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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 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.

Sixth Amendment to the ESIA Greece [PDF]

Trans Adriatic Pipeline completes Front End Engineering Design

TAP has reached another significant milestone in the project development by completing the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) stage. This prepares the natural gas pipeline project for the next steps including detailed engineering, start of tendering for steel pipes and construction services.

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.

TAP issues contract notice for supply and installation of gas turbine compressors in Greece and Albania

Six turbo compressors will be purchased for installation on two compressor stations - three for a compressor station in Albania near Fier, and three for a compressor station in Greece near Kipoi.

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.

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 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 issues Invitations to Tender for Compressor Stations

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) has issued its next Invitations to Tender (ITT) for compressor stations in Greece and Albania. TAP is issuing two separate ITTs – one for Greece and one for Albania.

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 Invitation to Tender for Large Diameter Ball Valves

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG’s (TAP) procurement process moves forward as it issues its next Invitations to Tender (ITT) for the supply of large diameter ball valves and actuators. The ITT covers 55 valves at 48” and 36”, class 600 and 900.

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.

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.

TAP and TANAP enjoy close cooperation, following signing of MoU in November 2012

The agreement establishes a technical and commercial cooperation between the two parties and formalises a mutual framework and forum for coordinated activities

TAP Submits Decision Support Package to Shah Deniz Consortium

On 28th March, 2013 the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project submitted a comprehensive transportation bid (known as the Decision Support Package or DSP) to the Shah Deniz consortium (The Consortium). Building on the information that TAP provided in October 2011, the DSP will be assessed by the Shah Deniz consortium as part of the project selection process. The Consortium’s decision on which...

TAP re-launches its procurement process

TAP will initiate new pre-qualifications for goods and services that the natural gas pipeline project requires.

Government of Albania and TAP finalise Host Government Agreement

The Albanian Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project have today signed the Host Government Agreement (HGA), formally agreeing the terms of engagement for the Southern Gas Corridor pipeline’s future delivery.

Greek parliament ratifies intergovernmental agreement on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline

The Greek Parliament on Tuesday, April 9 2013, ratified the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Albania, Italy and Greece on the construction and operation of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project. The IGA between the three countries, which was signed in Athens on February 13, 2013, confirms the host countries’ support for TAP and their cooperation for the project’s timely...

TAP secures environmental permit for Albania

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has today announced that the Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in Albania has been approved by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Water Administration. The Environmental Permit has been published by the National Licensing Centre.

Albanian Parliament ratifies Host Government Agreement between Albania and TAP

The HGA sets out the regulations by which the project will be realised and operated on Albanian territory.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline Secures Third Party Access Exemption

The European Commission has formally approved the Trans Adriatic Pipeline’s (TAP) application for Third Party Access (TPA) exemption for the initial capacity of 10bcm. The decision means that TAP can offer capacity for export of gas volumes from Azerbaijan to Europe for a period of 25 years.