BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), European leg of the Southern Gas Corridor, has transported 2.8 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe since the start of commercial deliveries in December 2020, Trend reports with reference to Azerbaijan’s energy ministry.
The Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP), the longest section of the Corridor, has delivered 2.5 billion cubic meters of gas to Turkey year-to-date, says the ministry.
The Southern Gas Corridor, which is comprised of Shah Deniz 2, the South Caucasus Pipeline Expansion, the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP), and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) became fully operational on December 31, 2020.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG confirmed on Dec. 31, 2020 the commencement of gas flows from Azerbaijan. The first gas has reached Greece and Bulgaria, via the Nea Mesimvria interconnection point with DESFA, as well as Italy, via the Melendugno interconnection point with SNAM Rete Gas (SRG).
Around 20 percent of the Southern Gas Corridor’s capacity may be used for hydrogen transportation and intensive work is underway in this regard.
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