The construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which is designed to transport Azerbaijani gas to Europe, is progressing in Greece.
TAP AG tweeted that over 17 km line pipes have been strung and 5 km welded along the pipeline route in Greece.
On August 24, TAP AG tweeted that it started welding pipes in Greece and Albania.
TAP project envisages transportation of gas from the Stage 2 of development of Azerbaijan’s Shah Deniz gas and condensate field to the EU countries.
The 870-kilometer pipeline will be connected to the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) on the Turkish-Greek border, run through Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea, before coming ashore in Italy’s south.
A ceremony marking the beginning of construction for the project was held on May 17, in Thessaloniki.
TAP’s shareholding is comprised of BP (20%), SOCAR (20%), Snam S.p.A. (20%), Fluxys (19%), Enagas (16%) and Axpo (5%). (Trend/Business World Magazine)
