Edigas
Encyclopedia
Edig@s is an Electronic Data Interchange
standard for the buying, selling, transporting and storage of gas
. It is derived from the UN EDIFACT
standard, of which it is an official subset. Edig@s is used almost exclusively in Europe, particularly France
, Germany
, The Netherlands, Belgium
and Scandinavia
. Edig@s nominations are either optional or the prime method of nomination to the majority of gas networks in western Europe. Edig@s member networks include, amongst others, Fluxys, GTS, GRTGaz, Gassco and TIGF. In addition several shippers use Edig@s to handle nominations internally. The majority of gas shippers in those markets use "ENOM", a commercially available Edig@s messaging system developed by Gas Management Services Ltd.
based on the US ANSI
X.12 standard.
EDI
EDI may refer to:* Efficient Drivetrains Inc.* Electronic Data Interchange, a particular set of standards for computer-to-computer exchange of information* EDI, Extended Destination Index...
standard for the buying, selling, transporting and storage of gas
Natural gas
Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons . It is found associated with other hydrocarbon fuel, in coal beds, as methane clathrates, and is an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.Most natural...
. It is derived from the UN EDIFACT
EDIFACT
United Nations/Electronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport is the international EDI standard developed under the United Nations...
standard, of which it is an official subset. Edig@s is used almost exclusively in Europe, particularly France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, The Netherlands, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
. Edig@s nominations are either optional or the prime method of nomination to the majority of gas networks in western Europe. Edig@s member networks include, amongst others, Fluxys, GTS, GRTGaz, Gassco and TIGF. In addition several shippers use Edig@s to handle nominations internally. The majority of gas shippers in those markets use "ENOM", a commercially available Edig@s messaging system developed by Gas Management Services Ltd.
Other EDI Standards for Gas Trading
North American gas companies use EDIEDI
EDI may refer to:* Efficient Drivetrains Inc.* Electronic Data Interchange, a particular set of standards for computer-to-computer exchange of information* EDI, Extended Destination Index...
based on the US ANSI
Ansi
Ansi is a village in Kaarma Parish, Saare County, on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia....
X.12 standard.
External links
- http://www.edigas.org/ is the official Edig@s website
- http://www.gmsl.co.uk/ is the website of Gas Management Services Ltd, developers of ENOM+ Edigas messaging system