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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb.23
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
It is too early to talk about the supply of Black Sea gas via the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP), since there is a high demand for natural gas in Turkey, Trend quoted TANAP director general Saltuk Duzyol saying at the online press conference.
Turkey announced the discovery of Sakarya in August following the drilling of the Tuna-1 well by TPAO's drillship, the Fatih. Reserve estimates were first announced as 320 Bcm, but were later increased to 405 Bcm after further drilling revealed a second, deeper reservoir. First production from the field is anticipated in the first quarter of 2023.
“The natural gas discovered by Turkey in the Black Sea will likely be used for covering Turkey’s domestic demand. If the government of Turkey requests, we can make a joint decision with our shareholders to transport some volumes of this gas via TANAP to Europe. We haven’t so far received an official request, but it there is any, we will consider it. But I believe that this gas will be used to cover the domestic demand,” he said.
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).
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