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International year of biodiversity
The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. TAP considers biodiversity issues in its pipeline route selection process.
Over 87% of Trans Adriatic Pipeline Complete Three Years after Construction Start
Today marks the three year anniversary since the start of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline construction. To date, 98% of pipes are laid in the ground across Greece, Albania and Italy. Additionally, over 93% of the land along TAP’s route in Greece, Albania and Italy has been reinstated.
TAP and Geoplin plinovodi sign MOUC in support of security of supply in SEE
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG and the Slovenian transmission system operator Geoplin plinovodi d.o.o. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MOUC) to support the development of natural gas markets in South East Europe (SEE) and to enhance security of supply in this region.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline is 2/3 Completed
Baar, Switzerland. TAP is now two thirds completed. This includes all engineering, procurement and construction scope, announced TAP Managing Director Luca Schieppati at the 4th Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) Advisory Council in Baku, Azerbaijan. TAP’s President Walter Peeraer said: “In parallel with construction activities, we are also focusing on commercial and operational readiness, ensuring...
ESIA Albania - Amendment 2 (in English)
The Second Amendment to TAP’s ESIA in Albania describes two changes in the project compared to the 2013 status (ESIA approval and Environmental Permit issue date). The first change relates to an adjustment of the route in the Potom area, located in the central and eastern part of the pipeline (between KP 78 and KP 86.4). The second change refers to the construction of a new access road (AR...
TAP and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy of Albania launch Host Government Agreement negotiations
The HGA will define legal framework for development, construction and operation of pipeline.
Intergovernmental agreement between Albania and Italy: important milestone for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project achieved
On 10th of March governments of Italy and Albania signed an agreement on energy cooperation promoting interconnection and integration of electric energy and natural gas systems in both countries.
TAP Celebrates 1st year of Construction
Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary since construction started on TAP, one of Europe’s largest and most strategic natural gas infrastructure projects. Activity in each of the three host countries is on time, on track and on budget. TAP’s contractors cleared approx. 49% of the project route in Greece and Albania (371km out of 765km). Also, 22.6% of welded steel pipes are already in the ground.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline is 50% Completed
TAP is now more than 50% completed, nearly 16 months after construction began. This includes all engineering, procurement and construction scope. As of early-September 2017, TAP’s contractors have cleared approx. 70% of the project route in Greece and Albania (539km out of 765km). Also, over 45% of welded steel pipes are already in the ground (backfilled). Approximately 95% of the total 55,000...
2011 will be a decisive year for the Southern Gas Corridor
Message from Kjetil Tungland, Managing Director of TAP. "It will be a momentous year, with critically important decisions due to be made that will not only determine the future of TAP and other pipeline projects in the Southern Gas Corridor, but will also have a profound and lasting impact on Europe’s energy security."
TAP Awards Offshore Construction Contract to Saipem SpA
TAP has awarded to Saipem SpA the contract for Engineering, Pro-curement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) for the offshore section of the project. TAP’s 36-inch offshore pipeline across the Adriatic Sea – between the coastlines of Albania and southern Italy – will be approximately 105 km in length, down to approximately 820 meters below sea level at the deepest.
TAP Awards Onshore Construction Contracts for Albanian and Greek Pipeline Sections
TAP has awarded the contracts for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of approximately 760km of cross-country onshore pipeline - 48 inches (1.2m) in diameter - in Greece and Albania. TAP’s construction is split into five lots (or sections) – three lots in Greece and two lots in Albania.
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 Launches Network Code Consultation
TAP launches its consultation process on its draft TAP Network Code (TNC). The TNC sets out the principles and rules which will govern the access, use and operation of the TAP pipeline. It is also a requirement that forms part of the European Commission’s decision on the exemption of TAP from the EU’s Third Gas Directive in relation to third party access, tariff regulation and ownership...