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TAP Announces New Greece Country Manager
TAP announced the appointment of Katerina Papalexandri as its new Greece Country Manager as of 1st September 2017. Katerina replaces the current Country Manager, Rikard Scoufias. Papalexandri brings almost 20 years of experience in the energy industry with her expertise being in gas markets and projects, commercial negotiations and stakeholder management. She joins TAP from BP in London, where...
TAP Italy Q&A re: Olive Tree Removal
To avoid any impact on the San Foca beach, TAP is building a 1.5km micro-tunnel. This state-of-the-art engineering minimises environmental impact and renders the pipeline invisible. To start building the micro-tunnel – at a site approximately 800m inland from the beach – TAP, as a first step, needs to move and store 231 olive trees, which will later be replanted at the same location.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline hires Ricardo Ruiz Nuñez as Operations Director
Ricardo joins TAP with almost 20 years of experience in the management, development and implementation of operational strategies, working for various Enagás facilities throughout his career. He joins TAP from Compañia Operadora de gas del Amazonas in Peru, where he worked as Chief Operations Officer since 2015.
TAP Awards Software Contract in Preparation for Operational Phase
TAP has selected PSI Software AG as the provider of the Commercial Dis-patching Software (CDS). The PSI software will enable TAP to perform its commercial dispatching activities for the transport of natural gas. The CDS supports TAP’s business processes, which include managing transportation contracts, nominations, matching and balancing positions, allocations, and ensuring smooth communication...
Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy Issues Installation Act for TAP
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy announced that it has granted TAP its Installation Act for Greece. The document is a key permit that paves the way for TAP's commencement of project execution mid-2016 in Greece.
TAP Issues Invitations to Tender for SCADA System and Fibre Optic Cable
TAP has issued two new Invitations to Tender (ITT). The first is for the engineering, procurement and installation of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), telecommunications and security systems. The second is for the supply and delivery of approximately 1,550 kilometres fibre optic cable.
The European Commission Grants State Aid Clearance for Greek Host Government Agreement with TAP
TAP today received confirmation that the European Commission granted state aid clearance for the Host Government Agreement concluded between the Hellenic Republic and TAP. The decision confirms that the HGA is compliant with European Union internal market rules and solidifies the legal framework by which the TAP project is realised and will be operated on Greek territory.
TAP’s Construction in Greece Progresses with more than 3,000 People
Thanks to the efforts of the 3,000+ people working for the project, 13 months after the Inauguration Ceremony, works have significantly progressed in two of the three Northern Greek Prefectures to be traversed by the pipeline. As of end-May 2017, out of the ca. 550 km of pipeline in total to be built on Greek soil, TAP’s contractors have already cleared and graded almost 300 km of the route;...
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...
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.
TAP hires Ulrike Andres, former CEO of Transalpine Pipeline as Commercial & External Affairs Director
Ulrike has held a number of management roles at a senior level in the oil and gas industry and joins TAP from the Transalpine Pipeline Group – Europe’s largest pipeline company transporting crude oil from Trieste to eight central European refineries – where she was President and Chief Executive Officer for more than five years.
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.
Over 350 companies participate in networking events with TAP main potential contractors
In anticipation of the award of contracts for the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), on 21 and 22 January, 2015, the company facilitated two supplier networking events in Alexandroupolis and Thessaloniki, Greece.
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 hires two Senior Directors as it prepares for Project Construction
In preparation for construction and marking the construction phase of the project, TAP has strengthened its project management team, hiring Norman Ingram as Project Director and Martin Mair as Operations Director. Both positions are located at TAP’s Headquarter offices in Baar, Switzerland.
TAP Issues Contract Notice for Italy Onshore Construction
TAP invites companies to pre-qualify for the construction of the Pipeline Receiving Terminal (PRT) and the installation of onshore pipeline in Italy. It is intended that the scope of work will cover two lots: the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the PRT and the EPC of an approximately 8-kilometre long, 36-inch diameter pipeline.
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 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.
TAP Supports Soil Studies and Financial Management Training
In the context of its Livelihood Assistance and Transitional Support (LATS) programme, TAP AG is implementing the first two initiatives for its host municipalities in Northern Greece, conducting soil studies and offering focused financial management training. Having paid in full compensations for the land easement and acquisition in Greece, the project continues to support households affected...
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’s shareholders
Trans Adriatic Pipeline’s shareholding is comprised of BP (20%), SOCAR (20%), Snam (20%), Fluxys (20%) and Enagás (20%).