Ionian Adriatic Pipeline

Ionian Adriatic Pipeline

Project Description

The Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) connects the existing and planned gas transmission system of Croatia with the planned TransAdriatic Pipeline (TAP). The project aims to establish a new supply route for natural gas from the Middle East and Caspian region along the Adriatic coast. The construction of the IAP, over 500 km long, will provide a sustainable, diversified and reliable supply of natural gas for Albania, Montenegro, southern Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The WBIF has supported the preparation of the Feasibility Study, including the environmental impact assessment, through a €3.5 million grant. The study was carried out by the Infrastructure Project Facility 2 and is now complete. An additional €2.5 million EU grant was allocated in June 2016, still under the WBIF for the preparation of preliminary designs. The latter are ongoing with the Infrastructure Project Facility 5 and are due for completion by the end of 2017. 

Project Financing

WBIF Grant WB5-REG-ENE-03 € 3,500,000
WBIF Grant WB15-REG-ENE-01 € 2,512,500
Beneficiary Contribution Own Contribution € 30,000,000
EBRD Loan € 256,000,000
Total € 292,012,500
Total Grants € 6,012,500
Total Loans € 256,000,000

Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners