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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 Awards First Major Contract | For Construction of Access Roads and Bridges in Albania
TAP has selected a joint venture formed by Gener 2 Sh.p.K and Sicilsaldo S.p.A. for the construction and rehabilitation of access roads and bridges in Albania. The decision concludes TAP’s pre-qualification process (launched in April 2014), followed by bid assessments from the shortlisted companies that met TAP’s rigorous pre-qualification criteria. The building of Albanian access roads and...
TAP Awards Ball Valves Contract
TAP awarded its second large contract to RMA for the supply of large diameter ball valves and actuators. These elements are a critical part of the pipeline and will be installed by the onshore Engineering Pipeline Construction contractor(s) that TAP selects in Greece, Italy and Albania.
TAP Begins Construction of Access Roads and Bridges in Albania
TAP announced the start of construction and rehabilitation work on access roads and bridges along the pipeline’s route in Albania. The occasion was marked by an inauguration ceremony near the town of Çorovoda, attended by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, Minister of Energy and Industry Damian Gjiknuri, and TAP Managing Director Ian Bradshaw.
TAP Issues SCADA and Fibre Optic Cable Contract Notices
TAP invites companies to pre-qualify for the supply and delivery of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and fibre optic cable. These are the final large package contracts to be awarded by TAP for project construction as company provided items.
TAP Confirms Greek Government Approved Amended ESIA
Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy gave formal approval to the amended Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) submitted by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) for the Greek section of the pipeline in December 2014.
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.
Snam S.p.A. Becomes Shareholder in TAP
TAP is pleased to announce that Snam S.p.A. (Snam) has completed its acquisition of Statoil’s 20% interest in TAP. As a result, TAP’s shareholding is now comprised of BP (20%), SOCAR (20%), Snam S.p.A. (20%), Fluxys (19%), Enagás (16%) and Axpo (5%).
TAP issues contract notice for construction of compressor stations in Greece and Albania
The scope for this contract will include the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of one compressor station in Albania near Fier and one compressor station in Greece near Kipoi.
ESIA Greece - Amendment (in Greek)
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 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 Certified as Independent Transmission Operator (ITO)
The national regulatory authorities of Albania (ERE), Greece (RAE) and Italy (AEEGSI) certified Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG on the basis of the independent transmission operator (ITO) model, part of the European Union's Third Energy Package.
TAP Helps Deliver Road Safety Seminars to Thousands of Students in Northern Greece
TAP AG is the Sponsor of the Road Safety Seminars, a programme organised and implemented by the Hellenic Institute of Transport (ΙΜΕΤ/ΕΚΕΤΑ), at the Prefectures of Western Macedonia, Central Macedonia and Eastern Macedonia-Thrace. Honouring its commitment to comply with internationally recognised health and safety standards and to promote best practices, TAP undertakes educational initiatives...
TAP Presents Project Update at the Athens Energy Forum
In Greece, TAP Country Manager for Greece Papalexandri noted, construction is ongoing in all three Northern Regions the pipeline traverses.
TAP Awards Fibre Optic Cable Contract
TAP has selected Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd. (HFCL) for the supply and delivery of approximately 1,550 kilometres fibre optic cable. This will facilitate bi-directional communication feed from the pipeline and associated assets, such as compressor and block valve stations, to the supervisory control centre.
TAP begins Land Easement and Acquisition
TAP begins its Land Easement and Acquisition (LEA) activities for the 870 km long Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in Albania, Greece and Italy.
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...
TAP Announces New Management Team - Luca Schieppati appointed as new Managing Director & Walter Peeraer joins as President of TAP AG
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) announced today the appointment of Luca Schieppati as Managing Director and Walter Peeraer as President, both starting on 27th June 2017. Luca Schieppati will replace the current Managing Director Ian Bradshaw.
Severe weather in Europe highlights urgent importance of finding a solution to bring Caspian gas to SEE
Statement by Kjetil Tungland, Managing Director, TAP
TAP launches new visual identity to signify new phase of the project
TAP’s new visual identity comprises of a bright new logo and a newly launched website. This will provide local communities in the pipeline’s transit countries of Greece, Italy, and Albania with detailed, up-to-date and relevant information about the project.
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.
Progress with TAP's access rights to the Greek National Natural Gas System
Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) in Greece included TAP into the User Registry of the National Natural Gas System