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TAP Archaeological Works Enrich Western Macedonia
Archaeological remnants of human activity in Western Macedonia from the Neolithic to the post-Byzantine period have been brought to light in archaeological excavations, carried out in the context of construction works for the TAP. The work has been undertaken by archaeologists employed in the area by the project and monitored by the local Ephorates of Antiquities (of Kozani, Florina and...
ROW (Right-of-Way)
A narrow, un-obstructed strip or corridor of land of a specific width directly above the pipeline and around the supporting facilities, where some of the property owner's legal rights have been granted to a pipeline company. A right-of-way agreement between the pipeline company and the property owner is also called an easement. Rights-of-ways and easements provide a permanent, limited interest...
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 and NGO Korpusi i Vullnetarëve Join Forces for Clean-up
In June and July, TAP and “Korpusi i Vullnetarëve”, a member of the NGO “Free Thought Forum”, organised 5 environmental clean-ups along the pipeline route in Albania.
TAP Completes First Phase of Access Roads and Bridges Rehabilitation in Albania
At the end of 2016, TAP completed the first phase of road infrastructure rehabilitation in Albania, comprising the upgrade of approximately 58km of access roads, construction of two new bridges and refurbishment of 40 bridges. Works lasted one year and a half and were conducted by the joint venture formed by Gener 2 Sh.p.K and Sicilsaldo S.p.A.
TAP Starts Seman River Crossing Using State-of-the-Art Technology
TAP began the complex works for crossing an approx. 1.1km stretch in the Albanian region of Fier, which hosts the Seman river, a railway as well as a road.
TAP starts the Land Exit Process in Albania
TAP commenced the formal Land Exit process of the temporary leased land for the construction of the pipeline. A small ceremony was held on the 29th June with some of landowners to mark this key milestone. To date, more than 420 parcels have been returned to the landowners and Land Exit agreements have been signed.
TAP strengthens its Italian team Giampaolo Russo appointed as Country Manager
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has today strengthened its team in Italy with the appointment of Giampaolo Russo, who takes position as TAP Italy’s Country Manager, effective 15 October 2012. Paul Pasteris, will continue to work for TAP and to develop the project in Italy.
TAP Received ISO 14001 Certification
In April 2018, TAP's environmental management system, that covers all pipeline construction activities in Italy, Albania and Greece as well as TAP corporate activities, has been certified according to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 14001:2015 standard. Obtaining this certification is an assurance that TAP has in place industry best practice environmental processes and...
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.
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...
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.
Shkelqim Bozgo, Country Manager Albania, Leaves TAP
TAP announced today that Shkelqim Bozgo, Country Manager for TAP AG, following nearly four years at the helm of TAP’s Albania Country Office, has left the Company today. Luca Schieppati, Managing Director at TAP, commented: “I would like to thank Shkelqim for his great contribution to TAP during his tenure here and particularly, for building up the TAP Albania Country Office into what it is...
Sustainability
Trans Adriatic Pipeline’s sustainability goals are embedded in our strategy, values, objectives and policies. We have various programmes in place to address financial, environmental, social-cultural and human dimensions.
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline is Complete
After almost four and a half years since the start of construction, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline is substantially complete. The TAP pipeline has been filled with natural gas from the Greek-Turkish border up to the pipeline receiving terminal in Southern Italy.