In April, Transgaz and Bulgartransgaz, the gas transmission operators of Romania and Bulgaria, signed a contract for the construction of the main section of a gas interconnection under the Danube river, targeting the diversification of their gas supply sources and routes.
The works will be carried out by INSPET, HABAU PPS Pipeline Systems and HABAU.
In addition to the main pipeline, the representatives of Bulgartransgaz and Transgaz on Monday signed a contract for the construction of a back-up pipeline under the Danube.
The back-up pipeline will measure 2.1 kilometers in length and will have an annual maximum capacity of 1.5 billion cubic meters.
The main gas pipeline is scheduled to become operational this summer.