The third party exemption will allow the company to sign long term ship-or-pay gas transportation agreements with the shippers of Shah Deniz II gas.
These submissions continue TAP’s applications process to get all necessary permits and authorisations needed for the construction and operation of the TAP gas pipeline.
TAP managing director Kjetil Tungland said the fact that TAP has applied for its TPA exemptions in all three host countries further demonstrates its continued progress and strong commitment to construct major new gas infrastructure in Europe.
"TAP’s realisation will be a major step forward in opening the Southern Gas Corridor, thereby diversifying supply and enhancing energy security for Europe," Tungland said.
TAP is a natural gas pipeline project that will transport gas from the Caspian region via Greece and Albania and across the Adriatic Sea to southern Italy and further into western Europe.
The project will open a new Southern Gas Corridor to Europe and establish a new market outlet for natural gas from the Caspian Sea and beyond.
EGL of Switzerland and Norway’s Statoil each hold a 42.5% stake in TAP, while E.ON Ruhrgas of Germany holds the remaining 15% interest.
