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Expected Gas Sourcing
Algeria, Caspian Region, Libya, Norway, Russia, LNG ()
Benefits
Main Driver
Others
Main Driver Explanation
The main driver is the elimination of Malta's isolation from the European Gas network.
Benefit Description
The project will end Malta's isolation from the Trans-European gas network and thus contribute to gas market integration and improved security of energy
supply and diversification of fuels for the island. The project is expected to support objectives of sustainability as it will contribute towards the reduction of
GHG emissions whilst also acting as a back-up for renewable energy. It will contribute towards diversification of imported sources, thus enhancing
competition in Italy. In Malta, it will provide access to a potentially lower cost fuel for both power generation and the inland market thereby improving
competitiveness and affordability.
Time Schedule
Grant Obtention Date
14/10/2015
Delay Since Last TYNDP
Yes
Delay Explanation
The pre-feasibility study was completed in April 2015 and concluded that the optimal solution for the natural gas interconnection (Phase 1)
between Malta and continental Europe would be a 560mm diameter pipeline interconnection between Gela in Sicily and Delimara in Malta. As
part of the pre-feasibility study, the project timeline for Phase 1 was analysed for each distinct phase of the project and updated to reflect more
realistically the expected time required for complete project implementation. The main project stages include the basic design studies,
permitting process and related environmental studies, detailed engineering design (FEED), tendering procedures and finally the construction
and commissioning. The re-scheduling of 39 months in the commissioning date compared to the TYNDP 2015 reflects this result.
Specific Criteria Fulfilled Comments
The project will contribute to market integration as it will eliminate Malta's isolation by connecting to the European gas network. It will improve
Malta's security of energy supply and diversification of fuels by reducing the current dependence on imported fuel oils. The project will support
objectives of sustainability as it will contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and will support back-up for renewable energy. It will
contribute to diversification of import sources and thus enhance competition in Italy. In Malta, it will provide access to a potentially lower cost
fuel for power generation and potentially for maritime LNG bunkering and the inland market sector thereby improving competitiveness and
affordability.
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