Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline

Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline
Map of Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline
Location
CountryTurkey
General information
TypeNatural gas
OwnerTANAP project company
PartnersSOCAR (58%)
BOTAŞ (30%)
BP (12%)
OperatorSOCAR
Construction started2015
Commissioned2018
Technical information
Length1,841 km (1,144 mi)
Maximum discharge16×10^9 m3 (570×10^9 cu ft) per year
Websitehttp://www.tanap.com/

The Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP; Azerbaijani: Trans-Anadolu Təbii Qaz Boru Kəməri, Turkish: Trans-Anadolu Doğalgaz Boru Hattı) is a natural gas pipeline in Turkey. It is the central part of the Southern Gas Corridor, which connects the giant Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan to Europe through the South Caucasus Pipeline and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline. The pipeline has a strategic importance for both Azerbaijan and Turkey. It allows the first Azerbaijani gas exports to Europe, beyond Turkey. It also strengthens the role of Turkey as a regional energy hub.

The construction of the 1,841-kilometre (1,144 mi)-long pipeline started in March 2015,[1] and it was inaugurated in June 2018.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Turkey, Azerbaijan to start work on new mega gas pipeline". Hürriyet Daily News. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  2. ^ "Turkey opens TANAP pipeline that will bring Azeri gas to Europe". Deutsche Welle. 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
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