Technical Description
The initial capacity of the pipeline will be about 10 billion cubic metres (350 billion cubic feet) of natural gas per year, with the option to expand the capacity up to 20 billion cubic metres (710 billion cubic feet). The total length of the pipeline is approximately 800 kilometres (500 mi) and the length of the offshore section is 105 kilometres (65 mi). TAP also plans to develop an underground natural gas storage facility in Albania and offer a reverse flow possibility of up to 8.5 billion cubic metres (300 billion cubic feet). These features will ensure additional energy security for the Southeastern Europe. Total construction costs are expected to be about €1.5 billion. TAP is ready to commence pipeline operations in time for first gas exports from Shah Deniz II (expected in 2017–2018).
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