Sofia-Sidirokastro Gas Pipeline

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Sofia-Sidirokastro Gas Pipeline is an a proposed gas pipeline running from Greece to Bulgaria

Location

The pipeline is proposed to run from Sofia, Bulgaria to a location in Sidirokastro, Greece.

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Project details

• Operator: DESFA S.A, Bulgartransgaz
• Owner: DESFA S.A, Bulgartransgaz
• Parent company: DEPA S.A, Bulgarian Energy Holdings EAD
• Capacity:
• Length:
• Diameter:
• Status: Proposed
• Start year: 2029
• Cost: EUR 860 million
• Financing:
• Associated infrastructure:

Background

Greece and Bulgaria aim to transport 5-15% Hydrogen as part as the mix of fuels carried in this pipeline. This newly built hydrogen-ready pipeline will be part of the European Hydrogen Backbone, and is expected to be operational by 2030.