TAP Launches Two Tenders for Compressor Stations in Greece, Albania

TAP has launched two tenders for two compressor stations, one in Greece and the second in Albania.  

‘In Greece, the ITT will cover the provision of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of one compressor station at Kipoi’ reads the note. 

The invitation for tender in Albania is aimed at works for a compression station at Fier and one metering station at Billisht.  

‘Design and specification for the compressor stations is in line with TAP’s initial capacity of 10bcm per annum – gas transported from Shah Deniz II to Europe – with a possibility to expand that capacity up to 20bcm per annum.’

TAP confirmed that construction works are planned to begin in 2016.  

‘The selection of bidders who have been invited to tender for compressor stations has successfully passed a rigorous prequalification process’ Knut Steinar Kvindesland, Procurement Director at TAP commented. 

Last month, TAP issued the first major Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the construction of the onshore section of the pipeline, asking engineering companies to present their projects for the 760 km onshore pipeline in Greece and Albania.