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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.
TAP submits Environmental and Social Impact Assessment to the authorities in Greece, starts public disclosure
Athens, Greece. After almost four years of intensive pipeline route selection and refinement in Greece, TAP has submitted its comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to the Ministry of Energy, Environment and Climate Change.
The Greek Parliament ratifies the Host Government Agreement with TAP
The HGA sets out the framework by which the project will be realized and operated on Greek territory. This includes processes related to land easement and acquisition, the implementation of technical, safety, environmental and social standards and permitting.
TAP strengthens its Italian team Giampaolo Russo appointed as Country Manager
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has today strengthened its team in Italy with the appointment of Giampaolo Russo, who takes position as TAP Italy’s Country Manager, effective 15 October 2012. Paul Pasteris, will continue to work for TAP and to develop the project in Italy.
TAP sponsors Albanian Gas Market Development Symposium in Tirana
Highlighting opportunities for Albanian gasification. Live video streaming of the event.
TAP hires Senior Regional Stakeholder Advisor for Italy – Professor Ernesto Somma
TAP has hired Professor Ernesto Somma as Senior Regional Stakeholder Advisor to work in Puglia for the TAP project to work closely with the Local Authorities in the region of Puglia and focus on strengthening the awareness and understanding of the TAP project.
TAP Renovates the Struma’s village school in Roskovec
The renovation of the “7 Dëshmorët” School, an investment of Euro 567,000, is part of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline’s Social and Environmental Investments in Albania. The works comprised the complete renovation of the building, equipment of the classrooms with the necessary academic materials, and the improvement of the school grounds.
TAP Funds Rebuilding of Central Street in Serres
The initiative falls under the “Regeneration Projects for Developing Local Infrastructures” programme, which is part of the Social and Environmental Investments (SEI) worth €32 million overall, voluntarily implemented by TAP in three regions of Northern Greece crossed by the pipeline. The project includes: paving of the street, as well as the walkways leading to an existing pond, creating a...
TAP Delivers Fire Extinguishers and Fire-retardant Uniforms to the Albanian Authorities
In a ceremony organised on 29 August 2017 at the Ministry of Interior, TAP delivered 600 personal backpack fire extinguishers and 100 fire-retardant uniforms to the Albanian authorities. This equipment will enable emergency services to cope with wildfire situations across the country. In a second stage, will provide fire engines and ambulances which can access mountainous areas.
TAP and the Bodossaki Foundation Join Forces to Implement Social and Environmental Initiatives in Greece
TAP and the Bodossaki Foundation announce the beginning of their collaboration to identify, prepare, implement and monitor social and environmental initiatives (SEI) in Greece. The Bodossaki Foundation is one the most significant public-benefit organisations in Greece. It brings to the partnership extensive experience and many years of expertise in planning, assessing, implementing and...
TAP Invests €1 Million in Energy-focused Postgraduate Programmes
On 21 September, TAP AG presented its €1 million initiative for funding Master’s programmes in the energy sector, offered by the University and the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Western Macedonia – the Prefecture’s two tertiary education institutions. The investment is implemented in the context of the collaboration between TAP and the Bodossaki Foundation. As part of this...
TAP Provides Funds to Renovate School in Fier
On 5 October 2017, TAP was pleased to take part in the inauguration ceremony to celebrate the renovation of the “Thanas Ikonomi” school in the Grecalli village, Fier. TAP invested over €340,000, as part of its Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme in Albania. Works included completely renovating the building infrastructure, including all facilities and classrooms.
Over 50% of TAP Pipes in Greece in the Ground
TAP's construction progress was presented by TAP’s Country Manager for Greece, Katerina Papalexandri, at the 2nd Thessaloniki Summit held on 5-6 October at the Ioannis Vellidis Congress Centre. In the context of "The new energy map in the region" panel, Katerina Papalexandri noted the importance of the project for Greece, the wider area of Southeast Europe, as well as the continent as a whole....
TAP Pipe Deliveries Complete to Albania, Greece and Italy
On 10 October 2017, the last shipment of steel line-pipes for the construction of TAP arrived in Thessaloniki, Greece, marking the completion and final delivery of all line-pipes to TAP’s host countries.
B2B networking events between TAP’s main contractors and potential subcontractors
Athens, Greece. In anticipation of the award of contracts for the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the company is facilitating two supplier networking events in Alexandroupolis and Thessaloniki in cooperation with the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece (FING).
TAP appoints Michele Mario Elia as new Italy Country Manager
Baar, Switzerland TAP is pleased to announce that it has appointed Michele Mario Elia as its new Italy Country Manager, a position that since June 2015 was held by Clara Risso who will continue to provide her valuable support to the project.
First TAP pipes arrive in Albania
TAP announced the arrival of the first steel line pipes and machinery for the construction of the Albanian section of the pipeline. The occasion was marked by a ceremony in the Main Marshalling Yard of TAP, in the vicinity of Durrës. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of Energy and Industry Damian Gjiknuri, representatives of local authorities, TAP contractors,...
Over 400 Archaeological Experts to Work for TAP during Construction
Greece. Implementing its commitment to protecting Greek tradition and cultural heritage, TAP has announced that its EPC contractors are currently employing more than 40 local archaeologists and archaeological workers in their construction sites, while 70 more are about to be employed in the near future.
Italian Ministry of Environment grants TAP additional nine months to submit ESIA application
TAP has agreed with the Italian Ministry of Environment to extend the suspension of its Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) application in Italy for an additional nine months - until September 2013.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline plans offshore surveys in the Adriatic Sea
TAP plans to start offshore surveys in the Adriatic Sea this winter. The goal is to collect additional data and samples to identify optimal offshore routing.
ESIA Greece - Amendment (in English)
The Amendment to TAP’s ESIA in Greece (including an additional volume called “Supplement”) describes a number of changes introduced to the pipeline route and the design of permanent and temporary installations of TAP compared to the project status in June 2013 (ESIA submission date). The changes are largely the result of feedback received from the affected communities during the Stakeholder...
TAP Commits €1,5 million to Support Health Services in Greece, Albania and Italy
At TAP, health and safety come first. It is also our commitment to contribute to improving the livelihoods and quality of life of communities along TAP’s route, across our three host countries. To that effect, TAP will provide a total of 1.5 million euros to support the fight of the health services in Greece, Albania and Italy against the COVID-19 pandemic.
ESIA Greece - Amendment 4 (in English)
The fourth Amendment to TAP’s ESIA in Greece describes two minor changes on the pipeline route in the areas of Ano Grammatiko (Municipality of Edessa) and Pentalofos (Municipality of Oreokastro). The document assesses these changes’ impact on the natural, physical, cultural heritage and socio-economic environment. These modifications are considered minor and are not expected to result in any...
ESIA Greece - Amendment 5 (In English)
The fifth Amendment to TAP’s ESIA in Greece describes two minor changes on the pipeline route in the areas of Lachanas, Municipality of Lagadas and Ianas (KP46), Municipality of Alexandroupolis. The document assesses these changes’ impact on the natural, physical, cultural heritage and socio-economic environment.
ESIA Greece - Amendment 6 (in English)
The Second Amendment to TAP’s ESIA in Greece introduces changes to the location and design of the project compressor station in Kipoi (GCS00). Specifically, the package considers the following changes: a new location for the compressor station, southeast of the approved ESIA location; the pipeline rerouting leading to the new GCS00 location; access roads to the new GCS00 location; the water...