Earlier this year Gazprom’s deputy head Alexander Medvedev said the company was considering pumping gas through the link.
As for rerouting the pipeline, Peeraer said the landfall site, which had been chosen from 20 other locations for its minimal environmental impact, would not be changed. Such a move could put the project back 4-5 years, he added.
“The commitment is to transport about 8 to 10 bcm to Italian shores. Re-routing through Albania is not an option. There is no Plan B,” he noted.
Regarding the project’s financing by the European Investment Bank (EIB), Peeraer said talks with the Bank are ongoing, adding he expects a decision in February.
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