So far, 8.5 billion cubic meters of gas have been transported to Italy delivered via the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which carries Azerbaijani gas to Europe, APA-Economics report citing TAP consortium.
According to the information, since its launch (December 31, 2020), 10 billion cubic meters of gas were transported to Europe via the pipeline.
“10 billion cubic meters is a symbolic but important milestone. More than a year after the start of commercial operations, we have made an important contribution to Europe’s energy security and supply diversification by providing efficient, reliable, and sustainable transportation services to our shippers. At present, we spend can reach full transport capacity with 10 billion cubic meters. Besides, we can add more volume through short-term auctions, “said TAP’s managing director, Luca Schieppati.
Notably, TAP is a part of the $40 billion Southern Gas Corridor, stretching 3,500 km from Azerbaijan to Europe and drawing from Azerbaijan’s giant Shah Deniz II field in the Caspian Sea. Increasing the capacity of 878 km long TAP pipeline to 20 billion cubic meters. increase to cubic meters creates opportunities for the expansion of Azerbaijani natural gas export markets in Europe at the next stage.
Source: Azeri-Press News Agency