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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 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.
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 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 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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
TAP Inaugurates the Renovated Dorilaiou Street in Serres
On 5 December 2017, the Municipality of Serres and TAP inaugurated the fully renovated (former) Dorilaiou Street, at the city’s central square. Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a stroll on the new pedestrian walkway and a ride on the new Dorilaiou Street bike road. The investment included: paving the street, creating a two-way paved bike road, creating a tactile paving for the visually...
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 Awards Onshore Construction Contracts for Albanian and Greek Pipeline Sections
TAP has awarded the contracts for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of approximately 760km of cross-country onshore pipeline - 48 inches (1.2m) in diameter - in Greece and Albania. TAP’s construction is split into five lots (or sections) – three lots in Greece and two lots in Albania.
TAP Awards Offshore Construction Contract to Saipem SpA
TAP has awarded to Saipem SpA the contract for Engineering, Pro-curement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) for the offshore section of the project. TAP’s 36-inch offshore pipeline across the Adriatic Sea – between the coastlines of Albania and southern Italy – will be approximately 105 km in length, down to approximately 820 meters below sea level at the deepest.
TAP Awards Offshore Line Pipes Package to Salzgitter Mannesmann International
TAP has awarded a contract to Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH for the supply of approximately 110km 36-inch offshore line pipes to be used in the 105 km section of the project across the Adriatic Sea, between the coastlines of Albania and southern Italy. This contract award makes up more than 71,000 tonnes of offshore line pipe.
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 Awards Compressor Stations Contract to Italian-Greek Joint Venture
TAP has selected a joint venture comprising Renco S.p.A (Italy) and Terna S.A. (Greece) for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of the project’s compressor stations. In Greece, the award covers the provision of EPC and commissioning of one compressor station at Kipoi. In Albania, the award covers the provision of EPC and commissioning of one compressor station at Fier and one...
First TAP line pipes arriving in Thessaloniki and Kavala
Greece. The first deliveries of steel line pipes and bends, to be used in the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG section traversing Greece, have started arriving at the ports of Thessaloniki and Kavala.
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.