Project for the construction of a gas pipeline (s)aiming at expansion of the capacity on the interconnection of the Northern semi - ring of Bulgartransgaz EAD national gas transmission network and Transgaz S.A., Romania gas transmission network (PCI 6.8.4)
Project description and objectives:
The project is part of the concept for coordinated development of the gas transmission networks of Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary (transmission corridor Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-Austria) designed for a bi-direction natural gas transport.
On the Bulgarian territory the project will include construction of a new infrastructure and modernization and expansion of the existing one with a view of increasing the capacity of the Interconnection of the Northern semi-ring of the national gas transmission network of Bulgartransgaz network and the gas transmission system of Transgaz S.A., Romania.
The realization of the Bulgarian section together with the existing gas transmission system is expected to secure the technical possibility for natural gas supplies between 3-5 bcm/y between the planned entry points on the Bulgarian southern border and Romania and Hungary providing an opportunity to access the Central European Gas market.
Information concerning the public and planning of public discussions:
- Conducting market studies;
- Discussions and consultations with the public concerned in accordance with the effective Bulgarian legal provisions in the field of design and environmental protection, such as the Spatial Development Act, Environmental Protection Act and other legislation relevant to the particular stage of the project.
Project Promoter:
Bulgartransgaz EAD