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ESIA Albania - Amendment 3 (in English)
The third Amendment to TAP’s ESIA in Albania describes six changes in the project compared to the 2013 status (ESIA approval and Environmental Permit issue date).The changes include four re-routings, a new access road (AR 405-1) and a micro-tunnel near Corovoda. The four re-routings (Polene, Verzhezha, Mbrakull and mine concession L1437) as well as the Corovoda micro-tunnel are located in the...
Scoping Report for the ESIA Greece - East Section (In English)
On the 3rd of December 2012, TAP submitted its Scoping Report for the planned eastern section of the pipeline in Greece to the Greek authorities and started consultation process with relevant stakeholders.The authorities, NGOs, other stakeholders and the public were invited to provide their views and comments, which will be incorporated in the development of the full Environmental and Social...
TAP finalises Maintenance Agreement Talks with Albgaz/Snam JV
TAP signed a Letter of Intent, marking the final stages of negotiation of the Maintenance Agreement talks between TAP and Albgaz Sh.a and Snam S.p.a. – a joint venture that will establish a special purpose entity to act as the maintenance service provider for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline on the territory of Albania.
IEMG Terms of Reference
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has established Independent External Monitoring Groups (IEMGs) to provide advice, external accountability and assurance of the TAP Project’s social, environmental, cultural heritage, community health and safety and workforce management in Greece, Albania and Italy. Separate IEMG’s will be formed in Albania, Greece and Italy; these terms of reference apply to...
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.
TAP makes excellent political progress in Italy & Albania
TAP met with a number of Ministers and officials in both Italy and Albania in January. “These meetings have shown that the TAP project is moving forward in a positive direction. All the various Ministers and Ministries have expressed a great deal of interest in the TAP pipeline and demonstrated a real willingness to support the project going forward,” says Michael Hoffmann, External Relations...
7,000+ Students Attend Safety Trainings Sponsored by TAP
TAP and the Albanian Council of Road Safety (ACRS) held a round table to discuss the results of the safety programme focused on students & communities along the pipeline route in Albania.
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 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 Provides €600,000 to Renovate School in Bilisht
TAP provided €600,000 to completely renovate the “Fuad Babani” High School in Bilisht, Albania. The initiative is part of TAP’s Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme, improving the studying conditions for approximately 800 students. Committed to the highest safety standards, TAP also equipped the Bilisht High School with a fire alarm system and emergency exit stairs.
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 continues to receive strong political support in South Eastern Europe
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of six countries – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy and Montenegro – met in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on 12th June to demonstrate their support for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and for the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP).
TAP Welcomes Signing of Ionian Adriatic Pipeline MoU
TAP welcomes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Socar. "TAP remains committed to facilitating connections to key gas infrastructure in the region, including the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline and the Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB),” said TAP Managing Director Ian Bradshaw.
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."
Engaging with communities
Trans Adriatic Pipeline is committed to open dialogue and building trusted and lasting relationships with the communities and stakeholders along the pipeline route.