Proteste gegen Transadriatische Pipeline: Griechische Bauern gegen Erdgas
December 11, 2018
Ganz Europa will diese Pipeline. Wirklich ganz Europa? Wie 70 griechische Bauern gegen die Energiepolitik der EU rebellieren. Source: Proteste gegen Transadriatische Pipeline: Griechische Bauern gegen Erdgas
Funding flows into Eurasian gas pipelines
July 13, 2018
The World Bank Group has issued a guarantee for a US$1.1bn syndicated loan for the huge Trans-Antolian Natural Gas Pipeline (Tanap), which is to transport gas from Azerbaijan to Europe. Source: Funding flows into Eurasian gas pipelines
Gas Line to Europe Raises Questions of Corruption and Human Rights
July 5, 2018
For more than a year protesters have sought to stop work on a European-financed natural gas line coming all the way from Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea to the land of olive trees and beaches in sou… Source: Gas Line to Europe Raises Questions of Corrup
Pipeline mired in controversy gets half a billion euros from European development bank
July 4, 2018
Brussels, London, Rome, Prague – Today the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of EUR 500 million for the multi-billion euro Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) [1], in spite of the project failing to conform to the bank’s own policies and the fervent local resistance following the 878-kilometre pipeline where it crosses land in Greece and Albania before arriving onshore in Italy.
Gasdotto Tap, cosa cambierà, o non cambierà, con il nuovo governo
June 7, 2018
Il neoministro dell’Ambiente, Sergio Costa, ha bollato come “inutile” il corridoio Sud, che dovrebbe trasportare 10 miliardi di metri cubi di nuovo gas in Italia, sposando la tesi contraria a quella del precedente governo, che invece riteneva quest’ope
Key decision made that could rewrite EU energy policy
February 7, 2018
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Tuesday approved its largest ever single loan to an energy project: the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The 1.5 Source: Key decision made that could rewrite EU energy policy
European gas pipeline receives £1.3 billion investment despite being dirtier than coal
February 7, 2018
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline project that will transport gas across Southern Europe was promised a £1.3 billion loan from the European Investment Bank. But research suggests burning the gas will create as much carbon emissions as using coal. Environment
Despite Climate Objections, New Southern Gas Corridor Gets €1.5bn In EU Funds
February 7, 2018
The European Investment Bank says the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline will reduce dependence on both Russian gas and European coal. But a recent study says it could be as emissions-intensive as coal. Source: Despite Climate Objections, New Southern Gas Corrido
EU bank approves largest ever energy loan, for TAP pipeline
February 7, 2018
The European Investment Bank on Tuesday (6 February) approved its largest ever single loan to an energy project: the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The €1.5 billion grant will be used to bring gas from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Source: EU ban
Gasdotto Tap, sì al maxi prestito da 1,5 miliardi di euro dalla Banca europea degli investimenti
February 6, 2018
Nonostante le proteste nel Salento, la tabella di marcia dei lavori va comunque avanti. Le associazioni ambientaliste europee: “Un errore storico, le emissioni saranno persino maggiori del carbone” Source: Gasdotto Tap, sì al maxi prestito da 1,5 milia
