed by a numerical identifier (only for distribution).

  This step allows you to select the Metering points for which you wish to retrieve the consumption. Select your Metering point(s) by clicking the checkbox at the start of each line. If the list of metering points is longer than 7, you can browse through the different pages by clicking the page number situated between << >>.

  To sort the list (alphabetically/numerically), you can click on the arrows in the column label to choose either an ascending or descending mode.

  If you wish to group your Metering points for the report execution, click on the grouping checkbox located at the bottom of the list.

   

• TOPSelect Grouping levels

  Definition: This function allows you to group metering points in order to reflect your company’s business structure (e.g.: group per country, plant, production line, etc.).

  This step will only be shown if you have clicked the grouping checkbox in the previous step (‘Select Metering points’). Based on the list with the selected Metering point(s) you can now assign a number (from 1-9) to each Group. Besides the grouping number you can also choose whether to add or subtract metering point consumptions in the group. Do this by selecting the + or – sign at the end of the line (in article 7 of your contract, metering points, weight, node/line).

   

• TOPDefine a Group name

  Definition: If you have chosen Grouping levels in the previous screen, this screen allows you to give a name to each of them. Moreover, the screen lists the composition of all of the groups that you have created.

  You can give any name to these groups (max 50 characters.). The Group name will be displayed as a caption when the report is executed.

   

• TOPSelect Display option

  Action: Select your Display options for each of your reports.

  In this screen you can specify the default Display options for later execution. These options can always be changed when the report is executed.

  Measurement unit
  Here you can choose between 2 values: m³(n) or MWh. 

  ‘Data per’
  Here you can choose the result displayed either per Metering point (this is the only option if you did not provide grouping levels) or per Grouping level if you have defined Grouping levels in the previous steps. 

  Time unit
  Here you can choose to group results by time period. By default, Metering point values are displayed per hour. The possible options are: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual and are based on the length of time selected for the execution.

   

• TOPSave Report

  Action: Assign a name to the report you just have created.

  This name will help you to differentiate your reports and will also be used on the other screens.

  IMPORTANT: Do not use the same name for two different reports.

   

Execute Report

• TOP Select your Report

  You have two tabs in this screen: YOUR REPORTS and ENI REPORTS.

  The first is a list of the reports you have created and saved. The second is a list of reports that have been defined for you by eni.
  You can select only one report from one of these two lists for execution.

   

• TOPDefine the period

  Definition: this screen enables you to select the period for which you wish to retrieve data.

  The maximum period is set to 36 months. In addition, your time period may not be in the future.

  Be aware that if you select long time periods – longer than one year, for example - the retrieval and plotting of the data can take some time. Do not forget that retrieval of data is carried out on an hourly basis.

• TOPSelect Display options

  Definition: In this screen you can adapt the display options defined for your report execution.

  Measurement unit
  Here you can choose between 2 values: m³(n) or MWh.

  'Data per'
  Here you can choose the result displayed either per Metering point (this is the only option if you did not provide grouping levels) or per Grouping level if you have defined Grouping levels in the previous steps.

  Time unit
  Here you can choose to group results by time period. By default, Metering point values are displayed per hour. The possible options are: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual and are based on the period selected for execution.

  After the execution of your report on the graph, you will be able to change the measurement unit and/or the time unit.
  These two parameters will also be used for the Monotonic Curve and the Load Duration Curve.

  IMPORTANT: The ‘Data per’ level can only be chosen before the execution of the report.

  After selecting the display options, the program collects the measurements and presents the basic graph.

   

Edit Report

• TOPDefinition

  In this section, you can retrieve a list of all your reports.

   
  When you select a report, you can print its definition (PRINT button), modify its definition (EDIT button) or delete this report (DELETE button).
  With the Edit/Modify option, you will be able to deselect Metering points, add or change your grouping(s) and change the Display options.
  If you want to add a new Metering Point, you must create a new report based on an existing report.

   

• TOPSelect Report

  Action: Select the report you wish to edit or modify in the ‘Selection’ column.

• TOPSelect Metering point(s)

  What is a Metering point or ‘allocation code’?

  A Metering point or ‘allocation code’ (for France) is the definition of a withdrawal point which varies according to the country or grid in which the point is located. (Please consult your invoice, in the ‘quantity’ appendix, under ‘delivery point’)

  In Belgium :

  Transportation grid : the Metering point is represented by the notion of ‘node/line’ e.g..: Node 55555 Line 1 = 55555 L1. The 0-line represents the weighted total of all lines that compose the node based on the technical description provided by Fluxys concerning the weight and status (active or inactive) of each node line. 

  Distribution grid : the Metering point is represented by an EAN code.

  In France : 

  Transportation grid : the ‘allocation code’ (Metering point) is represented by the code ‘LI’ followed by a numerical identifier.

  TIGF grid : numerical identifier (transportation and/or distribution).

  Distribution grid : the ‘allocation code’ is represented by the code ‘GI’ followed by a numerical identifier.

  Strasbourg gas grid :  the ‘allocation code’ is represented by the code ‘L’ or ‘P’ followed by a numerical identifier (only for distribution).

  This step allows you to select the Metering points for which you wish to retrieve the consumption. Select your Metering point(s) by clicking the checkbox at the start of each line. If the list of metering points is longer than 7, you can browse through the different pages by clicking the page number situated between << >>.

  To sort the list (alphabetically/numerically), you can click on the arrows in the column label to choose either an ascending or descending mode.

  If you wish to group your Metering points for the report execution, click on the grouping checkbox located at the bottom of the list.

• TOPSelect Grouping levels

  Definition: This function allows you to group metering points in order to reflect your company’s business structure (e.g.: group per country, per plant, per production line, etc.).

  This step will only be shown if you have clicked the grouping checkbox in the previous step (‘Select Metering points’). Based on the list with the selected Metering point(s) you can now assign a number (1-9) to each Group. Besides the grouping number you can also choose whether to add or subtract the metering point consumptions in the group. Do this by selecting the + or – sign at the end of the line (in article 7 of your contract, metering points, weight, node/line).

• TOPDefine a Group name

  Definition: If you have chosen Grouping levels in the previous screen, this screen will enable you to give a name to each of these. Moreover, the screen lists the composition of all off the groups that you have created.

  You can give any name to these groups (max 50 characters.). The Group name will be used as a graph caption when the report is being executed.

• TOPSelect Display options

  Action: Select your Display options for each of your reports.

  In this screen you can specify the default Display options for later execution. These options can always be changed when the report is executed.

  Measurement unit
  Here you can choose between 2 values: m³(n) or MWh.

  ‘Data per’
  Here you can choose the result displayed either per Metering point (this is the only option if you did not provide grouping levels) or per Grouping level if you have defined Grouping levels in the previous steps. 

  Time unit
  Select the time unit you wish to use to display the results. By default, the metering point consumption is displayed in hourly sections. The possible options are: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual and are based on the length of time selected for the execution.

   

• TOPSave Report

  Action: Assign a name to the report you just modified.This name enables you to differentiate your reports and will also be used for all other screens.

  IMPORTANT: If you select a name that is different from the original one it will be replaced. This process will not allow you to create a new report. If you wish to create a new report from an existing one, then go to Create Report and select an existing report as a basic report.

• TOPGeneral: Print the Report definition

  Before the Report definition is printed, a print dialogue box is shown, where you can set various printing options.

  IMPORTANT: Please set the layout of the page to ‘Landscape’ so that the report definition prints correctly.

Charting

• TOPChart types

  The following chart types can be chosen from the charting menu bar:

  Chart 

  Data 

  Statistics

  Monotonic curve

  Load Duration curve

   

• TOPChart

  Displays the retrieved report data as a chart diagram (either line chart or bar chart). By default, if the time period chosen is hourly or daily the graph will be displayed as a line chart. If not, it will be displayed as a bar chart.

• TOPMeasurement unit

  Use the Measurement unit dropdown list to specify what kind of data you want to display. The two different options are m³(n) and MWh.

• TOPTime unit

  With the Time unit you can specify the frequency of the data displayed in the graph. The different options are: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly. These options vary according to the periods requested when the report is being created.

• TOPPrint graph

   This option prints the graph. Before the graph is printed, a print dialogue box is shown, where you can set various printing options.

  IMPORTANT: Please set the layout of the page to ‘Landscape’ so that the graph prints correctly.

• TOPShow peak(s)

  Using the mouse over functionality on your graph, the peaks are displayed.

• TOPZooming

  You can zoom your graph by selecting the Full screen icon . The graph will be displayed in a new window. You can now magnify a zone in your graph by selecting the zone with your mouse. Clicking the “Reset zoom” icon, the graph will reset to its original size. Clicking the “Minimize” button you will exit the Full screen.

• TOPData

  Definition: You will be able to download the more recent consumption values (in m³ or MWh) for each hour and each Metering point/group.If the report does not support hourly data, the data is displayed per day.

  You may use the ‘Export Data’ icon to export the data to an Excel file or a .csv (comma-separated values) file. When you click the icon, you will be asked if you wish to open the file immediately or if you prefer to save it to your local computer system.

• TOPStatistics

  Definition: This screen displays a graph of all values (from maximum to minimum) for each Metering point or group.

  You can use the ‘Export Data’ button to export the data to an Excel file or a .csv (comma-separated values) file. When you click on this button, you will be asked whether you want to open the file immediately or whether you want to save it to your local computer system(comma-separated values).

• TOPMonotonic curve

  Definition: This screen displays a graph of all values (from maximum to minimum) for each Metering point or group.

  You can change the Unit of measurement, copy and print the graph.

• TOPLoad duration curve

  Definition: This screen allows you to visualize the frequency (in number of hours) with which a particular consumption has occurred (in m³(n) or MWh).

  You can change the Unit of measurement, copy and print the graph.

Miscellaneous

• TOPMWh and m³(n)

  eni Gas Consumption provides you with the best available information based on eni’s own data resources when the graph is created.

  The table below shows the source of information for each grid and country along with an indication of the calculations that have been performed.

   

  Source	Measured	Code	m³(n)	MWh
  Belgium
  Transportation grid	Yes	No	Yes	calculated
  Distribution grid	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
  France
  Transportation grid	No	Yes	calculated (zero if no PCS* value)	Yes
  Distribution grid	No	Yes	calculated (zero if no PCS* value)	Yes
  Strasbourg gas grid	No	Yes	calculated (zero if no PCS* value)	Yes
  TIGF grid	No	Yes	calculated (zero if no PCS* value)	Yes

  * A MWh is expressed in MWh 25° for Belgium and in MWh 0° for France.
  * PC: Calorific Value

• TOPFrequency of data publication and accessibility of the metering

  Eni publishes metering data as soon as possible while taking account the availability of the different sources.

   

  Frequency

  
  The table below indicates the frequency with which this data is updated.

   

  Bron	Beschikbaarheid/Frequentie
  Belgium
  Transportation grid	Hour + 30 minutes
  Distribution grid	Day + 1 working day
  France
  Transportation grid	Day + 1 day
  Distribution grid	Day + 1 working day
  Grid Gaz de Strasbourg	Day + 1 day
  TIGF Grid	Day + 1 day

   

  Accessibility

  
  Measurements are only accessible via the ‘eni Gas Consumption’ for the metering points for which eni receives hourly data.

  For example, in Belgium some measurement points in the distribution network are supplied monthly. eni therefore cannot create hourly graphs based on these measurements.

Safety data sheet

• TOP

  Safety data sheet for natural gas (MSDS)