TAP has made 160 million cubic metres per year of capacity available for gas moving from Greece to a new exit point at Roskovec. The expansion adds additional access for Albania, while the lack of a developed domestic gas network continues to limit deliveries to end users. The new arrangements are tied to changes on the Greek side and planned infrastructure inside Albania.
Bidirectional flows between TAP and Greece’s transmission system
The update follows the conversion of the Nea Mesimvria interconnection, west of Thessaloniki, to bidirectional operation on October 1. With the change in place, gas can flow between TAP and Greece’s transmission system in either direction. This enables the expanded exit capacity to connect with supply movements originating from Greece.
Fier South Exit Point scheduled for 2027
A separate Fier South Exit Point is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2027. The facility is located beside TAP’s compressor station near Fier. It is designed to reduce pressure and meter gas before delivery into Albania’s future network, with ownership expected to transfer to Albania after construction.
Albanian corridor and distribution plans linked to SOCAR memorandum
Domestic development plans include a Fier–Vlore gas corridor and municipal distribution infrastructure. A memorandum signed with SOCAR in November 2024 covers development of a distribution network in Korca. Additional exit capacity provides more supply options, but commercial demand depends on building pipelines and distribution systems that connect entry points to customers.
Current supply route through TANAP and TAP
TAP currently carries mainly Azerbaijani gas from Shah Deniz. That gas reaches Greece through TANAP, before crossing Albania and the Adriatic to Italy. The expanded exit arrangements add further routing flexibility as Albania’s downstream network develops.
