The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has transported more than 6.53 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Europe since the beginning of 2024, Luca Schieppati, the Managing Director of TAP AG, said in an interview with Report.
"Since the beginning of this year (2024), we have transported over 6.53 bcm, including 0.46 bcm to Bulgaria, 0.60 bcm to Greece, and 5.42 bcm to Italy," Schieppati said.
Since the start of its operations, the pipeline has transported over 37.53 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas, with 2.29 bcm delivered to Bulgaria, 3.63 bcm to Greece, and 31.33 bcm to Italy, he said.
Schieppati highlighted that TAP has been operating at nearly full capacity since mid-February 2022, with significant short-term orders complementing long-term commitments.
TAP is a crucial component of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), spanning a total length of 878 km. The pipeline traverses 550 km through northern Greece, 215 km through Albania, 105 km under the Adriatic Sea, and 8 km in Italy.
The delivery of Azerbaijani gas to consumers in Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria via TAP commenced on December 31, 2020. As per agreements between Azerbaijan and the EU, the supply of Azerbaijani gas is set to reach a minimum of 20 bcm by 2027.