France

Norway is the largest supplier of natural gas to France, and French supplies are among the largest in the StatoilHydro portfolio.

StatoilHydro natural gas delivers natural gas in Dunkerque via Franpipe and in Blaregnies/Quevy via Zeepipe.

The natural gas supplies to France are mainly based on long-term contracts.

Monitoring pipelines

StatoilHydro is technical service-provider for about 7,000 kilometres of pipeline.

Country facts:

Official name:

French Republic, Republique Française

Area: 551,670 sq. km.
Population: 63,392,140 (including overseas territories) 2007.
Form of government: Republic
Capital: Paris (2.15 million)
Language: French
Religion: Roman Catholic 85%, Muslim 10%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%.
Currency: Euro
GDP per capita: 30,342 (2006).
Industries: Aviation, agricultural, cars, pharmaceuticals, machinery, food, tourism.
Time difference from Norway: None

Source: U.S. Department of State

Contact information:

StatoilHydro Dunkerque S.A.R.L.

Donkerque Terminal D.A.
Route de la Warlande
F-59279 Loon-Plage
France

Tel:	+33 3 28 28 93 41
Fax:	+33 3 28 28 93 69

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