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TAP Starts Transporting First Gas
Baar, Switzerland. Following the start of commercial operations on November 15, 2020, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG confirmed today the commencement of gas flows from Azerbaijan. The first gas has reached Greece and Bulgaria, via the Nea Mesimvria interconnection point with DESFA, as well as Italy, via the Melendugno interconnection point with SNAM Rete Gas (SRG). Luca Schieppati, TAP’s...
The big picture
As a key part of the Southern Gas Corridor, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline is strategically important to Europe and essential in providing reliable access to a new source of natural gas, while supporting the EU’s energy transition objectives.
Shah Deniz Consortium selects the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) as European export pipeline
At a press conference held by the Shah Deniz Consortium (SDC) today in Baku, Azerbaijan, the SDC confirmed that the Trans Adriatic Pipeline has been selected to transport Shah Deniz II gas to Europe.
Recognising and responding to gas leaks
Landowners, contractors and local businesses need to be aware of risks associated with high-pressure pipelines, how to recognise a potential gas leak, and what to do if one is detected.
The Albanian Government and TAP agree the contents of a Host Government Agreement
On 18th January 2013, the Albanian Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project (TAP) initialed a Host Government Agreement (HGA), thereby formally securing the contents of the HGA, prior to ratification in the coming months.
TAP submits Third Party Access Exemptions (TPA) in Albania, Greece & Italy
TPA will allow TAP to enter into long term ship-or-pay Gas Transportation Agreements with the shippers of Shah Deniz II gas.
History
The conception, development and realisation of pipeline projects like TAP is a complex process. It involves, among other things, an inspiring vision, painstaking attention to detail, world-class expertise, forging of effective partnerships, and careful consultation with stakeholders.
TAP delivers 50 billion cubic metres of natural gas to Europe
The milestone highlights TAP’s strategic contribution to Europe’s energy security and sustainable transition
TAP to Deliver the First Gas Exit Point in Fier, Albania
Tirana, Albania. On 6 July 2021, Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG, the Albanian Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and Albgaz Sh.a. signed a Cooperation and Handover Agreement on the Fier South Facility. TAP will design, procure and construct the Fier gas exit point, a multimillion Euro investment in the country.
TAP and DESFA sign cooperation agreement
TAP and Greek natural gas transmission system operator, DESFA plan to enter into an agreement on day-to-day technical operation and maintenance for the Greek section of the TAP pipeline. Other joint activities will include the review of interconnection points with the DESFA pipeline system to further enhance security of supply and technical cooperation.
TAP reconfirms Shah Deniz II as the initial gas source for the pipeline
In a joint statement, shareholders EGL, Statoil and E.ON Ruhrgas said: "The TAP pipeline is designed to cater for the volumes of gas from Shah Deniz phase two that will be exported beyond Turkey into Europe. TAP shareholders consider Caspian gas to be the initial source of supply to fill TAP’s initial capacity of 10 bcm per year. The pipeline will not transport any Iranian gas under the current...
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...
Approaching the homestretch in the race for Caspian gas, Kjetil Tungland
When the first Shah Deniz gas becomes available in 2018, we will be ready to receive it.
TAP Marks the Installation of the Turbo Compressors in Albania
On 8 June, TAP marked the successful installation of all three turbo compressors at its compressor station in Fier, Albania. The turbo compressors are effectively the “beating heart” of the compressor station and will play a key role in ensuring gas transportation through the pipeline system. The construction progress of the Fier compressor station is over 30% complete and more than 210 people...