Smart meters to reduce loss of natural gas

The installation of smart meters is expected to lead to energy savings of 3.9% and minimize losses and theft of natural gas, sources within the natural gas distribution network manager Enaon EDA said on Sunday.

Replacement of the existing meters is included in the company's five-year plan for 2025-2029, with an estimated cost of 70 million euros to gradually replace the 568,000-odd conventional meters.

Once installed, they will facilitate switches in natural gas providers, the distribution of gas mixtures (hydrogen, biogas) in networks and remove control of the supply.

With respect to theft and loss of natural gas, the problem is much less prevalent than for electricity, accounting for must 0.01% of total yearly consumption, compared to 11% in the case of power.

Regarding the projected energy savings, the sources said this was based on the findings of a...