Commercial Operation Of IP Komotini DESFA-ICGB Postponed
Date
6/29/2024 3:08:30 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29. The commercial
operation of the IP Komotini DESFA-ICGB, previously scheduled to
start on July 1, 2024, is postponed, Trend reports via the ICGB company, operator of
the Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB).
“We are actively working with the relevant authorities and
stakeholders to expedite this process. We anticipate providing an
update on the commercial operation soon and will inform you
promptly of any relevant developments,” said the company.
The IGB gas pipeline connects with the Greek national gas
transmission system (DESFA S.A.) and the Trans-Adriatic gas
pipeline (TAP AG) in the area of Komotini (Greece), and with the
Bulgarian gas transmission system (Bulgartransgaz EAD) in the area
of Stara Zagora.
The total length of the gas pipeline is 182 km, the diameter of
the pipe - 32'' - and a design capacity of up to 3 billion cubic
meters per year in the direction Greece - Bulgaria.
Depending on the market interest for larger capacity and the
possibilities of the neighboring gas transmission systems, the
capacity of IGB is designed with the option for increase up to 5
billion cubic meters per year with additional construction of a
compressor station.
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