BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 3. The Southern Gas
Corridor continues to play a decisive role in Europe’s energy
security and diversification efforts, contributing significantly to
strengthening the resilience of energy systems in the region, said
Vedran Špehar, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy of
Croatia, Trend reports.
He made the remarks at the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the
Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 4th Ministerial
Meeting of the Green Energy Advisory Council in Baku.
He noted that Croatia values constructive energy partnerships,
including cooperation with Azerbaijan. These partnerships help
ensure stable and diversified gas supplies for both national and
regional markets.
“Looking ahead, Croatia recognizes the ongoing strategic
importance of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s evolving energy
landscape. As the transition to a low-carbon future continues,
natural gas will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring the
secure, balanced, and stable operation of energy systems,” Špehar
said.
The Southern Gas Corridor, which delivers gas to Türkiye and
Europe, consists of the following 4 elements: Second stage of
development of Shah Deniz; Expansion of the South Caucasus Pipeline
(SCPX); - Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline and the
Trans-Adriatic Pipeline.
To date, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, the European segment of
the Southern Gas Corridor has delivered 56 bcm of gas. Moreover, in
January of this year, TAP underwent its first expansion by 1.2 bcm
per year, to provide additional supplies to the European market as
early as 2026.
