With the aim of supporting the local community in Katerini and encouraging more citizens to benefit from the use of natural gas, a cleaner and more cost-effective form of energy, Enaon EDA inaugurated yesterday its new Customer Service Office in the city. The ceremony was led by the company’s CEO, Ms. Francesca Zanninotti.
The inauguration ceremony was welcomed by the Mayor of Katerini, Mr. Ioannis Ntoumos, while it was attended by the Deputy Mayor for Preschool Education, Mr. Michalis Georgiadis, the MP of Pieria ND, former Deputy Minister of Development, Mrs. Anna Mani-Papadimitriou, the MP of Pieria ND, Mr. Spyros Koulkoudinas, representative of the MP of Pieria ND, Mr. Xenophon Baraliakos, the President of D.E.Y.A. Katerini, Mr. Savas Ofeidis, representatives of local institutions and and a large number of attendees.
The CEO of Enaon EDA, Mrs. Francesca Zanninotti highlighted during her speech:“Your presence here today honors us and strengthens our shared vision for a more energy-efficient and sustainable future for this region. The establishment of this office marks our tangible commitment to stand beside the citizens of Katerini. We are here to answer all your questions and to provide comprehensive and high-quality support at every stage of the process from contract signing to final activation. Our goal is to help build a better future for all by offering solutions that enhance citizens’ quality of life and generate value for present and future generations”. Ms. Zanninotti also expressed her warm gratitude’s to the authorities of the Region of Central Macedonia and the Municipality of Katerini, stressing that the support of all stakeholders, including the local community, is a key pillar in the project’s success. This cooperation creates the right conditions for the development of the city’s energy infrastructure, currently distributing natural gas and soon to include renewable gases such as biomethane, to proceed reliably and with the highest safety and quality standards.
The Mayor of Katerini, Mr. Ioannis Ntoumos emphasized: «We welcome the opening of Enaon EDA Consumer Service Office in Katerini. From now on, the residents of the city will be able to receive direct information about the project and personalized services regarding the process of connecting to the natural gas distribution network. The arrival of natural gas in Katerini ensures affordable energy for both residential and commercial users, while contributes to the protection of the environment. The project is underway and the Municipality is in constant contact with Enaon EDA to ensure that it is implemented in a coordinated way, with consistency in planning and with the highest standards of quality and safety. Our priority is to rehabilitate the road network as soon as the construction work is completed. For this reason, it is important that citizens express their interest at this stage and conclude contracts for connection to the gas distribution network, as this will minimize disruptions in the areas where the network is being developed. We ask for the understanding of the citizens. The inconvenience will be temporary, but the benefits of the arrival of gas will be permanent».
Enaon EDA implements the project for the development of the natural gas distribution network in line with its updated schedule, intensifying construction efforts, always taking into account both the construction activities that are appropriate for development in the city and the construction pace that the company can realistically maintain within a given time frame, alongside the development of networks in other geographical areas as part of its investment program.
The project in Katerini is currently in full progress, with strong demand for new connections to the natural gas distribution network. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, over 250 connection contracts were signed and are now in the process of being activated.
There is also significant interest from the industrial sector as well as public and municipal buildings. To date, three industrial facilities have already been connected to the network, while six municipal buildings including the Katerini Swimming Pool are prioritized for immediate connection.
To ensure the efficient planning of all activities, which are carried out in strict compliance with the applicable laws and stringent regulations governing the operation of the Distribution Network Operator, Enaon EDA maintains continuous coordination and collaboration with the Municipality of Katerini and all involved stakeholders. The goal is to complete the project with minimal disruption.
The natural gas network development in Katerini foresees the construction of approximately 120 kilometers of low and medium-pressure pipeline, with more than 3,300 consumers (residential, commercial, and industrial) expected to be connected by 2029.
The project in Katerini and the city of Alexandria has a total budget of €14.3 million and is co-financed by the company’s own funds and resources from NSRF, through the Operational Programme of the Region of Central Macedonia.
With co-financing from Greece and the European Union, the project was launched with funds from the 2014–2020 NSRF and will be completed under the Central Macedonia Programme 2021–2027.
It is also worth noting that, as part of this co-funded project, all residential and commercial consumers benefit from a 100% discount on connection fees.
The new Enaon EDA Customer Service Office in Katerini is located at 5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street and operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., serving both current and future customers.
