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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...
Prolonged Validity Period for TAP’s Exemption
The regulatory authorities in TAP’s host countries – Greece, Italy and Albania – have released a joint opinion, prolonging the validity period of TAP’s exemption from certain provisions of the EU Gas Directive. TAP’s exemption has been updated in line with the planned commencement date of Shah Deniz Phase 2 gas exports to Europe, now expected in 2020. This enables TAP to be fully aligned with...
TAP closes Market Test
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) announces the closure of the binding Booking Phase that had been launched in March this year and, thereby, the completion of the Market Test. As a result of this Market Test, additional capacity will be provided at TAP’s entry point at the Turkey-Greece border and additional exit points will become available along the route.
TAP issues Invitations to Tender for its onshore pipeline contract
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) has issued the first major Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the construction of the onshore section of the pipeline. This is an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contract, which may be split into further contracts, depending on the offering bids.
TAP receives Independent Natural Gas System (INGS) license from Greek Regulatory Authority (RAE)
Athens, Greece. Greece’s Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) has granted Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) a license for an Independent Natural Gas System (INGS). The license, granted by the authority on the 5 September 2014, refers to the Greek section of the project. The term of the license is 50 years.
TAP confirms Greek Government approval of Environmental Social Impact Assessment
Greece’s Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change gave formal approval and signed the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) submitted by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) for the Greek section of the pipeline, concluding another major milestone for the project.
TAP Launches New Corporate Website to Mark New Phase of the Project
Baar, Switzerland. The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) launches its new corporate website. This marks the upcoming transition of the project to the operations phase, as preparations continue to start transporting natural gas from the Shah Deniz II field in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea to Europe.
TAP Renovates a Bridge in Çorovoda to Facilitate Tourism
TAP finalised the reconstruction of a double lane bridge in the city of Çorovoda, which will improve transport infrastructure as well as access to the main hospital in the city. It will also facilitate access to the Osumi Canyon and other touristic sights in this part of Albania. The inauguration ceremony culminated with the unveiling of a recognition plaque.
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.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Visits TAP Site in Alexandroupoli
Six months after inaugurating the construction of the TAP in an official ceremony held in Thessaloniki, on Friday 25 November, the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited the project’s works currently under way in Alexandroupoli. The Prime Minister was welcomed on site by Ian Bradshaw, TAP Managing Director, Rikard Scoufias, Country Manager for Greece, and Ulrike Andres, Commercial &...
TAP issues contract notice for supply of large diameter ball valves
The scope of this particular Supply Contract will include manufacturing, testing and delivery of large diameter ball valves.
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.
TAP Marks Start of Construction in Albania
The occasion was marked by an inauguration ceremony near the town of Fier, attended by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, Minister of Energy and Industry, Damian Gjiknuri, and TAP Managing Director, Ian Bradshaw. As one of the largest foreign investments in the country, TAP will have a positive impact on the country’s energy sector and will help encourage other foreign investments, Prime...
TAP Awards Contract to Corinth Pipeworks S.A. for Onshore Line Pipe
TAP has awarded a contract to Corinth Pipeworks S.A. who will provide approximately 495km of 48” diameter line pipes for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline across Greece. This contract award makes up approximately 270,000 tonnes of line pipe.
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.
Snam S.p.A. to join TAP shareholding, acquiring 20% stake in the project from Statoil
TAP is pleased to announce that Snam S.p.A. (Snam) will shortly join TAP’s shareholding by acquiring a 20% stake in the project from Statoil. The transaction is expected to close by end 2015. Following closing, TAP’s shareholding will be comprised of BP (20%), SOCAR (20%), Snam S.p.A. (20%), Fluxys (19%), Enagás (16%) and Axpo (5%).
TAP and TANAP sign Agreement for Cooperation during Construction
In November 2015, the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Company (TANAP) and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) signed an Agreement for Cooperation during Construction (ACC). The document stipulates the responsibilities for constructing the interconnection and the technical specifications for connecting the two pipelines, further strengthening project alignment along the Southern Gas...
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 Awards Turbo Compressors Contract to Siemens
TAP has awarded the contract for the supply of six gas turbine turbo compressor units to Siemens AG. Half of these items will be installed in TAP’s compressor station near Kipoi, in Greece, and the remaining half at TAP’s compressor station near Fier, in Albania.
TAP issues invitation to tender for Supply of Gas Turbine Turbo Compressor Units
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG’s (TAP) procurement process moves forward as it issues its next Invitations to Tender (ITT) for the supply of six gas turbine turbo compressor units.
MENA: Training in Restaurant Management
Through the MENA programme, restaurant owners and managers in the Lecce area received three-month high-level training in restaurant management, cooking techniques and the transformation of food products. The project, sponsored and organised by TAP, brings together top-rated chefs and local restaurant owners and managers, ultimately supporting the local economy and tourism. The programme is...
TAP Invites Companies to Pre-qualify for Line Pipes and Bends
TAP has launched its pre-qualification process for onshore line pipes and bends. The scope for this contract has been divided into six lots which will be delivered to marshalling yards in Kavala and Thessaloniki in Greece and Durres in Albania.