BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 27. Since commencing its commercial operations, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has facilitated the supply of over 27.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas, said Luca Schiepatti, TAP Managing Director.

Speaking at an energy summit in Italy, he noted that of this significant volume, more than 23 billion cubic meters have been exported to Italy.

As a crucial component of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline plays a pivotal role in enhancing the continent's energy security, promoting energy source diversification, and supporting the path toward decarbonization.

With annual transportation capacity of approximately 10 billion cubic meters of gas, the pipeline also holds the potential to expand its capacity to 20 billion cubic meters. By providing a reliable source of natural gas, TAP significantly contributes to ensuring Europe's access to a new and sustainable energy resource.