BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 25. The permission for construction of the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline’s (IAP) second section in Croatia can be obtained soon, Plinacro company, one of the project participants, told Trend.
“For the IAP project on the Croatian side, environmental impact studies have been drawn up for all sections of the gas pipeline, a positive environmental decision has been obtained, basic designs have been drawn up and location permits have been obtained. The construction permit for the first section of the gas pipeline Split - Zagvozd has been obtained, while the construction permit for the second section Zagvozd - Ploče is expected to be obtained in the near future,” said the company.
The Ionian Adriatic Pipeline has the potential to link up with the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in order to facilitate the transportation of gas to numerous countries across Southeastern Europe.
This pipeline, spanning a total distance of 516 kilometers, will traverse Albania, extend through Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, ultimately branching in Croatia.
The pipeline's overall capacity is set to reach five billion cubic meters of gas annually. TAP has already formalized memorandums of understanding and cooperation with the project's developers, notably establishing partnerships with companies such as Plinacro (Croatia), BH-Gas (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Geoplin Plinovodi (Slovenia), and engaging in collaboration with the governments of Montenegro and Albania.
To ensure seamless coordination and synchronization of both pipeline projects, a joint working group known as TAP-IAP has been established. This group convenes regularly to address technical interconnection matters and align project timelines.
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