

Gas_16 / Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (Fier, AL - Split, HR)
Brief project description
The Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) project is based on the idea to connect the existing Croatian gas transmission system, via Montenegro and Albania with the TAP system (Trans Adriatic Pipeline) or a similar project. The total length of the gas pipeline from the Croatian town Split to Albanian town Fieri is 511 km. Its 5 bcm/y capacity provides the natural gas supply of Albania (1 bcm), Montenegro (0.5 bcm), the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 bcm) and Croatia (2.5 bcm).
The implementation of the entire Ionian Adriatic Pipeline project enables opening of the new energy corridor for the SEE region within the fourth EU transmission corridor, with the aim to establish a new natural gas supply direction from the Middle East and Caspian region. The IAP will have a bidirectional gas flow possibility i.e., it will be able to provide natural gas supply of SEE from other sources, one of them the future LNG solution on the island of Krk. The comprehensive Feasibility Study financed by the WBIF has been completed in April 2014.
The main benefits of IAP:
- Gasification of Albania, Montenegro, southern part of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Security of supply and diversification of supply,
- Market integration,
- Competition
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Basic project data
Descriptions Croatia Montenegro Albania Project promoter company/Organization full name Plinacro d.o.o.
Montenegro Bonus Albgaz Sha Shareholders of the project promoter company
Plinacro d.o.o. Montenegro Bonus Albanian Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy Project name
IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP)
IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP) IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP) Project PECI or PMI
PMI PMI PMI Project Code on the current (2018) PECI/PMI list
Gas_16 Gas_16 Gas_16 Project Name on the current (2018) PECI/PMI list
Ionian Adriatic Pipeline Ionian Adriatic Pipeline Ionian Adriatic Pipeline Project Code on the current (2017) EU PCI list Project Name on the current (2017) EU PCI list Project final investment decision status Non-FID Non-FID Non-FID Project Name in the ENTSO(G/E) TYNDP 2018 Submission IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP) IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP) IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP) Project Code in the ENTSO(G/E) TYNDP 2018 Submission TRA-N-068 TRA-N-068 TRA-N-068 Project Name in National NDP /Infrastructure Plan Split-Zagvozd; Zagvozd-Ploče;Ploče-Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik-Prevlaka-Dobreč; IONIAN ADRIATIC PIPELINE (IAP) Project Code in National NDP /Infrastructure Plan 1.12;1.25; 1.26; 1.27;5.5;KS Split
National NDP / Infrastructure plan publication year November 2017 2016 National NDP/infrastructure plan publication website The Ten-Year Development Plan of the Gas Transmission System in the Republic of Croatia Project website according to Article 9(7) of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 Plinacro projects and new PMI list, Plinacro-website Name/website of the designated competent authority in the country Ministry of Environment and Energy Ministry of Economy Albgaz Address of the designated competent authority in the country Radnička cesta 80, 10000 Zagreb
Rimski trg 46, Podgorica Rr. “Kosovarëve”, Pallati “Ndër Pro” Sh.p.k, Njësia Administrative Nr.5, Tiranë, Shqipëri -
Project details - technical information
Croatia section Dobreč, DN 800/75 bar; 252 km Montenegro section Albanian border
Albania section Fier/T 32" End point in country (Town/Interconnection Point) Croatia section Split, Croatia Montenegro section
Croatian border Albania section Shkoder, 32", 168km Pipeline capacity at border point Croatia Montenegro Albania X --> Exit (GWh/d) 83,2
120 150 X<-- Entry (GWh/d) 83,2 110
120 Compressor station location and capacity (MW) Croatia Montenegro Albania Name of the compressor station Split; 1,4 MW -
Project Implementation Plan Article 5(1)
Project Pre-feasibility Assessment Croatia Montenegro Albania Start: End: 2008 Start: End: Start: End: Details - Explanation Percentage Done (%) 100% Feasibility Assessment, ESIA/EIA and Design Studies Croatia Montenegro Albania Start: May 2012 End: February 2014 Start: May 2012 End: February 2014 Start: 2012 End: 2014 Details - Explanation Feasibilty study is completed, granted by Western Balkan Investment Framework (EU Funds) FS includes EIA/SIA and the Cost Benefit Analysis Feasibilty study is completed, granted by Western Balkan Investment Framework (EU Funds) FS includes EIA/SIA and the Cost Benefit Analysis WB5-REG-ENE-03 – FS & ESIA for the Ionian – Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) Percentage Done (%) 100% 100% 100% FEED/Main Design Croatia Montenegro Albania Start: 2016 End: 2021 Start: 2018 End: 2019 Start: 2018 End: 2019 Details - Explanation For the first section Split - Ploče the Main Design is finalized, for the other two sections Ploče-Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik-Dobreč it will be finalized in 2021 Preliminary Design of the Ionian Adriatic Gas Pipeline – Montenegro and Albania (WB15-REG-ENE-01)
Sections has started in May 2018 and now is proceeding with the ESIA study. After this project the FEED/Main Design will start.Preliminary Design of the Ionian Adriatic Gas Pipeline – Montenegro and Albania (WB15-REG-ENE-01)
Sections has started in May 2018 and now is proceeding with the ESIA study. After this project the FEED/Main Design will start.Percentage Done (%) 30% 50% 50% Market Survey - Open Season/Capacity Auction Croatia Montenegro Albania
Start: End: Start: End: Start: 2019 End: 2020 Details - Explanation Percentage Done (%) Permitting Croatia Montenegro Albania Start: 2012 End: 2023 Start: 2020 End: 2023 Start: 2020 End: 2021 Details - Explanation For the first section Split - Ploče - permitting is finalized, for the other two sections Ploče-Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik-Dobreč Location Permits are in process of obtaining Percentage Done (%) 80% 30% Regulatory/Authority Approval of the project Croatia Montenegro Albania December 2017 2021 Details - Explanation The project is approved by NRA in the National TYNDP Final Investment Decision taken Croatia Montenegro Albania 2021 2022 2022 Details - Explanation Tendering Croatia Montenegro Albania Start: 2020 End: 2021 Start: 2022 End: 2023 Start: 2023 End: Details - Explanation Percentage Done (%) Construction Croatia Montenegro Albania Start: 2020 End: 2023 Start: 2022 End: 2025 Start: 2024 End: 2028 Details - Explanation This is preliminary timetable, subject to change from timing of FID and Permitting process Commissioning Croatia Montenegro Albania 2023 2025 2026 Details - Explanation -
Project Annual Report Article 5(4)
Project evolution since 2013 Croatia Montenegro Albania Evolution driver description Investment on Time
Investment on Time Investment on Time Explanation Mitigation measures to ensure project schedule Project implementation actions conducted since 2016 Croatia Montenegro Albania Project development Croatian sections are in a mature phase:
1. Split –Ploče
a. Gas Node Split – Building permit obtained
b. Split-Zagvozd - Building permit in the process of obtaining
c. Zagvozd-Ploče - Building permit in the process of obtaining
2. Ploče-Dubrovnik – Location Permit in the process of obtaining
3. Dubrovnik-MNE border - Location Permit in the process of obtaining
The project promoters are focusing on the activity in Montenegrin and Albanian sections. Gas Master Plan is finalized for both countries, and Preliminary design is in progress.
The main focus is establishing the IAP project company, that is in process of foundation. The company should be established by the begining of 2019. The members will be the TSOs of relevant countries.Permit Granting Consultation procedures Construction Commissioning -
Project CAPEX and financing information
CAPEX Information Croatia Montenegro Albania 2020 51 mEUR 2021
111 mEUR 2022
90 mEUR 30 mEUR 2023 47 mEUR 29 mEUR 2024 29 mEUR 2025 30 mEUR 43 mEUR 2026 42 mEUR 2027 42 mEUR 2028 42 mEUR Project CAPEX SUM
585,95 mEUR
Project CAPEX certainty (+/-%)
25% 25% 5% Has the project CAPEX estimate changed since PECI/PMI submission Financing Information Croatia Montenegro Albania Applied for IFI Financing (yes/no) no
no
no Granted (yes/no) no no no Which institution and in what is the amount (mEUR)
When Applied for Grants from IPA/NIF (yes/no) yes yes yes Granted (yes/no) yes yes yes When 2011 2011, 2016 2011,2016, 2023 What is the amount (mEUR) 3,5 mEUR for the Feasibility Study 0,5 mEUR for Gas Master Plan; 2,5 m EUR Preliminary Design for MNE and ALB 0,5 mEUR for Gas Master Plan; 2,5 m EUR Preliminary Design for MNE and ALB; 170 m EUR construction for ALB -
Additional project information
International Cooperation - International Agreement(s) signed Croatia Montenegro Albania When February 2018 Signatories of the Agreement Plinacro, Montenegro Bonus, Albgaz Short description Letter of Intent regarding establishment of the project company IAP. When August 2016 Signatories of the Agreement Line Ministries of Croatia, Montenegro and Albania Short description MoU on cooperation and establishment of Project management Unit of IAP Foreseen Regulatory Regime - Third Party Access Croatia Montenegro Albania Regulated Third Party Access Open Negotiated Third Party Access Open Exempted from Third Party Access capacity and duration (% of total and MW) No Foreseen Tariff Regime Cost + Return Barriers to Project Implementation Croatia Montenegro Albania Regulatory Framework no no no Permit Granting no no no Financing Yes Yes Yes Political no no no Market no no no Which incentives would support the realization of the project Finacial: Measure would be to recieve the CEF grant, that means to enter to PCI list WBIF Funds would enable the project EU Grants Final remarks, other