PM Petkov: Construction of Bulgaria-Greece gas interconnector should be completed by June 2022

By the end of June, construction work on the Bulgaria-Greece gas link should be completed, on both sides. This pipeline together with the liquefied natural gas project near Alexandroupolis give us the opportunity for full diversification," Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, told the media on May 3. He went to Komotini to inspect the construction of the Greece-Bulgaria interconnector.

The project will connect the gas transmission networks of the two neighbouring countries, providing access to the Southern Gas Corridor and to a number of new sources of natural gas. The pipeline is expected to be operational for the upcoming heating season.

"Hydraulic testing of part of the route has now been completed, we have had no defects or problems to date. This means that the quality is good," the Prime Minister added. He said that the construction of such a large-scale project is difficult, but the gas link is a huge priority for the two countries.

The Prime Minister also highlighted the government's efforts to secure new gas suppliers in the wake of Gazprom's breach of contract.

"I believe we will negotiate the same or better conditions for Bulgarian consumers," Petkov said. The prime minister described the proposal to convert the currency into roubles as "arm-twisting".

The IGB pipeline is 182 km long, most of which is on Bulgarian territory. To date, the project is 92% complete with the linear part completed. The construction of the two gas metering stations at Stara Zagora, South Central Bulgaria, and at Komotini, Greece, is ongoing.

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