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TAP begins Land Easement and Acquisition

TAP begins its Land Easement and Acquisition (LEA) activities for the 870 km long Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in Albania, Greece and Italy.

TAP submits updated Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Italy

The latest stage in a process, started in March 2012, will now see the final documentation go to consultation with all relevant national, regional and local authorities.

Italian Parliament approves ratification law on the tri-lateral Intergovernmental Agreement between Italy, Greece and Albania on TAP

The IGA solidifies a range of key commitments by Italy, Greece and Albania to the forward development, construction and operation of the TAP pipeline.

New Year´s Message from Kjetil Tungland, Managing Director of TAP

"We have demonstrated categorically that our project is the most viable"

Caspian gas for Europe: Trans Adriatic Pipeline and Shah Deniz on delivering different parts of the Southern Gas Corridor

Kjetil Tungland, Managing Director of TAP, and Al Cook, BP’s Vice President for Shah Deniz Development, talk about why the Southern Gas Corridor is important and the contrasting challenges they face in delivering different parts of the multi-billion dollar project.

TAP submits INGS application to Greek Energy Regulator (RAE)

TAP has submitted its application for the construction of an Independent Natural Gas System (INGS) to RAE, the Greek Regulatory Authority for energy.

TAP confirms pipeline route extention in Greece

Further to the Financial Times article published on 8 August 2011, TAP confirms it has extended the pipeline route by 300 km from Thessaloniki to Komotini in Greece.

TAP Received ISO 14001 Certification

In April 2018, TAP's environmental management system, that covers all pipeline construction activities in Italy, Albania and Greece as well as TAP corporate activities, has been certified according to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 14001:2015 standard. Obtaining this certification is an assurance that TAP has in place industry best practice environmental processes and...

TAP Invites Companies to Pre-Qualify for Telecommunications and Security Systems

TAP has launched its pre-qualification process for the engineering, procurement, installation and management (EPIM) of telecommunications and security systems. These elements will create a global network connecting the different pipeline technologies in TAP’s host countries, including the fibre optic network, the data centres in Italy and Switzerland, the compressor stations in Greece and...

TAP launches pre-qualification for onshore pipeline construction companies

The scope for this contract will include the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the approximately 760 kilometres of 48 inch (1.2 metres) diameter, cross-country onshore pipeline in Greece and Albania.

TAP receives Compound Development Permit in Albania

Phase 1 of the permit approved by the Albanian National Territory Council (KKT)

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Visits TAP Site in Alexandroupoli

Six months after inaugurating the construction of the TAP in an official ceremony held in Thessaloniki, on Friday 25 November, the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited the project’s works currently under way in Alexandroupoli. The Prime Minister was welcomed on site by Ian Bradshaw, TAP Managing Director, Rikard Scoufias, Country Manager for Greece, and Ulrike Andres, Commercial &...

TAP Begins Construction of Access Roads and Bridges in Albania

TAP announced the start of construction and rehabilitation work on access roads and bridges along the pipeline’s route in Albania. The occasion was marked by an inauguration ceremony near the town of Çorovoda, attended by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, Minister of Energy and Industry Damian Gjiknuri, and TAP Managing Director Ian Bradshaw.

TAP Awards SCADA Contract | The Procurement of Goods and Services for Pipeline Construction is Now Completed

TAP has selected Honeywell SRL of Italy for the engineering, procurement and installation of its SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) telecommunications and security systems.

TAP hires Ian Bradshaw as new Managing Director

TAP confirms the appointment of Ian Bradshaw as its new Managing Director starting on 1st February 2015 in Baar. Kjetil Tungland will return to Norway after having headed the joint venture project for over four and half years and having completed his Statoil secondment with TAP.

Over 350 companies participate in networking events with TAP main potential contractors

In anticipation of the award of contracts for the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), on 21 and 22 January, 2015, the company facilitated two supplier networking events in Alexandroupolis and Thessaloniki, Greece.

TAP hires two Senior Directors as it prepares for Project Construction

In preparation for construction and marking the construction phase of the project, TAP has strengthened its project management team, hiring Norman Ingram as Project Director and Martin Mair as Operations Director. Both positions are located at TAP’s Headquarter offices in Baar, Switzerland.

TAP Invites Companies to Pre-qualify for Offshore Construction and Line Pipes

TAP has launched two pre-qualification contracts for the construction of the 105 km offshore pipeline section under the Adriatic Sea. The first pre-qualification comprises Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation works for the offshore section of the 36 inch pipeline between the coastlines of Albania and southern Italy.

TAP Issues Contract Notice for Italy Onshore Construction

TAP invites companies to pre-qualify for the construction of the Pipeline Receiving Terminal (PRT) and the installation of onshore pipeline in Italy. It is intended that the scope of work will cover two lots: the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the PRT and the EPC of an approximately 8-kilometre long, 36-inch diameter pipeline.

TAP Awards First Major Contract | For Construction of Access Roads and Bridges in Albania

TAP has selected a joint venture formed by Gener 2 Sh.p.K and Sicilsaldo S.p.A. for the construction and rehabilitation of access roads and bridges in Albania. The decision concludes TAP’s pre-qualification process (launched in April 2014), followed by bid assessments from the shortlisted companies that met TAP’s rigorous pre-qualification criteria. The building of Albanian access roads and...

Prolonged Validity Period for TAP’s Exemption

The regulatory authorities in TAP’s host countries – Greece, Italy and Albania – have released a joint opinion, prolonging the validity period of TAP’s exemption from certain provisions of the EU Gas Directive. TAP’s exemption has been updated in line with the planned commencement date of Shah Deniz Phase 2 gas exports to Europe, now expected in 2020. This enables TAP to be fully aligned with...

TAP Issues Invitations to Tender for Offshore Section

TAP has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) for the offshore section of the project. TAP’s 36-inch offshore part across the Adriatic Sea – between the coastlines of Albania and southern Italy – will be approximately 105 km in length.

TAP Issues Invitations to Tender for Offshore Line Pipes and Italy Onshore Construction

In June 2015, TAP has issued two new Invitations to Tender (ITT). The first is for 36-inch offshore line pipes to be used in the 105 km section of the project across the Adriatic Sea, between the coastlines of Albania and southern Italy. The second is for the Pipeline Receiving Terminal (PRT) and the installation of onshore pipeline in Italy.

TAP Awards Ball Valves Contract

TAP awarded its second large contract to RMA for the supply of large diameter ball valves and actuators. These elements are a critical part of the pipeline and will be installed by the onshore Engineering Pipeline Construction contractor(s) that TAP selects in Greece, Italy and Albania.

TAP Awards Turbo Compressors Contract to Siemens

TAP has awarded the contract for the supply of six gas turbine turbo compressor units to Siemens AG. Half of these items will be installed in TAP’s compressor station near Kipoi, in Greece, and the remaining half at TAP’s compressor station near Fier, in Albania.