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__Table 6: NMVOC content of natural gas, mean values from [(UBA2022)]__ | __Table 6: NMVOC content of natural gas, mean values from [(UBA2022)]__ | ||
- | ^ 1990 ^ 2000 ^ 2010 ^ 2020 ^ | + | ^ 1990 |
- | | 2,57% | 2,87% | 3,43% | 3,50% | | + | | 2,57% | 2,87% | 3,43% | 3,50% | |
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The emissions caused by gas distribution have decreased slightly, even though gas throughput has increased considerably and the distribution network has been enlarged considerably with respect to its size in 1990. One important reason for this improvement is that the gas-distribution network has been modernised, especially in eastern Germany. In particular, the share of grey cast-iron lines in the low-pressure network has been reduced, with such lines being supplanted by low-emissions plastic pipelines. Another reason for the reduction is that fugitive losses in distribution have been reduced through a range of technical improvements (tightly sealing fittings such as flanges, valves, pumps, compressors) undertaken in keeping with emissions-control provisions in relevant regulations (TA Luft (1986) and TA Luft (2002)). | The emissions caused by gas distribution have decreased slightly, even though gas throughput has increased considerably and the distribution network has been enlarged considerably with respect to its size in 1990. One important reason for this improvement is that the gas-distribution network has been modernised, especially in eastern Germany. In particular, the share of grey cast-iron lines in the low-pressure network has been reduced, with such lines being supplanted by low-emissions plastic pipelines. Another reason for the reduction is that fugitive losses in distribution have been reduced through a range of technical improvements (tightly sealing fittings such as flanges, valves, pumps, compressors) undertaken in keeping with emissions-control provisions in relevant regulations (TA Luft (1986) and TA Luft (2002)). | ||
- | ^ | + | __Table 7: Length of natural gas distribution network, in [km]__ |
- | | Distribution network of natural gas | + | ^ 1990 ^ 1995 |
+ | | 282, | ||
**Pipeline network** | **Pipeline network** | ||
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The activity data is based on own surveys. | The activity data is based on own surveys. | ||
- | ^ activity data ^ Unit ^ 1990 ^ 1995 ^ 2000 ^ 2005 ^ 2010 ^ 2015 ^ 2020 ^ 2021 ^ | + | __Table 8: Number of gas meters in the residential and institutional / commercial sector, in Millions__ |
- | | Gas meters in the residential and institutional / commercial sector | + | ^ 1990 ^ 1995 ^ 2000 ^ 2005 ^ 2010 ^ 2015 ^ 2020 ^ 2021 ^ |
+ | | 10.3 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | | ||
The emission factors are country-specific, | The emission factors are country-specific, | ||
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Use of vehicles running on natural gas continues to increase in Germany. Such vehicles are refuelled at CNG fuelling stations connected to the public gas network. In such refuelling, compressors move gas from high-pressure on-site tanks. Some 900 CNG fuelling stations are now in operation nationwide. In keeping with the stringent safety standards applying to refuelling operations and to the tanks themselves, the pertinent emissions are very low. In the main, emissions result via tank pressure tests and emptying processes. | Use of vehicles running on natural gas continues to increase in Germany. Such vehicles are refuelled at CNG fuelling stations connected to the public gas network. In such refuelling, compressors move gas from high-pressure on-site tanks. Some 900 CNG fuelling stations are now in operation nationwide. In keeping with the stringent safety standards applying to refuelling operations and to the tanks themselves, the pertinent emissions are very low. In the main, emissions result via tank pressure tests and emptying processes. | ||
+ | __Table 9: Number of natural-gas-powered vehicles__ | ||
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| Number of natural-gas-powered vehicles | | Number of natural-gas-powered vehicles |