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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.
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.
Italian Ministry of Economic Development issues Single Authorisation Permit for TAP in Italy
The Italian Government has today announced that it has granted Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) its Single Authorisation Permit. The Single Authorisation is a key permit that allows TAP to move ahead with the start of pipeline construction in 2016.
TAP's progress in Greece: Works Begin in Western Macedonia & Compressor Station
TAP's construction in Greece continues to progress on time, on track and on budget. Thanks to the efforts of the 3,100+ people working for the project, work is now underway in all three Northern Greek Prefectures to be traversed by the pipeline: Eastern Macedonia-Thrace, Central Macedonia and –most recently– Western Macedonia, where construction commenced in Pirgoi at the Eordaia Municipality,...
Better View and Safer Access for Tourists to the Osumi Canyon
On 1 June, the Albanian American Development Foundation (AADF) and TAP inaugurated two viewing platforms over the Osumi canyon. The investment amounts to 132.000 € and will allow tourists visiting the Skrapar area to have a bird’s-eye view over the canyon, and above all, safe access. It is expected that the two panoramic structures will be visited by over 15,000 tourists every year....
Several Ambassadors Visit Albania TAP Site
Five months after marking the start of construction of TAP in Albania, on 7 March, eleven Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives resident in Albania visited the TAP project works currently underway in Ura Vajgurore, in the Berat region. TAP representatives provided a progress overview as well as an outline of some of the activities TAP will be carrying out throughout 2017.
TAP Trains & Hires Pipeline Welding Inspectors in Albania
Made available for the 1st time in Albania, the 4-day course trained 12 people. All participants are now certified as pipeline welding inspectors & will start working for the project.
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.
Gemisti, Greek-Turkish border
Ms Evangelia remembers the last time a major pipeline project went near her village overlooking the border in 2005. Workers would frequent her traditional café between shifts and listen to music on her old-time jukebox. For Gemisti, that Greece-Turkey Interconnector meant jobs, prestige, and new friends.
Looking to the Future, Building on Success
On 1st February, 2015, TAP welcomed Ian Bradshaw as our new Managing Director. As Ian settled into his new role, we asked for his thoughts on TAP, the challenges ahead, and his priorities as project leader.
TAP Supported 12’000+ Families in Receiving Landownership Certificates in Albania
The cadastre update process started by Trans Adriatic Pipeline in 2013 has helped more than 12,000 families along the pipeline’s route in Albania to receive landownership certificates.
Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy Issues Installation Permit for TAP
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced that it has granted TAP its Installation Permit for Greece. Together with the Installation Act, secured in January 2016, the Installation Permit allows the pipeline construction activities in Greece to start in line with the project schedule.