The proposal was put forward by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Minister Riina Sikkut (SDE) said there is no other option than to adapt in a situation where Russia continues to use gas as an economic weapon.
"Going into winter, we need reassurance that we are capable of guaranteeing that we have enough natural gas for the entire heating period, which is why private companies and Elering are currently working together to establish reception capacity in Paldiski," she said in a statement.
"Doing so comes with its own risks, so we are contributing at the state level to ensure that the necessary investments can be made as quickly as possible."
Increasing ESPA's share capital will allow the agency to make a contract with the consortium involved in the construction of the new Paldiski liquid natural gas (LNG) which will serve the LNG floating terminal and be built by the end of the year.
Ando Leppiman, the chairman of the ESPA management board, said the availability of LNG reception capacity is strategically important for energy security and it will help to ensure the security of supply.
The government also decided to extend the deadline for the acquisition of gas for the state until the end of the year, with the aim being to acquire up to 1 TWh.
The final amount will depend on market developments in the second half of the year.
For the moment it is clear that as an exception, Latvia will enable gas to be stored in its underground reservoir until the end of the year and that transmission capacity has become available in the connection between Latvia and Lithuania for the supply of LNG from Klaipeda.
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The government in spring ordered the Estonian Stockpiling Agency (ESPA) to procure a strategic gas stockpile of 1 TWh. The first tender in which 27 service providers were invited to participate yielded 100 gigawatt-hours of gas. The four bids of the second round yielded another 100 GWh.
To buy the quantity, the government plans to boost ESPA's share capital by €19.2 million. Member of the board Priit Ploompuu said that while he does not wish to disclose the price of gas on offer, the sum is indicative of how much it will cost.
Simply dividing the €19.2 million by the amount of gas to be procured puts the price at €192 per megawatt-hour. Dutch TTF gas futures put the market price at €155 per MWh. The price on the Dutch exchange was €180.5 on July 13.
Ploompuu said that the second tender ended up costing more because of higher market prices.
ESPA plans to declare a new tender in August at the latest to source the remaining 800 GWh of gas Estonia needs. Ploompuu said the company still hopes to hit its target of 1 TWh.
"It is possible. We will not be giving up yet as I'm sure it can be done," Ploompuu noted, adding that alternatives need to be taken seriously nonetheless. "Our tenders also show that procuring 1 TWh of gas is not easy today."
The Incukalns gas storage facility in Latvia where the Estonian Stockpiling Agency keeps its supply currently holds 10.6 TWh of gas, according to Latvian grid operator Conexus. Ploompuu suggested that while this shows there is gas in the region, most of it has been covered with contracts and reserved.
"It is difficult to bring gas here. The market is very different from last summer. Back then, gas was coming from pipelines, It isn't today," he said.
The Riigikogu allocated €170 million for a strategic gas stockpile in the May supplementary budget.
In addition to ESPA's strategic stockpile, system operator Elering procured a stockpile of 105 GWh this spring meant primarily for protected consumer groups, or home consumers and gas-powered district heating boiler plants.
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One of Manchester's top luxury hotels has launched a brand new spa after taking over the building right next to it. The King Street Townhouse in the city centre has unveiled the stunning new purpose-built spa and gym to the public this week.
The new gold and cream themed spa is located in the basement of a historic Grade-II listed Italian Renaissance building adjacent to the existing King Street Townhouse hotel on Booth Street, billed as "unlike anything else in Manchester". Formerly the basement bar Lily's, it has been transformed into the hotel's new dedicated wellness space.
The new King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa, designed by EPR Architects, creates what hotel bosses say is "a luxury wellness experience in line with the hotel’s ‘no ordinary’ ethos". It features an immune-boosting Himalayan salt cave, a range of spa treatments from holistic wellbeing brand ESPA, and a range of UK-exclusive facials from leading skincare and wellness brand Perricone MD.
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Viki Tahmasebi, CEO, THG Experience, said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of the new King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa. The space touches upon all aspects of wellbeing to offer a place to unwind, recharge and fully escape from the "stress of the everyday".
She adds: "Not only does the new expansion offer an elevated wellness destination in the heart of the city, but it also enhances our ‘home away from home’ experience for our hotel guests."
The subterranean escape has been designed with what bosses describe as "a soothing palette of calming neutrals with contemporary, natural materials such as timber, marble, and stone to evoke a sense of deep relaxation and calm". They say they have "aimed to create a nurturing environment to complement the aromatherapeutic qualities of the various treatments on offer".
The spa includes four treatment rooms; thermal suite; eucalyptus steam room; ice fountain; heated loungers; relaxed dining in the spa lounge; and a full treatment menu. It includes bespoke treatments exclusive to King Street Townhouse from leading skincare and wellness brands ESPA and Perricone MD.
The ESPA Rebalance & Restore Ritual - designed specifically for King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa - is an uplifting massage featuring salt stones, a rose quartz facial, scalp massage and salt inhalation which is said to leave the body, skin, and mind "feeling re-balanced and radiant".
And, in a UK-exclusive, King Street Townhouse has partnered with Perricone MD to create a range of bespoke, specialist spa treatments. Guests of the King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa will be the first in the UK to experience the facials which highlight the brand’s advanced techniques and holistic approach to skin health.
Continuing the wellness theme, guests can also enhance their physical and mental wellbeing with a new state-of-the-art gym facility. Within the four specially designed workout zones - cardio, functional, strength and free weights – guests will find an advanced selection of fitness equipment to suit all strengths and abilities.
Meanwhile the relaxing Spa Lounge will offer a menu of light and nutritious food and refreshments, as well as indulgent treats and beverages, with a range of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options.
The boutique hotel, based inside a 140-year-old historic building, is ranked the 8th best on TripAdvisor for Manchester, with reviewers hailing it one of Manchester's "hidden gems" tucked away in the upper King Street conversation area. It is famous for its top floor events suite and infinity pool - that looks out onto Manchester Town Hall.
The pool is only available to hotel guests, and will be separate from the new spa packages. Spa facilities will be open to both residents and guests, while gym facilities will be exclusively open for hotel residents for a limited time, with membership options launching later in 2022.
The hotel will offer a selection of both day spa and residential experiences, including access to the new thermal facilities with a range of treatments and food and drink options. For more information about the packages and bookings see the hotel website here.
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Celebrating 35 years as the premier utility conference with insights from utility peers
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E Source is thrilled to announce that 2022 marks the 35th year of the annual E Source Forum. To celebrate, the Forum will facilitate networking and collaboration among utility professionals from across the US and Canada, while offering information and best practices from highly regarded industry experts. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, September 13–16, 2022.
The theme, Empowering the Sustainable Utility, will prepare attendees to prioritize:
Honoring a commitment to environmental responsibly
Ensuring safety and reliability
Serving all customers equitably
Maintaining a bottom line that enables innovation and community support
"I'm excited to dedicate this year's E Source Forum to helping every utility do the hard but important work it takes to become a Sustainable Utility," says Michael Carter, president of Research and Advisory at E Source. "Let's have the difficult conversations now to equip ourselves for the inevitable changes ahead."
Jennifer Montague, senior vice president and CCO of NiSource, will kick off the event as the keynote speaker. Montague's session, "What it means to be a Sustainable Utility," will take place on Wednesday, September 14, at 9:00 a.m. Montague and E Source leaders will discuss how they and others are tackling some of the energy industry's biggest challenges.
The E Source Forum will conclude by focusing on the important course of equity. Quinn Parker, founder and CEO of Encolor, will close out the event on Friday, September 16, at 10:45 a.m. with "How to make equity part of your day-to-day work." Parker will emphasize that equity needs to transform from a task or project into something that's ingrained in daily activities.
To learn more, view the agenda, and register to attend, visit www.esource.com/forum2022.
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