1 Διαδριατικός Αγωγός 2 Φυσικού Αερίου Contents

What is TAP? 03 Our commitment 22

Southern Gas Corridor 06 Health and Safety 24 support 07 Emergency response 24 Strategic partnerships 08 Environment 24 Benefits for host countries 09 Assessing environmental and social impacts – ESIAs 24 The pipeline 11 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 26 Community Human rights 26 TAP’s route 12 Social and Environment Pipeline construction 15 Investment Programme 26

Paving the way 17 Securing the future 28

Procurement 19 Land access 20 About us 30

Our company 31 Our values 31 Code of Conduct 31

Contact us 32

Contents 01 TAP is a project for the future, helping to ensure the security of Europe’s energy supply for decades to come.

02 What is TAP?

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will transport Caspian natural gas to Europe through , and .

Connecting with the Trans Anatolian High standards A better deal Pipeline (TANAP) at the Greek- TAP’s shareholders are major By helping to improve the liquidity and Turkish border, TAP will cross Northern energy companies with significant competitiveness of European energy Greece, Albania and the experience in delivering complex markets, TAP will also encourage a before coming ashore in Southern international projects. better deal for both energy producers Italy to connect to the Italian natural and consumers. gas network. They take environmental management, corporate social In addition to the stimulus to Once built, TAP will offer a direct responsibility and safety ver y seriously, economic development that new transportation route to connect implementing good industry practice. energy supplies bring, construction of with other parts of the Southern Gas In addition, TAP aims to comply the pipeline will attract direct foreign Corridor, a 3,500km long gas value with the environmental and social investment to TAP’s host countries. chain stretching from the Caspian performance requirements of the Sea to Europe. European Bank for Reconstruction Independent experts confirmed the and Development (EBRD). The creation of new jobs, directly and pipeline’s design has been indirectly, in manufacturing, utilities, developed in accordance with transport, communications, financial recognised national and international and business services. safety standards. All of this expertise equips TAP to deliver the project Furthermore, TAP is not dependent on safely, on budget, on time and to public subsidies. specification by 2020. At a regional level, TAP will also Anticipating future needs, the help realise the European Union’s project’s developers integrated objective of facilitating gas supplies to flexibility into the pipeline design to the growing energy markets of South accommodate future gas volumes. East Europe, some of which currently TAP’s initial capacity of 10 billion cubic have no access to gas at all. metres (bcm) of gas per year is equivalent to the energy TAP is a project for the future, helping consumption of approximately seven to ensure the security of Europe’s million households in Europe. In future, energy supply for decades to come. the addition of two extra compressor stations could double throughput to 20 bcm/a as additional energy supplies come on stream.

What is TAP? 03 Once built, TAP will become an important part of the , contributing to Europe’s energy security. One of the most important energy infrastructure projects, the pipeline will allow Caspian natural gas to flow into Europe’s energy markets.

04 Trans Adriatic Pipeline What is TAP? 05 Southern Gas Corridor different European markets and The Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) consumers. is a term used to describe planned natural gas infrastructure projects TAP’s design offers various connection aimed at improving the security and options to a number of existing and diversity of the EU’s energy supply proposed pipelines along its route. by bringing new supplies of natural This will enable the possible deliver y gas via new routes from the Caspian of Caspian gas to destinations region to Europe. throughout Europe:

– Greece and Albania: TAP will transit directly through Greece and Albania. Greece’s public gas supply corporation DEPA signed a gas sales agreement with the Shah Deniz Consortium in September 2013. The transit through Albania creates TAP’s design offers various connection the opportunity to supply Albania with gas in future once local gas options to a number of existing and distribution facilities are developed proposed pipelines along its route. and a gas sales agreement is in place.

– Bulgaria: TAP can provide a new source of gas to Bulgaria: • the Interconnection Point with the DESFA Network at the location of Nea Messimvria will allow the transportation of gas to Bulgaria Complex gas value chain through the Interconnection Point The Southern Gas Corridor is one of of Kula-Sidirokastro the most complex gas value chains • In Komotini TAP will connect to the ever developed in the world. planned IGB pipeline connecting Greece to Bulgaria. It is comprised of several separate energy infrastructure projects – South Eastern Europe: Caspian representing a total investment of gas could flow to the region’s approximately US$45 billion: growing markets and contribute to the establishment of new – The Shah Deniz 2 development, energy markets in the Balkans drilling wells and producing gas and South East Europe that are offshore in the . currently dependent on a single – Expansion of the natural gas gas supplier. TAP is cooperating processing plant at the Sangachal with the developers of the planned Terminal on the Caspian Sea coast Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) to in . discuss connection possibilities. This – Three pipeline projects: may enable Caspian gas to flow • to markets in Southern , (SCPX) – Azerbaijan, Albania, , and Bosnia • Trans Anatolian Pipeline and Herzegovina. (TANAP) – • Trans Adriatic Pipeline – Italy: TAP will connect to the Italian (TAP) – Greece, Albania, Italy natural gas grid operated by – Expansion of the Italian gas Rete Gas from which all Italian gas transmission network. exit points to European destinations – Possibilities for further connection to may be reached. gas networks in South Eastern, Central and Western Europe. – Austria and Central Europe: natural gas transported via TAP can reach Taking Caspian gas to Europe the Central European Gas Hub, To ensure that the Southern Gas Austria via the Trans Austria Gas Corridor fulfils its purpose, it is essential (TAG) pipeline, using reverse flow. that Caspian gas reaches many

06 Trans Adriatic Pipeline – Germany and France via for trans-European energy : using reverse flow infrastructure (TEN-E). TAP’s PCI status through the Transitgas pipeline. was reconfirmed in November 2015.

– United Kingdom: grid operators TAP was selected as a PCI for its role Snam Rete Gas and Fluxys have in opening up the Southern Gas 3.500 km agreed to develop physical reverse Corridor, one of 12 so-called energy Total distance of the Southern Gas flow capabilities between Italy and corridors identified by the EU as Corridor gas value chain the UK by interconnecting the gas priorities for the achievement of its markets of Italy, Switzerland, objectives. Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, enabling Caspian gas to PCI status is reserved for key reach the UK. infrastructure projects and is intended to accelerate the granting of The Southern Gas Corridor is a major necessar y licenses and permits and to component of EU energy policy. TAP’s improve regulator y processes. role in realising that vision will not only provide economic benefits. It will also Eligible projects must: ensure that one of the continent’s vital energy routes remains viable for – Have significant benefits for at least decades to come. two EU member states. – Contribute to market integration European Union support and the fostering of competition. As one of the most important energy – Enhance security and infrastructure projects in many years, diversification of supply. the European Union recognises the role of TAP in bringing a new source of The identification of TAP as a PCI gas to Europe, thereby contributing to formalises the high level of political the security, flexibility and reliability of support from the EU for the project Europe’s energy supply. and its implementation.

Priority Status TAP is also a Project of Energy In October 2013, the European Community Interest (PECI) and a top Commission, European Parliament priority project for the Central Eastern and European Council designated and South-Eastern European Gas TAP a Project of Common Interest Connectivity (CESEC). (PCI) status under the new guidelines

Map of the Southern Gas CorridorTAP’s

What is TAP? 07 Strategic partnerships Building a pipeline across a continent requires substantial resources, outstanding technical expertise, high environmental and safety standards, sound financing and, above all, strong partnerships.

During the past few years, TAP has successfully established several strategic partnerships with various governments and companies.

Political Support At the geo-political level, the project received strong support from the European Union, through bodies such as the Commission, Parliament and Council.

At the national government level, the three countries through which the pipeline will pass – Greece, Albania and Italy – confirmed their joint commitment to TAP with the signing of a trilateral Intergovernmental Agreement in 2013, since ratified by each country’s parliament.

Individual Host Government Agreements (HGAs) have also been signed and ratified with the governments of Albania and Greece. They set out the framework in which TAP will be realised and operated in each country.

In Albania, where it has been designated a ‘Project of National Importance’, TAP is also supporting the government in developing a domestic gas market plan.

In Italy, TAP is part of the National Energy Strategy adopted in March 2013.

In Greece TAP has also been designated as a project of national importance and public interest.

Ionian Adriatic Pipeline In South East Europe, one of the regions that will benefit most from the Southern Gas Corridor, TAP has entered into several Memoranda of Understanding and Cooperation (MoUC) with the developers of the proposed Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP). This pipeline aims to provide gas access to the markets of Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

08 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Interconnector Greece Bulgaria gateways and energy hubs. a new source. The pipeline already In Bulgaria, the developers of the Benefits that TAP will bring include: employs highly skilled engineering planned Interconnector Greece- – Direct contribution to Gross companies from Italy. Bulgaria (IGB) signed a technical Domestic Product (GDP) through MoUC with TAP in Januar y 2014. taxes. When TAP comes on-stream, The IGB could enable Caspian gas to – Direct and indirect employment permanent staff will be required at flow into the Bulgarian network and during construction and operation. the Pipeline Receiving Terminal to further into South East Europe. – Procurement of goods and services monitor local daily operations, as well through eligible suppliers. as operation of the entire pipeline. DESFA – Social and environmental In Greece, TAP cooperates with investment programmes. the natural gas transmission system – Building and upgrading access operator DESFA. roads and bridges.

Independent studies conducted in Greece, Albania and Italy suggest that TAP will have a positive impact on the economic development of each countr y, especially during the construction phase. Independent studies Albania conducted in Greece, TAP will facilitate the development of Albania and Italy suggest Albania’s energy infrastructure and will help attract foreign investment to that TAP will have a the countr y. TAP is one of the largest positive impact on the foreign direct investments in Albania to date. economic development of each country, The pipeline will help the commercial, physical and political integration of especially during the Albania with Europe, increasing the construction phase. countr y’s regional and geo-strategic significance while promoting continued stability.

As well as encouraging stable and predictable annual tax revenues once it is operational, TAP could also support Albania in meeting its own domestic energy needs by helping to develop an internal energy market. Trans Anatolian Pipeline In Turkey, TAP cooperates with the Greece Trans Anatolian Gas Pipeline (TANAP) The project will be a source of direct which will connect with TAP on the foreign investment into Greece. At the border with Greece. same time it is expected that TAP will help encourage the creation of new Snam Rete Gas jobs during and after construction Snam Rete Gas (SRG) is the Italian and generate operational revenues gas transmission system operator that through taxes. TAP will connect to, when it comes ashore in Italy. Planned expansion of Additionally, TAP’s construction and the system will ensure that Shah Deniz operation will generate employment gas can be transported further into and business opportunities locally, Central and Western Europe. thereby fostering the transfer of knowledge and skills to local firms and Benefits for host countries workforce. Greece, Albania and Italy will strategically benefit from the Italy presence of TAP in their countries, TAP will offer Italy new opportunities enhancing their status on the to increase the level of market European energy map as regional competition by adding gas from

What is TAP? 09 Europe 4.6 Russia 32.9

10 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Caspian & North Middle East Africa 101.3 8.0 Europe 4.6 Russia 32.9

The pipeline

TAP starts in Greece at the border with Turkey, where it ties up with the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP). From there, TAP crosses the entire territory of Northern Greece (its longest section) then proceed onwards, east to west, through Albania and the Adriatic Sea before entering beneath the ground in Southern Italy to connect to the Italian natural gas network.

The pipeline 11 Caspian & North Middle East Africa 101.3 8.0 TAP’s route Guided by several Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, GREECE TAP’s developers took great care in selecting its route to avoid environmental, social and culturally • TAP’s length in Greece is sensitive areas wherever possible. approximately 550 km • Crossing 1,693 roads, Extensive consultation with the 722 rivers and 20 railways project’s stakeholders, including (major and minor crossings) national governments and local communities, also led to modifications to the pipeline’s route.

Pioneering journey ALBANIA TAP starts in Greece, at the Greece- Turkey border where it connects with the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) • 215 km onshore pipeline taking gas from Azerbaijan to Europe. • 37 km offshore pipeline From there, TAP will cross the entire territor y of Northern Greece, then Access roads: proceed onwards, east to west, • 58 km of access roads are newly through Albania to the Adriatic coast. built or updated during the first phase of road infrastructure The offshore section of the pipeline update will begin near the Albanian city of Greek route • Bridges: more than 40 refurbished Fier. TAP will then traverse the Adriatic From east to west, TAP will run for and 2 new Sea, following the contours of the approximately 550 kilometres across •An additional 120 km of road will seabed before emerging beneath Greece, making this the pipeline’s be refurbished during a the ground, in southern Italy, at Lecce, longest section. second phase of road upgrades near San Foca in the Melendugno municipality. Starting at Kipoi, at the countr y’s border with Turkey, TAP’s route in There it will tie into Italy’s gas Greece will end at the countr y’s transportation network, with its border with Albania, south-west of ITALY multiple links to other pipelines serving Ieropigi in northern Greece. markets deep into Europe. • offshore pipeline The pipeline’s section through Greece in the Adriatic Sea TAP officially marked the start of will include one compressor station - 45 km, 36-inch (900 mm) construction with a Construction near Kipoi to handle its initial capacity in diameter Inauguration Ceremony on the 17th of up to 10 billion cubic metres • micro-tunnel - 1.5 km May 2016, in . (bcm/a) of gas. An additional station • onshore pipeline - 8.2 km, near the city of Serres will be built 36 inches diameter should TAP’s capacity be upgraded • Crossing 15 asphalt roads to 20bcm/a when further supplies (major and minor crossings) come on stream.

There will also be 22 block valve stations in Greece.

For most of its route, the pipeline will be invisible once built, buried at least one metre beneath the ground.

12 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Albanian route Italian route The PRT will be the supervisor y and TAP’s route through Albania will be Approaching the coast of Italy control centre for TAP. Operated approximately 215 kilometres onshore on its journey across the Adriatic by an estimated 32 staff, the facility and 37km offshore in the Albanian Sea, TAP will pass through Italian will occupy a 12-hectare plot of section of the Adriatic Sea. It will territorial waters. The pipeline will land. Great care has been taken start at Trestenik village in Devoll then be routed through a specially to design the PRT to integrate with Municipality, in the Korça region, at constructed micro-tunnel, 1.5km long, the surrounding landscape and the Albanian border with Greece, connecting to the coast underground minimise its visual impact. Following and will arrive at the Adriatic coast at a depth of 25 metres. consultations with local stakeholders, 17km north-west of Fier. the size of the terminal was reduced This advanced feature will ensure by 40%. A compressor station will be built near that TAP does not affect the coast, Fier, and an additional compressor is avoiding any excavation near Using electric heaters to warm planned near Bilisht should capacity the beach and protecting local the gas and facilitate its flow, the be expanded to 20 billion cubic Posidonia sea grass at sea and PRT will emit zero emissions during metres (bcm/a). Eight block valve the Mediterranean Maquis scrubland normal operations unless there are stations and one landfall valve station onshore. interruptions or sudden pressure will be built along its route. variations in the Snam Rete Gas The total length of the onshore distribution network. To allow the safe passage of steel p ipes section in Italy will be approximately through Albania, more than 178 km of 8km. There will be a Landfall Valve At most, the PRT will be producing access roads will be newly b uilt or Station in the vicinity of the landfall at emissions for less than 2% of its annual upgraded. These works Lecce, near San Foca, and a Pipeline operational time. The tie-in point with are conducted in two phases. Receiving Terminal (PRT) in the the Snam Rete Gas system will be at Additionally, two new bridges have municipality of Melendugno, 8.2km the fence of the TAP facility. been built and 40 bridges refurbished. away from the coast By the end of 2016 the first phase of and protected areas. access roads and bridges was completed. An additional 120km of roads will be r efurbished during a second phase of road upgrades which has been commenced.

The pipeline 13 14 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Pipeline construction for crossing roads and rivers, and Preparator y work began in June 2015 care will be taken to mitigate any with the building and rehabilitation adverse effect on the environment of roads and bridges in Albania to during construction. access future pipeline construction sites. There will be approximately 15 camp sites along the route, with 150 to 200 54,387 pipes The pipeline will be invisible once built, staff per site. Block valve stations will will be used buried at least one metre beneath be placed 30km apart on the pipeline 32,000 pipes in Greece the ground. Only facilities such as for blocking gas flow during routine 12,977 pipes in Albania the pipeline receiving terminal, maintenance or in an emergency. 8,750 pipes offshore compressor and block valve stations 660 pipes in Italy will be above ground and they will be Offshore pipeline designed, and constructed to have TAP will traverse the Adriatic Sea at minimal environmental impact. the shortest crossing, between Fier in Albania and Italy’s southern Puglia For future upgrading to 20bcm/a, region, a distance of just 105km. it would be necessar y to construct This choice of route also took into two new compressor stations at Bilisht consideration strict environmental in Albania and Serres in Greece protection requirements and the and expansion of initial compressor nature of the Adriatic seabed. The stations. deepest point of the pipeline below The weight of steel sea level will be 820 metres in the Strait of Otranto. pipes is 516,184 tonnes Onshore pipeline (71 Eiffel towers) The onshore sections of TAP will Pipes 12 metres long will be welded • 116,184 tonnes in Albania, be approximately 878 kilometres to the pipeline string on the deck 215 km (16 Eiffel Towers) (Greece 550km; Albania 215km; of a barge and carefully lowered • 323,000 tonnes in Greece, Italy 8km). The construction of into the sea. The steel pipe will have 550 km (44 Eiffel Towers) TAP and its related facilities, will take a diameter of 36 inches (91.44 cm) • 72,000 tonnes offshore place in stages/phases and will be and a thickness of 20 to 34 mm, (10 Eiffel Towers) influenced byweather conditions and depending on the depth of water. • 5,000 tonnes in Italy in some cases, seasonal restrictions. Special equipment and techniques (almost 1 Eiffel Tower) Theactual intense construction along will be used at the landfalls in Italy the pipeline Right-of-Way (RoW) and Albania to ensure that the pipe will typically be sequenced to take is brought ashore with the least place over a period of 3 to 6 months. possible adverse effect on the local However, overall access to land environment. will be required for a longer period, to allow for continuing RoW access Construction phases for transportation and other TAP’s schedule is in alignment The overall trench excavation peripheral construction activities with upstream developments and volume is 4,545,000 m 3 and in total, could last between designed to be operational in early (almost two times the volume 12 and 24 months, inclusive of the 2020 to deliver Caspian gas. of the Cheops pyramid in ) intense construction periods. • 3,200,000 m³ in Greece • 1,300,000 m³ in Albania First, a trench approximately • 45,000 m³ in Italy 2.5 metres deep is excavated. The width of the construction corridor will depend on the terrain.

Pipes will be welded together into ‘strings’, which are then lowered into the trench, the soil filled back and the landscape reinstated while the construction ‘spread’ moves for ward. Pipes used on land will be 48 inches (1.2 metres) in diameter. All land used will be reinstated to at least, its original condition.

Techniques such as horizontal directional drilling will be used

The pipeline 15 16 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Paving the way

TAP is committed to ensuring that all landowners and users living along the pipeline corridor and affected by the project are treated with respect and compensated fairly.

Paving the way 17 TAP awarded several large strategic procurement contracts for onshore and offshore construction of the pipeline.

18 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Procurement We therefore ensure: TAP has provided opportunities for – Equal treatment of all bidders international as well as national – Competitive tendering and local companies seeking to – Objectivity, transparency and contribute to the project as suppliers reliability in our tendering process and service providers. When dealing with our contractors, TAP abides by For strategic works and supply international legislation, standards contracts, TAP applied public and good practice. procurement procedures according to the EU directives.

Overview of contracts awarded by TAP TAP has awarded a large package of strategic procurement contracts for onshore and offshore construction of the pipeline and other services and items.

Scope Contractor Award date

Access roads and bridges Gener 2 SH.P.K. April 2015 (Albania) and Sicilsaldo S.P.A(JV)   Large diameter valves RMA Kehl GmbH & Co. KG  July 2015 Turbo compressors Siemens A.G.  September 2015 Fittings and scraper traps Industria Meccanica October 2015 Bassi Luigi S.P.A.  Isolating joints Nuova Giungas S.R.L  October 2015 Onshore line pipes Salzgitter October 2015 & bends Mannesmann (297km) International GMBH 

line pipes Corinth Pipeworks S.A. November 2015 (495km) and Marubeni - Itochu  Steel INC (JV) Onshore Pipeline Max Streicher S.P.A. December 2015 Construction (Italy) and Enereco S.P.A (JV)  Pipeline Receiving Renco S.p.A December 2015 Terminal (Italy)  Onshore 2 lots Greece Bonatti S.P.A.   March 2016 EPC and J&P Avax S.A. (JV) 1 lot Greece, Spiecapag S.A.S 2 lots Albania  Offshore EPCI Saipem S.p.A  April 2016 Offshore line pipes Salzgitter Mannesmann April 2016 (110 k m) International GMBH  Compressor stations J.V. Renco S.p.A. May 2016 and Terna S.A. (JV)   Fibre optic cable Himachal Futuristic June 2016 Communications LTD  EPI SCADA, To be awarded telecommunications and security systems

JV – Joint Venture | EPC – Engineering Procurement & Construction | EPCI – Engineering Procurement Construction & Installation | EPI – Engineering, Procurement & Installation The contract for the supply of the Compressor Units was in the meantime novated to the EPC Contractor for the Compressor Stations.

Paving the way 19 Land access Important principles TAP is committed to ensuring that all The principles to which TAP is landowners and users living along the committed in undertaking the pipeline corridor and affected by the LEA process include: project are treated with respect and compensated fairly. – Compliance with applicable TAP’s LEA process national legislation and Access to land along its route is being international requirements involves approximately secured by TAP so that the pipeline (EBRD PR 5) 19,060 land plots and its associated infrastructure can – Avoidance of physical be built and operated. This process displacement and minimisation of is known as Land Easement and economic displacement. Acquisition (LEA). – Compensation for all project-associated impacts on The project will affect approximately land, standing crops and structures 19,060 plots of land: 10,170 in Greece, based on full replacement value 8,700 in Albania and 190 in Italy. Also, it (including related transaction will affect approximately 45,000 land costs). owners and users. (These numbers are – Payment of compensation before subject to change as the project progresses. the start of construction Approximately 10,170 For the latest figures please check our website). – Commitment to reach agreements with affected landowners and users plots in Greece, 8,700 TAP’s contractors work closely with wherever possible plots in Albania and 190 a number of local and international – Expropriation and compulsory companies experienced in land easement to be used only plots in Italy easement and acquisition, involving if attempts at reaching an them as sub-contractors for field work agreement fail. Affected people on TAP’s behalf in Greece, Albania will have access to TAP’s grievance and Italy. mechanism – Vulnerable people identified and assisted as necessary.

Key steps in the LEA process Below is a description of the main stages in the LEA process in all TAP host countries. Approximately 45,000 land owners and users LEA Secure Land Audit and preparation land access Construction restoration closure

2012 - 2014 2015 - 2018 2019

- Determine cadastral, - Secure land - Land restoration social and environmental access process monitoring baseline situation - Disbursement - Close - out audit - Define compensations to landowners framework and methodology - Monitoring

- Establish Livelihood - Implement Restoration Plan Right of Way

- Compensate for unforeseen damages

20 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Temporary land access Permanent land access Meetings with communities TAP mostly requires temporar y access Land required on a permanent basis In ever y community that might be to land within an approximately for above ground installations has impacted by TAP, TAP has held open 38-metre wide pipeline strip along been purchased from its current meetings for local people to learn the route in Greece and Albania owners. After construction, TAP about the Land Easement and and approximately 18-metre in Italy, will need land easements along Acquisition process, the Census and reduced where possible. the pipeline corridor with some Asset Inventor y survey, Compensation restrictions in the safety zones. Values and Compensation Principles. Temporar y access to land will also be needed for some transitor y facilities, For the latest news on the such as pipe yards and construction LEA programme, please visit: workers’ camps. Land required on www.tap-ag.com a temporar y basis will be leased by TAP for approximately two years and returned to owners in a fully reinstated condition.

Paving the way 21 Our commitment We are committed to the communities living near the pipeline, to safety and to protecting the environment.

22 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Our commitment 23 Health and Safety Environment Throughout TAP’s commitment to TAP’s commitment to the environment health and safety, TAP recognises that is at the ver y heart of our pioneering the project has a duty of care to its project. We are committed to host communities and workforce. complying with the host countr y and EU legislation and to implementing Our targets are zero casualties and no the environmental and social serious incidents. performance requirements of the European Bank for Reconstruction Safety measures are designed in and Development (EBRD). accordance with the following hierarchy: The pipeline’s route has been selected – Eliminate: wherever possible, carefully to avoid environmentally hazards are designed out to make sensitive areas wherever possible. the site inherently safe. Facilities will be carefully located and – Prevent: where it is not possible operated to reduce any potential to eliminate a hazardous material physical and ecological impacts. or process, measures are taken to ensure that the hazards Assessing environmental and social are minimised. impacts – ESIAs – Detect: if a hazardous event occurs, Before a trench can be dug or a the design ensures that it will rapidly single metre of pipeline laid, extensive be detected. preparator y and consultative work – Control: measures will be in place to had to be undertaken by TAP. control a hazardous event. – Mitigate: suitable measures will In addition to technical and be incorporated into the design to commercial feasibility studies and mitigate the effect of a hazardous preliminary engineering and design event where such measures are work, a project of this scale and size effective and appropriate. needs to understand the potential impacts it will have on the people and Also, comprehensive risk-based places along its route. competency training programmes are conducted and the health and To do this, TAP commissioned local safety performance of the project’s and international experts to conduct contractors and suppliers monitored a number of detailed surveys in its host closely at all times to ensure that TAP countries of Greece, Albania and meets its obligations. Italy. Known as Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), TAP has created a culture of these important studies analysed the lessons learned through health risks and opportunities associated and safety networks where day-to- with the pipeline project. day experiences are shared and integrated into operations. The assessments carefully considered the environmental, socio-economic Emergency response and cultural heritage impacts of TAP. TAP ensures that systems, resources and trained personnel are in place TAP follows a mitigation hierarchy for an effective response to any comprising measures to avoid emergency. Throughout the pipeline’s creating environmental or social lifespan, TAP will cooperate with impacts, and where this is not national and local emergency possible, to implement additional services and other relevant agencies measures that would minimise, to ensure that the appropriate level mitigate and, as a last resort, offset of preparedness is identified and and/or compensate any potential maintained. residual adverse impacts.

24 Trans Adriatic Pipeline 0 casualties Our target is zero casualties and no serious incidents.

TAP is committed to engaging openly, proactively and respectfully with the communities along its route.

To attain the above, the ESIA process all of its host countries, including has identified the project`s social and open and transparent dialogue environmental risks and opportunities with stakeholders along the pipeline in a systematic and comprehensive route. ESIAs were submitted to the manner. It has further informed the appropriate national, regional and development of environmental and local authorities in each countr y social management plans that guide as part of the regulator y approval TAP’s and their contractors` activities procedure for construction and during the construction, operation operation of the pipeline. and closure phases of the project. Full ESIAs have been approved in During operations there will be each host countr y - Albania (Januar y minimal impact, mostly limited to the 2013), Greece and Italy (September pipeline above ground instillations. 2014). There have been several subsequent amendments to the The ESIAs also include a detailed Greek and Albanian ESIAs to reflect description of the proposed pipeline stakeholder concerns as well as route in each country, permanent further refinement of TAP route and and temporary infrastructure created facilities. during the construction phase such as access roads and construction More information on the ESIA process camps, and operational facilities that in each host countr y is available on will be in place when construction www.tap-ag.com is completed. The level of detail carried out by TAP on its ESIAs goes beyond national requirements in

Our commitment 25 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) During 2016 TAP launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy, detailed below.

At the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, we understand that the long term success of the company is based on building and maintaining our social license to operate. We will achieve this by developing ...the environment is at the enduring relationships with our stakeholders at international, national, regional and local very heart of our pioneering levels and working with them to sustain broad community support. project. This approach is based on our commitment to deliver shared value for our stakeholders and operate in a way that enhances the benefits generated by company activities. In this way we will actively manage the social risks and opportunities generated by the construction and operation of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline. Our approach to CSR is tailored to meet the Company’s activities and will be modified as those activities change. This policy applies to all our activities and areas of operation. It is also applicable to our Contractors.

We are committed to:

• Working to high standards of Health and Safety; • Acting in accordance with TAP’s Code of Conduct “Living Our Values”; • Proactively engaging with our stakeholders and respecting local culture; • Understanding and managing our social and environmental impacts; • Working in partnership to support local communities to meet their development priorities; • Respecting the cultural heritage of the countries in which we operate; • Facilitating opportunities for the local people and businesses to benefit directly and indirectly from company activities; • Complying with, and striving to exceed, applicable international standards; and • Respecting human rights, within our area of influence.

We have in place management systems to ensure our commitments are met, including applicable strategies, plans, measuring and review procedures.

These management systems have been designed to harmonise our approach to CSR in areas affected by our activities, whilst respecting the local context of the countries in which we work.

26 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Community in addition to other stakeholders, such as regulator y bodies, local Human rights governments, and NGOs. Relevant In TAP´s view, the protection of human project information, in particular that rights requires us to understand how related to environmental and social our business could impact human impacts, health and safety hazards rights; identify abuse, and proactively and emergency management, is manage risks and opportunities to disclosed at the local level in a manner improve the conditions of the people that is accessible, understandable we impact. and culturally appropriate for those affected. TAP complies with all domestic laws concerning employment, Social and Environment Investment international labor laws and Programme conventions, health, safety, and The goal of the TAP SEI programme is security and is committed to to contribute to improved livelihoods upholding the principles set out in the and quality of life within local United Nations Universal Declaration communities in proximity to the Trans- of Human Rights. TAP is committed to Adriatic pipeline in a sustainable and implementing Voluntary Principles inclusive way. Based on extensive on Security and Human Rights. We dialogue with local communities, TAP also require our contractors to uphold will focus the SEI programme on: International Labour Organization i) Strengthening livelihoods (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental ii) Supporting improved Principles and Rights at Work. community quality of life iii) Enabling improved skills Engagement and abilities through support for Engaging with stakeholders entails education and training initiatives; a continuous dialogue with people and who are or might be affected by TAP. iv) Enhancing environmental Inclusive and culturally appropriate management including through consultations conducted in Greece, support for biodiversity. Albania and Italy provide stakeholders These TAP-wide themes are with opportunities to express their then targeted to the most views and learn more about TAP. locally-appropriate focus area in the communities in proximity to TAP. Prior disclosure by TAP of relevant and adequate project information enables stakeholders to understand the risks, impacts and opportunities of the project. TAP identifies individuals, households, communities and other entities that may be affected by the project

Our commitment 27 Securing the future A cornerstone of TAP’s commitment to the future of the communities along its route is support for social and environmental investment (SEI) projects. Discussions with local communities aim to ensure that these projects are mutually beneficial.

28 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Energy future indirectly through various ‘spill-over’ As domestic gas production declines effects, in manufacturing, utilities, in Europe, the pipeline will help secure transport, communications, financial Europe’s energy future by enabling and business services. While most of the transportation into Europe of the immediate employment gains will Securing natural gas from a new source. be during the pipeline’s construction phase, TAP will also have a lasting Environmental future economic legacy. Improving the flow of gas into the EU, TAP will also contribute to Europe’s Community future environmental future. The cleanest A cornerstone of TAP’s commitment the future fossil fuel and an important element to the future of the communities of the future low-carbon economy, along its route is support for social natural gas will play an increasingly and environmental investment (SEI) important role in achieving the projects. TAP is working in partnership EU’s commitment to reducing with local stakeholders to contribute carbon emissions and reaching its to their development priorities. environmental targets. Regional future Economic future TAP will support the EU objective of The project will attract direct supplying gas to South East Europe, foreign investment, while economic potentially contributing to the development will be stimulated by the region’s future economic and social introduction of new energy supplies development. Greece, Albania and and more competitive energy Italy will also benefit at a strategic markets. level from the presence of TAP in their countries, enhancing their status on Employment future the European energy map as regional According to independent experts, gateways and energy hubs. new jobs will be created by TAP, directly by its contractors and

TAP is working in partnership with local stakeholders to contribute to their development priorities.

Securing the future 29 About us TAP has its headquarters in Baar, Switzerland and offices in Greece (Athens, Thessaloniki, Komotini, Kozani), Albania (Tirana, Korca, Fier, Corovoda) and Italy (Lecce and Rome). Currently, the project employs hundreds of oil and gas specialists from all over the world.

30 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Our company Our values Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG is At TAP, we believe that how results a company established to plan, are achieved is just as important as develop, build and operate the TAP the results themselves. That is why we natural gas pipeline. TAP is responsible have created a corporate culture for the development and operation of in which our people can thrive, and the gas transportation infrastructure work together effectively as a team. from the Greek–Turkish border to Southern Italy. We are also committed to fostering a safe and secure working environment Once operational, TAP will provide for all our employees. transportation capacity that enables interested parties to market their gas TAP’s values guide our activities to European markets. and give us direction when we take decisions. When in doubt, they help TAP AG has its headquarters in Baar, us to challenge assumptions and Switzerland and offices in Athens, ourselves. Our values are an integral Tirana, Lecce and Rome. Currently, part of the TAP organisation. TAP employs over hundreds of oil and gas specialists from many countries. They form the firm foundations for the way we do business and interact with all our stakeholders.  Excellence Working together to be the best

People Respectful and open minded

Integrity Do what you say and say what you do

Responsibility Act safely and care for the future

Code of Conduct TAP’s values guide TAP has a rigorous Code of Conduct (available on the TAP website) and a our activities and comprehensive Ethics & Compliance give us direction Framework. The code is designed to preserve and when we take foster the integrity and reputation of TAP and to help its employees and decisions. others who act on TAP’s behalf avoid misconduct.

We are committed to acting in an ethical and socially responsible manner and within the laws, customs and traditions of the countries in which the project operates.

TAP’s ambition is to avoid negative environmental impacts, enhance positive effects and contribute to sustainable development.

About us 31 Contact us For more information about the project, please contact the relevant team below:

Switzerland Italy

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG Lindenstrasse 2 Italian Branch 6340 Baar Via IV Novembre 149 Switzerland 00187 Rome T: +41 41 747 3400 Italy F: +41 41 747 3401 T: +39 06 69 76 501 E: [email protected] F: +39 06 69 76 5032

Albania Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG Italian Office Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG Via Templari 11 Albanian Branch 73100 Lecce Building No.12 (ABA Business Centre), Italy 9th Floor, Office No 906 T: +39 0832 24971 Papa Gjon Pali II street E: [email protected] 1010 Tirana Albania T: +355(4)4 306 937 General enquiries F: +355(4)2 265 685 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Greece For further information, please visit our website at www.tap-ag.com Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG Greek Branch 5, Chatzigianni Mexi st. 115 28 Athens Greece T: +30 213 0104500 F: +30 213 0104533 E: [email protected]

32 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Σχετικά με εμάς 27 Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG Lindenstrasse 2 6340 Baar Switzerland T: +41 41 747 3400 F: +41 41 747 3401 E: [email protected] www.tap-ag.com

Published:Διαδριατικός January Αγωγός 2017 Φυσικού Αερίου