BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. The total volume of gas transportation via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) as of May 1, 2024, is 35 billion cubic meters, a source in the oil and gas market of Azerbaijan told Trend.
“TAP's initial capacity was 10.5 billion cubic meters per year. At the moment, this figure has increased to 11.5 billion cubic meters per year,” the source said.
As a vital component of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline plays a crucial role in enhancing the continent's energy security, fostering the diversification of energy sources, and supporting the transition towards decarbonization.
With annual transportation capacity of approximately 10 billion cubic meters of gas, the pipeline also holds the potential for capacity expansion to 20 billion cubic meters. TAP's provision of a reliable source of natural gas significantly contributes to ensuring Europe's access to a new and sustainable energy resource.
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