ENTSOG GRIP SC 2017-2026 / Annex B - Project Information

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Delay Explanation

Extension in permitting procedures for authorization of construction and of regulatory TPA procedure for new gas infrastructure

Expected Gas Sourcing

Algeria, Caspian Region, LNG (QA,US)

Benefits

Main Driver Market Demand Main Driver Explanation Schedule towards commissioning will be affected by binding requests from shippers Benefit Description

IGB development is not associated with a specific supply source. The pipeline can interact with alternative supply sources - such as, Southern Corridor pipeline gas, LNG through Greece/ Turkey.

Barriers

Barrier Type

Description

The regulatory framework has to provide more streamlined process for decisions on TPA regime and licencing, and ensure a viable rate of financial return from the investment.

Regulatory

Permit Granting

Affected by delays

Government support expected on issues such as streamlined permitting and regulatory decisions on commercial development, availability of financial incentives

Political

Development of the networks of neighboring gas TSOs to be interconnected with IGB should be incentivised to ensure proper technical conditions for expected additional flows. Better integration of the gas transmission networks in the overall region affected by IGB must also be achieved in order to supply gas from IGB to the wider SEE region.

Market

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