Report - TAP€¦ · Third Amendment to the ESIA Greece - Small reroutings & changes in Permanent and Temporary Installations 5.13.3 Socioeconomic Environment 72 5.13.4 Cultural Heritage

Third Amendment to the ESIA Greece - Small

reroutings & changes in Permanent and Temporary

Installations

Report

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Project Title: Trans Adriatic Pipeline – TAP

GAL00-EXG-TAE-5101 Rev.:02 Document Title:

Third Amendment to the ESIA Greece - Small reroutings & changes in Permanent and Temporary Installations

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 17

Project Title 17 1.1

Project Type and Size 17 1.2

Project Location 18 1.3

Project Classification 19 1.4

Project Developer 20 1.5

Study Team 20 1.6

2 Description of Approved Project 21

TAP Project Overview 21 2.12.1.1 Project Rationale 21 2.1.2 Brief Technical Description 21 2.1.3 TAP System Throughput 22 2.1.4 Project Schedule 22 2.1.5 TAP Design Philosophy 22 2.1.6 Applicable Codes and Standards 23

Main Project Components in Greece 24 2.22.2.1 Pipeline 24 2.2.2 Block-Valve Stations (BVS) 24 2.2.3 Compressor Stations (CS) 25 2.2.3.1 Layout and design 26 2.2.4 Temporary Facilities 26 2.2.4.1 Storage and Pipe Yards 26 2.2.4.2 Construction Camps 26

Project Progress since Permitting 26 2.3

3 Project Modifications 28

Changes in Blockvalve Stations (BVS) Locations 28 3.1

Changes to the Blockvalve Stations (BVS) Design 28 3.2

Changes in Pipeyards (PYs) Locations 29 3.3

Changes in Construction Camps (CAMPs) Locations 29 3.4

Minor Changes to the Pipeline Route 30 3.5

Rationale for Project Modifications 31 3.6

4 Legislative and Policy Framework 32

Introduction 32 4.1

Legal Basis for the Third Amendment to the ESIA 32 4.2

Changes to the ESIA Legal Framework since ESIA Submission 33 4.3

5 Environmental Cultural Heritage and Socioeconomic Baseline 36

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Introduction 36 5.1

Relocation of Block Valve Station 01 (BVS01) 36 5.25.2.1 Proposed location of BVS01 36 5.2.2 Physical environment 37 5.2.2.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 37 5.2.2.2 Soil and subsoil 37 5.2.2.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 38 5.2.3 Biological Environment 38 5.2.4 Socioeconomic Environment 39 5.2.5 Cultural Heritage Environment 39

Relocation of Block Valve Station 05 (BVS05) 39 5.35.3.1 Physical environment 40 5.3.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 40 5.3.1.2 Soil and subsoil 40 5.3.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 41 5.3.2 Biological Environment 41 5.3.3 Socioeconomic Environment 42 5.3.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 42




Relocation of Block Valve Station 13 (BVS13) 51 5.75.7.1 Physical environment 52 5.7.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 52 5.7.1.2 Soil and subsoil 52 5.7.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 53 5.7.2 Biological Environment 53

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5.7.3 Socioeconomic Environment 54 5.7.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 54






Relocation of Block Valve Station 22 (BVS22) 69 5.135.13.1 Physical environment 70 5.13.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 70 5.13.1.2 Soil and subsoil 70 5.13.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 71 5.13.2 Biological Environment 71

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5.13.3 Socioeconomic Environment 72 5.13.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 72

Relocation of Pipeyard 01 (PY01) 72 5.145.14.1 Physical Environment 73 5.14.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 73 5.14.1.2 Soil and subsoil 74 5.14.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 74 5.14.2 Biological Environment 74 5.14.3 Socioeconomic Environment 76 5.14.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 76

Relocation of Pipeyard 08 (PY08) 76 5.155.15.1 Physical environment 77 5.15.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 77 5.15.1.2 Soil and subsoil 77 5.15.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 78 5.15.2 Biological Environment 78 5.15.3 Socioeconomic Environment 78 5.15.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 78



Plot size change of PY04 and PY09 86 5.18

Relocation of Construction Camp 03 (CAMP03) 87 5.195.19.1 Physical environment 88 5.19.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 88 5.19.1.2 Soil and subsoil 88 5.19.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 89 5.19.2 Biological Environment 89 5.19.3 Socioeconomic Environment 89 5.19.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 89

Relocation of Construction Camp 04 (CAMP04) 90 5.205.20.1 Physical environment 90 5.20.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 90 5.20.1.2 Soil and subsoil 91 5.20.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 91

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5.20.2 Biological Environment 91 5.20.3 Socioeconomic Environment 91 5.20.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 92




Plot size change of CAMP01 and CAMP02 99 5.24

Proposed rerouting at Kipoi (IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14) 100 5.255.25.1 Physical environment 101 5.25.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 101 5.25.1.2 Soil and subsoil 101 5.25.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 101 5.25.2 Biological Environment 102 5.25.3 Socioeconomic Environment 102 5.25.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 102

Proposed rerouting at Komotini Airport (IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07) 102 5.265.26.1 Physical environment 103 5.26.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 103 5.26.1.2 Soil and subsoil 103 5.26.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 104 5.26.2 Biological Environment 104 5.26.3 Socioeconomic Environment 104 5.26.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 104

Proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01) 105 5.275.27.1 Physical environment 106 5.27.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 106 5.27.1.2 Soil and subsoil 106

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5.27.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 106 5.27.2 Biological Environment 106 5.27.3 Socioeconomic Environment 107 5.27.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 107

Proposed rerouting at Krinides (IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07) 107 5.285.28.1 Physical environment 108 5.28.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 108 5.28.1.2 Soil and subsoil 108 5.28.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 109 5.28.2 Biological Environment 109 5.28.3 Socioeconomic Environment 109 5.28.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 109

Proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19) 110 5.295.29.1 Physical environment 110 5.29.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 110 5.29.1.2 Soil and subsoil 111 5.29.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 111 5.29.2 Biological Environment 111 5.29.3 Socioeconomic Environment 111 5.29.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 112

Proposed rerouting at Lachanas (IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03) 112 5.305.30.1 Physical environment 113 5.30.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 113 5.30.1.2 Soil and subsoil 113 5.30.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 114 5.30.2 Biological Environment 114 5.30.3 Socioeconomic Environment 114 5.30.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 114

Proposed rerouting at Drymos (IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08) 115 5.315.31.1 Physical environment 115 5.31.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 115 5.31.1.2 Soil and subsoil 116 5.31.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 116 5.31.2 Biological Environment 116 5.31.3 Socioeconomic Environment 116 5.31.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 117

Proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03) 117 5.325.32.1 Physical environment 118 5.32.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 118 5.32.1.2 Soil and subsoil 118 5.32.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 118 5.32.2 Biological Environment 118 5.32.3 Socioeconomic Environment 119 5.32.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 119

Proposed rerouting at Loudias river (IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03) 119 5.335.33.1 Physical environment 120 5.33.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 120 5.33.1.2 Soil and subsoil 120

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5.33.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 121 5.33.2 Biological Environment 121 5.33.3 Socioeconomic Environment 121 5.33.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 121

Proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (IP 1110 – IP 1110-02) 122 5.345.34.1 Physical environment 122 5.34.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 122 5.34.1.2 Soil and subsoil 123 5.34.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 123 5.34.2 Biological Environment 123 5.34.3 Socioeconomic Environment 123 5.34.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 124

Proposed rerouting at Verga (IP 1224 – IP 1224-02) 124 5.355.35.1 Physical environment 125 5.35.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 125 5.35.1.2 Soil and subsoil 125 5.35.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 126 5.35.1.4 Biological Environment 126 5.35.2 Socioeconomic Environment 126 5.35.3 Cultural Heritage Environment 126

Proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02) 127 5.365.36.1 Physical environment 127 5.36.1.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology 127 5.36.1.2 Soil and subsoil 128 5.36.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 128 5.36.2 Biological Environment 128 5.36.3 Socioeconomic Environment 128 5.36.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 129

6 Stakeholder Engagement 129

7 Environmental Monitoring Results 129

8 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures 130

Relocation of Block Valve Station 01 (BVS01) 130 8.18.1.1 Physical environment 130 8.1.1.1 Geology 130 8.1.1.2 Soil and subsoil 130 8.1.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 130 8.1.2 Biological Environment 131 8.1.3 Socioeconomic Environment 131 8.1.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 131 8.1.5 Approval from authorities 132

Relocation of Block Valve Station 05 (BVS05) 132 8.28.2.1 Physical environment 132 8.2.1.1 Geology 132 8.2.1.2 Soil and subsoil 132 8.2.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 133 8.2.2 Biological Environment 133

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8.2.3 Socioeconomic Environment 133 8.2.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 134 8.2.5 Approval from authorities 134




Relocation of Block Valve Station 13 (BVS13) 141 8.68.6.1 Physical environment 141 8.6.1.1 Geology 141 8.6.1.2 Soil and subsoil 142 8.6.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 142 8.6.2 Socioeconomic Environment 142 8.6.3 Cultural Heritage Environment 143 8.6.4 Approval from authorities 143


Relocation of Block Valve Station 16 (BVS16) 146 8.8

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8.8.1 Physical environment 146 8.8.1.1 Geology 146 8.8.1.2 Soil and subsoil 146 8.8.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 147 8.8.2 Biological Environment 147 8.8.3 Socioeconomic Environment 147 8.8.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 148 8.8.5 Approval from authorities 148





Relocation of Pipeyard 01 (PY01) 158 8.138.13.1 Physical environment 158 8.13.1.1 Geology 158 8.13.1.2 Soil and subsoil 158 8.13.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 159

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8.13.2 Biological Environment 159 8.13.2.1 Socioeconomic Environment 160 8.13.3 Cultural Heritage Environment 161 8.13.4 Approval from authorities 161

Relocation of Pipeyard 08 (PY08) 162 8.148.14.1 Physical environment 162 8.14.1.1 Geology 162 8.14.1.2 Soil and subsoil 162 8.14.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 163 8.14.2 Biological Environment 163 8.14.3 Socioeconomic Environment 164 8.14.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 165 8.14.5 Approval from authorities 165



Relocation of Construction Camp 03 (CAMP03) 173 8.178.17.1 Physical environment 173 8.17.1.1 Geology 173 8.17.1.2 Soil and subsoil 173 8.17.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 174 8.17.2 Biological Environment 174 8.17.3 Socioeconomic Environment 175 8.17.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 175 8.17.5 Approval from authorities 175


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Proposed rerouting at Kipoi (IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14) 186 8.228.22.1 Physical environment 186 8.22.1.1 Geology 186 8.22.1.2 Soil and subsoil 186 8.22.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 186 8.22.2 Biological Environment 187 8.22.3 Socioeconomic Environment 187 8.22.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 187

Proposed rerouting at Komotini Airport (IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07) 188 8.238.23.1 Physical environment 188 8.23.1.1 Geology 188 8.23.1.2 Soil and subsoil 188 8.23.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 188 8.23.2 Biological Environment 188 8.23.3 Socioeconomic Environment 189 8.23.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 189 8.23.5 Approval from authorities 189

Proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01) 190 8.248.24.1 Physical environment 190 8.24.1.1 Geology 190 8.24.1.2 Soil and subsoil 190 8.24.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 190

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8.24.2 Biological Environment 190 8.24.3 Socioeconomic Environment 191 8.24.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 191 8.24.5 Approval from authorities 191

Proposed rerouting at Krinides (IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07) 192 8.258.25.1 Physical environment 192 8.25.1.1 Geology 192 8.25.1.2 Soil and subsoil 192 8.25.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 192 8.25.2 Biological Environment 192 8.25.3 Socioeconomic Environment 193 8.25.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 193 8.25.5 Approval from authorities 193

Proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19) 194 8.268.26.1 Physical environment 194 8.26.1.1 Geology 194 8.26.1.2 Soil and subsoil 194 8.26.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 194 8.26.2 Biological Environment 194 8.26.3 Socioeconomic Environment 195 8.26.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 195 8.26.5 Approval from authorities 195

Proposed rerouting at Lachanas (IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03) 196 8.278.27.1 Physical environment 196 8.27.1.1 Geology 196 8.27.1.2 Soil and subsoil 196 8.27.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 196 8.27.2 Biological Environment 196 8.27.3 Socioeconomic Environment 197 8.27.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 197 8.27.5 Approval from authorities 197

Proposed rerouting at Drymos (IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08) 198 8.288.28.1 Physical environment 198 8.28.1.1 Geology 198 8.28.1.2 Soil and subsoil 198 8.28.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 198 8.28.2 Biological Environment 198 8.28.3 Socioeconomic Environment 199 8.28.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 199 8.28.5 Approval from authorities 199

Proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03) 200 8.298.29.1 Physical environment 200 8.29.1.1 Geology 200 8.29.1.2 Soil and subsoil 200 8.29.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 200 8.29.2 Biological Environment 200 8.29.3 Socioeconomic Environment 201 8.29.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 201 8.29.5 Approval from authorities 201

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Proposed rerouting at Loudias river (IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03) 202 8.308.30.1 Physical environment 202 8.30.1.1 Geology 202 8.30.1.2 Soil and subsoil 202 8.30.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 202 8.30.2 Biological Environment 202 8.30.3 Socioeconomic Environment 203 8.30.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 203 8.30.5 Approval from authorities 203

Proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (IP 1110 – IP 1110-02) 204 8.318.31.1 Physical environment 204 8.31.1.1 Geology 204 8.31.1.2 Soil and subsoil 204 8.31.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 204 8.31.2 Biological Environment 204 8.31.3 Socioeconomic Environment 205 8.31.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 205 8.31.5 Approval from authorities 205

Proposed rerouting at Verga (IP 1224 – IP 1224-02) 206 8.328.32.1 Physical environment 206 8.32.1.1 Geology 206 8.32.1.2 Soil and subsoil 206 8.32.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 206 8.32.2 Biological Environment 206 8.32.3 Socioeconomic Environment 207 8.32.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 207 8.32.5 Approval from authorities 207

Proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02) 208 8.338.33.1 Physical environment 208 8.33.1.1 Geology 208 8.33.1.2 Soil and subsoil 208 8.33.1.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity 208 8.33.2 Biological Environment 208 8.33.3 Socioeconomic Environment 209 8.33.4 Cultural Heritage Environment 209 8.33.5 Approval from authorities 209

Plot size changes in temporary installations 210 8.34

9 Conclusions 211

Table of tables

Table 1-1 Administrative Setting of the TAP Project in Greece 19 Table 2-1 Summary of Installed Capacity at Compressor Stations – Approved Project Design 25 Table 3-1 Changes in BVS Location along the Pipeline Route 28 Table 3-2 Changes in PYs Location along the Pipeline Route 29 Table 3-3 Changes in CAMPs Location along the Pipeline Route 30 Table 3-4 Changes in Pipeline Route 30

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Table 5-1 Flora species of conservation interest in the oak forest neighboring PY01 81 Table 8-1 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 131 Table 8-2 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 133 Table 8-3 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 135 Table 8-4 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 138 Table 8-5 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 140 Table 8-6 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 142 Table 8-7 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 145 Table 8-8 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 147 Table 8-9 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 149 Table 8-10 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 152 Table 8-11 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 154 Table 8-12 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity 156 Table 8-13 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 158 Table 8-14 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 162 Table 8-15 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 166 Table 8-16 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 170 Table 8-17 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 173 Table 8-18 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 176 Table 8-19 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 179 Table 8-20 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 181 Table 8-21 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil 184

Table of Figures

Figure 1-1 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Project Location 18 Figure 2-1 Southern Gas Corridor 21 Figure 5-1 Relocation of Block Valve Station 01 (BVS01) 37 Figure 5-2 Area of BVS01 (VP-1; IP 0046) 38 Figure 5-3 Relocation of Block Valve Station 05 (BVS05) 40 Figure 5-4 Area of BVS05 (VP-2; IP 0289) 41 Figure 5-5 Relocation of Block Valve Station 06 (BVS06) 43 Figure 5-6 Area of BVS06 (VP-3; IP 0322) 44 Figure 5-7 Relocation of Block Valve Station 09 (BVS09) 46 Figure 5-8 Area of BVS09 (VP-4; IP 0450-24) 47 Figure 5-9 Relocation of Block Valve Station 10 (BVS10) 49 Figure 5-10 Area of BVS10 (VP-5; IP 0502) 50 Figure 5-11 Relocation of Block Valve Station 13 (BVS13) 52 Figure 5-12 Area of BVS13 (VP-6; IP 0637-02) 53 Figure 5-13 Relocation of Block Valve Station 15 (BVS15) 55 Figure 5-14 Area of BVS15 (VP-9; IP 1006) 56 Figure 5-15 Relocation of Block Valve Station 16 (BVS16) 58 Figure 5-16 Area of BVS16 (VP-15; IP 1030) 59 Figure 5-17 Relocation of Block Valve Station 18 (BVS18) 61 Figure 5-18 Area of BVS18 (VP-16; IP 1064) 62 Figure 5-19 Relocation of Block Valve Station 19 (BVS19) 64 Figure 5-20 Area of BVS19 (VP-17; IP 1102) 65 Figure 5-21 Relocation of Block Valve Station 21 (BVS21) 67 Figure 5-22 Area of BVS21 (VP-13; IP 1175) 68 Figure 5-23 Relocation of Block Valve Station 22 (BVS22) 70 Figure 5-24 Area of BVS22 (VP-14; IP 1234) 71

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Figure 5-25 Relocation of Pipeyard 01 (PY01) 73 Figure 5-26 Distribution of souslik-like holes in GPY01 75 Figure 5-27 Souslik-like holes in GPY01 76 Figure 5-28 Relocation of Pipeyard 08 (PY08) 77 Figure 5-29 Relocation of Pipeyard 10 (PY10) 79 Figure 5-30 Quercus fraineto forest stand (91M0) in the immediate vicinity but outside the boarders of PY10 81 Figure 5-31 Relocation of Pipeyard 13 (PY13) 83 Figure 5-32 Clover within PY13 85 Figure 5-33 Plot size of PY04 86 Figure 5-34 Plot size of PY09 87 Figure 5-35 Relocation of Construction Camp 03 (CAMP03) 88 Figure 5-36 Relocation of Construction Camp 04 (CAMP04) 90 Figure 5-37 Relocation of Construction Camp 06 (CAMP06) 92 Figure 5-38 The proposed location of CAMP06 from its south side 94 Figure 5-39 Relocation of Construction Camp 07 (CAMP07) 95 Figure 5-40 Relocation of Construction Camp 08 (CAMP08) 97 Figure 5-41 Plot size of CAMP01 99 Figure 5-42 Plot size of CAMP02 100 Figure 5-43 Proposed rerouting at Kipoi (IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14) 101 Figure 5-44 Proposed rerouting at Komotini Airport (IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07) 103 Figure 5-45 Proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01) 105 Figure 5-46 Proposed rerouting at Krinides (IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07) 108 Figure 5-47 Proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19) 110 Figure 5-48 Proposed rerouting at Lachanas (IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03) 113 Figure 5-49 Proposed rerouting at Drymos (IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08) 115 Figure 5-50 Proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03) 117 Figure 5-51 Proposed rerouting at Loudias river (IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03) 120 Figure 5-52 Proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (IP 1110 – IP 1110-02) 122 Figure 5-53 Proposed rerouting at Verga (IP 1224 – IP 1224-02) 125 Figure 5-54 Proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02) 127 Figure 8-1 Road access to PY01 161 Figure 8-2 Road access to PY08 165 Figure 8-3 Road access to PY10 169

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1 Introduction

Project Title 1.1

This report constitutes the Third Amendment to the Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment (ESIA) of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in Greece, which stretches from Kipoi at

the Turkish border, via Komotini, Nea Mesimvria (north-west of Thessaloniki) to the Albanian

border near the village of Ieropigi.

The ESIA of the TAP project in Greece was submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Energy and

Climate Change (MEECC) in June 2013 and the project was granted a positive Decision on

Approval of Environmental Terms (Protocol. No. 174848) in September 12, 2014.

Following a number of changes to the pipeline route and to the design and location of permanent

and temporary installations of the TAP project, the ESIA has been amended twice since and was

submitted to the Ministry of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism (former Ministry of

Development). As a result, the Decision on Approval of Environmental Terms has been modified

on 17/11/2015 and 05/05/2016.

The present Third Amendment to the ESIA describes a few small changes in the design and

location of the Block Valve Stations (BVS), the location of pipeyards (PY) and the location of

campsites (CAMP) of the TAP project as well as some minor changes to the pipeline route, and

assesses the impacts of these changes to the natural, physical, cultural heritage and

socioeconomic environment.

Project Type and Size 1.2

The project includes the natural gas pipeline itself as well as temporary infrastructure required for

the construction phase and permanent, supporting operational facilities, including block valve

stations along the route and two compressor stations in the Greek section (one in Kipoi and a

potential second station in the broader area of Serres). More details are provided in Section 2.

The TAP project together with associated projects offers a new gas transportation route between

the Caspian Sea and Southern and Central Europe. TAP will transport gas via Greece and

Albania, across the Adriatic Sea to southern Italy and further to Western Europe. The Project

aims to enhance security of supply as well as to diversify gas supplies for European markets.

TAP will initially have a capacity of 10 billion cubic metres per year (bcm/year). As more gas

becomes available, TAP will have the capacity to supply an additional 10 bcm per annum of new

gas, expanding to 20 bcm/year as required.

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Project Location 1.3

The TAP project will start in Greece, close to the Turkish border, and then cross Albania and the

Adriatic Sea and come ashore in southern Italy, allowing gas to flow directly from the Caspian

region to European markets. Figure 1-1 presents TAP’s route.

Figure 1-1 Trans Adriatic Pipeline Project Location

Source: TAP AG (2014)

In Greece, the project will stretch from Kipoi in the Regional Entity of Evros to the Albanian

border in the Regional Entity of Kastoria, for approximately 550 km. From Kipoi to Nea

Mesimvria, a section of approximately 365 km, the route follows to a large extent the existing

DESFA pipeline. From Nea Mesimvria westwards to the Albanian border the route has a length of

185 km and does not follow any existing gas infrastructure. The TAP project route in North

Greece crosses 3 Regions, 13 Regional Entities and 30 Municipalities. The administrative setting

of the project is presented in Table 1-1 below.

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Table 1-1 Administrative Setting of the TAP Project in Greece

Regions Regional Entities Municipalities

East Macedonia and Thrace

Evros Alexandroupoli

Rodopi

Arrianon

Maronia - Sapes

Komotini

Iasmos

Xanthi

Avdira

Xanthi

Topiros

Kavala Nestos

Kavala

Drama Doxato

Prosotsani

Central Macedonia

Serres

Amfipoli

Nea Zichni

Emmanouil Pappa

Serres

Iraklia

Kilkis Kilkis

Thessaloniki

Lagada

Oreokastro

Chalkidona

Pella Pella

Skydra

Imathia Naousa

Pella Edessa

West Macedonia

Kozani Eordea

Florina Amyntaio

Kastoria

Kastoria

Orestida

Nestorio

Source: EXERGIA (2014)

Project Classification 1.4

According to the Ministerial Decision 1958/2012 and, as amended, Ministerial Decision 20741/27-

4-2012, the TAP project as a whole is classified as category A1 project (Group 11 ‘Transportation

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of energy, fuels and chemical substances’, s/n 1 ‘Fuel pipelines of national importance or under

European or International networks and associating facilities’).

Project Developer 1.5

The project owner is the Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG

5, Chatzigianni Mexi str.

115 28 Athens, Greece

Contact person: Kostas Tsirikis, Permitting Lead Greece

Phone: +30 213 0104500

Fax: +30 213 0104533

e-mail: [email protected]

TAP consists of the following shareholders: BP (20%), SOCAR (20%), SNAM (20%), Fluxys

(19%), Enagás (16%) and Axpo (5%).

Study Team 1.6

The present ESIA Amendment report has been compiled by EXERGIA, Energy and Environment

Consultants S.A.

Omirou & Vissarionos 1,

106 72, Athens, Greece

Contact person: Kostas Batos, Director of the Environment Dept.

Phone: + 30 210 6996185

Fax: + 30 210 6996186

e-mail: [email protected]

The Third Amendment to the ESIA report has been the result of the work of a number of experts

from a wide range of disciplines. These experts are mentioned in Section 6 of the Document

Guide (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5100).

mailto:[email protected]


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2 Description of Approved Project

TAP Project Overview 2.1

2.1.1 Project Rationale

The purpose of the TAP Project is to bring gas from new sources in the Caspian Sea to Europe

through the so called Southern Gas Corridor.

TAP Project will contribute to the security and diversity of Europe’s energy supply by providing

the necessary infrastructure to transport gas from the Shah Deniz II field in Azerbaijan by the

most direct route, via the pipeline system, to Southern Europe. As part of this plan TAP will be

the first pipeline to open the Southern Gas Corridor

Figure 2-1 Southern Gas Corridor

Source: TAP AG Corporate presentation (Oct. ‘14)

2.1.2 Brief Technical Description

The pipeline system in Greece, as described in the ESIA, and Section 3 of the two previous ESIA

Amendments (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1004 and GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002), comprises of

the following main installations:

An approximately 550 km long underground pipeline (48 inch) from the Greek/Turkish

border to the Greek/ Albanian border;

Two Compressor Stations – one at Kipoi, Evros (including metering facilities) for the initial

throughput of10 bcm/year, and potentially another one in the general vicinity of Serres for

the final capacity of 20 bcm/year. Initially in the 10 bcm case this site will only include a

block valve and scraper station;

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23 BVS (Block Valve Stations) spaced at a distance of approximately ~30 km apart along

the pipeline; and

Associated facilities required during construction (access roads, construction camps, pipe

yards, etc.).

The advances of the technical design of the Project and land availability issues have led to

changes to the location and design of some permanent (BVSs) and temporary installations

(CAMPs and PYs) as well as some minor changes to the pipeline route. These changes are

described in detail in the subsequent sections of this Third Amendment to the ESIA.

2.1.3 TAP System Throughput

Pipeline transportation capacity may be increased from an initial throughput of 10 bcm/year

(maximum about 1,350,000 standard cubic meters per hour; average about 1,190,000 standard

cubic meters per hour) to 20 bcm/year of natural gas.

The present ESIA Amendment does not introduce any changes to the TAP System Throughput

as this was described in the ESIA for the TAP Project.

2.1.4 Project Schedule

The current planning of the Project provides that the commencement of project construction will

take place in mid-2016, while first gas flow is expected in the beginning of 2020.

2.1.5 TAP Design Philosophy

The TAP facilities (e.g. compressors and gas turbines) will be designed for a lifetime of 25 years.

The pipeline itself is designed for a technical life time of 50 years. The design philosophy is to

ensure that the gas transportation system fulfils all safety requirements of the base National and

European Codes and Standards and that the impact to the environment is kept to a minimum.

The pipeline and stations will be designed in accordance with requirements resulting from:

National and local regulations;

Safety of the people living close to the pipeline and of personnel working near the pipeline;

Protection of the environment;

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Protection of property and facilities;

Geotechnical, corrosivity and hydrographical conditions;

Requirements for construction, operation and maintenance;

Third party activities.

The pipeline will have a design pressure of 95 barg (bars above atmospheric pressure), which

will be sufficient for the TAP capacity base case of 10 bcm/year as well as for the potential future

extension of the TAP System capacity to 20 bcm/year.

The present ESIA Amendment does not introduce any changes to the TAP Design Philosophy as

this was described in the ESIA for the TAP project.

2.1.6 Applicable Codes and Standards

All Project facilities will be designed in accordance with the European Codes (EN) and National

Standards. The EU and National standards must be followed and other standards will be used to

supplement these where it is beneficial to do so.

For the TAP in Greece the main codes to be used are shown in Box 2-1.

Box 2-1 Main Pipeline Design Codes

No Δ3/A/οικ. 4303 ΠΕ 26010 5/3/2012 “Technical Regulation: Natural Gas supply systems —

Pipelines for maximum operating pressure over 16 bar”, as amended by No. Δ3/Α/8857 20/0/2012.

EN1594:2009 “Gas supply systems — Pipelines for maximum operating pressure over 16 bar —

Functional requirements”

A large number of other codes and standards will be applied for the design of project subsystems

or individual project elements. These are presented in detail in Section 4.1.8 (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-

TAE-0052) of the ESIA for the TAP Project. The present ESIA Amendment does not introduce

any changes to the applicable codes and standards.

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Main Project Components in Greece 2.2

2.2.1 Pipeline

The cross-country pipeline from the Greek/Turkish border to the Greek/Albanian border is

approximately 550 km in length and has a diameter of 48’’. The design pressure of the main

pipeline is 95 barg (specifically for the part of the pipeline from the point that connects to TANAP

to the Compressor Station GCS00, the design pressure is 95,5 barg). The pipeline will be fully

buried. The minimum cover depth for the pipeline is 1 m in normal sections, but this can be

increased if necessary where additional protection is required or special conditions apply. For

example at road and railway crossings, the minimum cover depth is increased to 1.2 m and 1.5 m

respectively. The width of the regular construction working strip for the TAP Project is 38 m, and

can be reduced to 28 m where physical constraints require. For construction in elevated and/or

forested areas the width will potentially be further reduced to a minimum 18 m corridor.

The above technical information relevant to the pipeline is presented in the ESIA and Section 3 of

the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1004) for the TAP Project. However, the

advances of the technical design of the Project have led to minor changes to the pipeline

route as well as to the specifications of the construction working strip. These changes are

described in detail in the subsequent sections of this ESIA Amendment.

2.2.2 Block-Valve Stations (BVS)

As described in the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1004), the TAP project design

foresees 22 BVS along the pipeline route while an additional one will be installed at the site

allocated for the installation of the Compressor Station in the area of Serres. This BVS will be

upgraded to a Compressor Station when sometime in the future the TAP System Throughput

increases to 20 bcm/year from the initial 10 bcm/year.

The building structure of the BVS comprises small buildings of a total building surface of about 33

m². They are installed in fenced areas of approx. 700 m². Details on the building structure of the

BVS are provided in Annex 2.

The advances of the technical design of the Project and land availability issues have led to

changes to the location and design of twelve BVSs. These changes are described in detail in

the subsequent sections of this ESIA Amendment.

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2.2.3 Compressor Stations (CS)

The pipeline’s initial transportation capacity is characterised by a throughput of 10 bcm/year and

will potentially be increased to 20 bcm/year.

According to the information provided in the ESIA for the TAP Project and the Second ESIA

Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002), for the initial capacity of 10 bcm/year, one

compressor station in the broader area of Kipoi (GCS00) is foreseen of approximately 30-45 MW

(2 operating compressor units and 1 on standby of 15 MW each).

For the 20 bcm/year case, the compressor station GCS00 needs to be developed to 75-90 MW

by installation of three additional compressors (15 MW each) with associated facilities (total

capacity of 5 operating units and 1 on standby, 15 MW each). Furthermore one additional

compressor station located in the vicinity of Serres (GCS01) with a nominal power of

approximately 100 – 125 MW (4 operating units and 1 on standby, 25 MW each) is foreseen in

the 20 bcm/year case. The indicated MW-figures are related to ISO class1.

In summary, the configuration of the compressor stations, as presented in the ESIA for the TAP

pipeline project and the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002), is given in

the Table below.

Table 2-1 Summary of Installed Capacity at Compressor Stations – Approved Project Design

Pipeline Capacity GCS00, GCS01

10 bcm/year GCS00 (Kipoi) 30-45 MW (2 operating and 1 on standby of 15 MW each) , in the broader area of the existing DESFA compressor station at Kipoi

20 bcm/year

GCS00 (Kipoi): approx. 75-90 MW (5 operating and 1 on standby of 15 MW each)

GCS01 (Serres): approx. 100 - 125 MW (4 operating and 1 on standby of 25 MW each), in the broader area south of Serres

Source: ETG 2012

The present ESIA Amendment does not introduce any changes to the capacity or

configuration of the compressor stations as these were described in the Second ESIA

Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002) for the TAP project.

1 ISO: standard conditions of operation, i.e. Ambient Temperature at 15 deg C, Relative Humidity at 60 %

and Ambient Pressure at Sea Level.

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2.2.3.1 Layout and design

As presented in the ESIA for the TAP Project and the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-EXG-

642-Y-TAE-5002), TAP has defined an area of 36 ha for the investigation of each of the CS sites,

within which the CS will be positioned during the final engineering phase. The compressor station

facilities GCS00 and GCS01 require a surface of 16.7 ha and 16.3 ha respectively. This area will

be fenced. Within this surface, about 10 ha will be hosting installations, buildings or roads. In

each compressor station, a scraper station will be installed.

The present ESIA Amendment does not introduce any changes to the layout or design of

the compressor stations as these were described in the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002) for the TAP project.

2.2.4 Temporary Facilities

2.2.4.1 Storage and Pipe Yards

The current stage of project design foresees the construction of 17 pipe yards along the route of

the pipeline. The advances of the technical design of the Project and land availability issues have

led to changes to the location of four pipe yards. Additionally, the plot size of another two

is slightly changed. These changes are described in detail in the subsequent sections of this

ESIA Amendment..

2.2.4.2 Construction Camps

The current stage of project design foresees the construction of 8 construction camps along the

route of the pipeline. The advances of the technical design of the Project and land availability

issues have led to changes to the location of five construction camps, as well as to a slight

change to the plot size of another two. These changes are described in detail in the

subsequent sections of this ESIA Amendment.

Project Progress since Permitting 2.3

The submission of the ESIA for the TAP project took place in June 2013 and was supplemented

with an Annex Report in early September 2014. The Decision on Approval of Environmental

Terms for the TAP project was issued in September 12th 2014. The Amendment to the ESIA was

submitted in December 2014 and the Modification of the Decision on Approval of Environmental

Terms was issued on 17/11/2015.

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The Second Amendment to the ESIA was submitted on 23/11/2015 and the Modification of the

Decision on Approval of Environmental Terms was issued on 05/05/2016.

In parallel the following steps have been completed:

In December 10th 2013, the Host Government Agreement was ratified by the Greek

Parliament.

In July 2014, TAP was granted by the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) with a Permit

of an Independent Natural Gas System (INGS).

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3 Project Modifications

Changes in Blockvalve Stations (BVS) Locations 3.1

The present Third Amendment to the ESIA introduces changes to the location and design of a

number of BVSs. Specifically, 12 out of 23 BVSs are relocated. The table below presents the

BVSs that change location, the distance to their approved location and their administrative setting

(i.e. Regional Entity and Municipality). Shifting towards the start point of the pipeline route are

described as upstream, while those in direction of gas flow towards end of the route are called

downstream.

Table 3-1 Changes in BVS Location along the Pipeline Route

A/A BVS Distance to Approved Location

(+) Upstream or (-) Downstream

Regional Entity Municipality

1 BVS01 610m (+) Evros Alexandroupoli

2 BVS05 700m (+) Rodopi Iasmos

3 BVS06 550m (+) Xanthi Avdiron

4 BVS09 70m (+) Drama Doxato

5 BVS10 170m (-) Serres Nea Zichni

6 BVS13 70m (+) Kilkis Kilkis

7 BVS15 900m (-) Thessaloniki Chalkidona

8 BVS16 550m (-) Thessaloniki Chalkidona

9 BVS18 3400m (-) Pellas Skydra

10 BVS19 90m (+) Pellas Edessa

11 BVS21 380m(+) Kozani Eordaia

12 BVS22 1100m(-) Kastoria Kastoria


Location details of the proposed positions are provided in Section 5.

Changes to the Blockvalve Stations (BVS) Design 3.2

As the final engineering considerations for the project are being implemented with regard to the

structure and design of the BVSs have been considered.

The total area of the BVS installations will be approx. 1040 m² and will be fenced. The building

structure of the BVS comprises small buildings of a total building surface of about 36 m².

Additionally, an internal safety railing for the building installation will be installed.

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The up-to-date technical drawings with regard to the design of the BVS are presented in Annex

3.2.

Changes in Pipeyards (PYs) Locations 3.3

The present Third Amendment to the ESIA introduces changes to the location of a number of

PYs. Specifically, 4 out of 17 PYs are relocated. The table below presents the PYs that change

location, the distance and direction to their approved location and their administrative setting (i.e.

Regional Entity and Municipality).

Table 3-2 Changes in PYs Location along the Pipeline Route

A/A PYs Distance and Direction to

Approved Location Regional Entity Municipality

1 PY01 2000m (SE) Evros Alexandoupoli

2 PY08 5500m (SE) Serres Nea Zichni

3 PY10 3000m (SW) Thessaloniki Lagkadas

4 PY13 1000m (W) Pella Pella


Additionally, the plot size of PY04 and PY09 is slightly changed. Location details of the proposed

positions are provided in Section 5.

Changes in Construction Camps (CAMPs) Locations 3.4

The present Third Amendment to the ESIA introduces changes to the location of a number of

CAMPs. Specifically, 5 out of 8 CAMPs are relocated. The table below presents the CAMPs that

change location, the distance and direction to their approved location and their administrative

setting (i.e. Regional Entity and Municipality).

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Table 3-3 Changes in CAMPs Location along the Pipeline Route

A/A CAMPs Distance and Direction to

Approved Location Regional Entity Municipality

1 CAMP03 7500m (NE) Kavala Nestos

2 CAMP04 10500m (NW) Serres Emmanouil Pappa

3 CAMP06 7500m (NE) Pella Pella

4 CAMP07 100m (N) Florina Amyntaio

5 CAMP08 3000m (W) Kastoria Orestida


Additionally, the plot size of CAMP01 and CAMP02 is slightly changed. Location details of the

proposed positions are provided in Section 5.

Minor Changes to the Pipeline Route 3.5

Twelve route changes are proposed along the basecase route. These changes are all minor – i.e.

the distance from the ESIA approved route is in all cases less than 250m - and in all cases the

proposed route modifications lie within the ESIA route corridor that was studied in detail in the

ESIA and the ESIA Amendment for the TAP Project.

Table 3-4 Changes in Pipeline Route

A/A ROUTE IPs Name Municipality Rerouting inside ESIA

(500 m) corridor

1 IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14 Kipoi Alexandroupoli YES

2 IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07 Komotini airport Komotini YES

3 IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01 Amvrosia Iasmos YES

4 IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07 Krinides Kavala YES

5 IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19 Kalamonas Doxato YES

6 IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03 Lachanas Lagkadas YES

7 IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08 Drymos Lagkadas YES

8 IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03 Mikro Monastiri Chalkidona YES

9 IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03 Loudias river Pella YES

10 IP 1110 – IP 1110-02 Agia Fotini Edessa YES

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11 IP 1224 – IP 1224-02 Verga Kastoria YES

12 IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02 Chiliodendro Kastoria YES


Location details of the proposed changes in the pipeline route are provided in Section 5.

Rationale for Project Modifications 3.6

The changes to the location of the BVSs, PYs and CAMPS, studied in the present Third ESIA

Amendment, were driven by the results of engineering investigations (i.e. geotechnical) or the

land acquisition process, i.e. some of the land parcels were not available or did not have clear

ownership titles.

The minor changes to the pipeline route have been the result of more detailed route

investigations as well as legitimate requests by project stakeholders.

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4 Legislative and Policy Framework

Introduction 4.1

As discussed extensively in Section 3 (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0051) of the ESIA for the TAP

Project in Greece, the ESIA has been prepared to comply with National Greek legislation,

International environmental and social requirements, with specific regard to those of the

European Union Legislative Framework, and in alignment with performance requirements of the

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The same concept has been applied to the Second Amendment to the ESIA, the preparation of

which has taken into account applicable provisions of the Greek environmental legislation as well

as international standards and best practice in environmental impact assessment.

The following sections provide a description of the legal basis for the preparation of the Third

Amendment to the ESIA and makes reference to legislative developments in environmental

permitting since the submission of the ESIA, focusing on likely changes to the overall permitting

framework.

Legal Basis for the Third Amendment to the ESIA 4.2

The Third Amendment to the ESIA is prepared in compliance with Law 4014/2011 – the

framework law for environmental permitting. Art. 6 of Law 4014/2011 states that an ESIA

Amendment study is submitted to the competent environmental authorities in cases of

modernisation, extension, improvement or modification of a project for which a Decision of

Approval of Environmental Terms has already been granted. On the basis of the information

provided with the ESIA Amendment, the competent environmental authority decides whether a

new ESIA is required to address the changes to the project or the modification information

provided is sufficient to issue the updated Decision of Approval of Environmental Terms.

Art. 11 of Law 4014/2011 specifies the contents of the ESIA Amendment study. According to

these specifications, the study should at least contain the following:

Technical description of the project, prior and after the proposed modifications, focusing

on the modifications and accompanied by technical drawings and topographic diagrams

as necessary

Description of the environmental baseline, only with relation to the proposed project

modifications

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Brief description of the information resulting from environmental monitoring and control of

the Project

Environmental impact assessment of the proposed project modifications

Mitigation measures to address the impacts of the proposed project modifications and the

corresponding environmental monitoring plan

Art. 11 of Law 4014/2011 also foresees that more detailed specifications on the contents of the

ESIA Amendment study are to be issued by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate

Change (MEECC). These specifications were eventually issued by:

Ministerial Decision 170225/2014 – Specifications for the contents of environmental

permitting dossiers for projects and activities of A category

This MD provides a detailed table of contents and specifications for project developers drafting

ESIA reports, Environmental Terms update or Modification Studies. The present Third

Amendment to the ESIA complies with the provisions of the MD.

Changes to the ESIA Legal Framework since ESIA Submission 4.3

A number of changes relevant to the environmental permitting framework have taken place since

ESIA submission. The most relevant of these changes as well as their effect on the

environmental permitting of the TAP Project are discussed below:

Ministerial Decision 167563/2013 – Specification of the procedures and the criteria of

environmental permitting of projects and activities under art. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Law

4014/2011, according to art. 2 para 13 of the Law, the special forms of the above

procedures and any other issue relevant to these procedures

The Ministerial Decision (MD) describes the procedures that have to be followed by the

developer and the competent authority during the submission and evaluation of the

Environmental Impact Assessment and introduces a number of special forms that have to be

used for the exchange of information between the two parties. The Ministerial Decision was

issued in April 2013 and came into effect three months after that date, becoming applicable to

this ESIA Amendment.

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L. 4217/2013 – Ratification of the Host Government Agreement (HGA) between the

Hellenic Republic and Trans Adriatic Pipeline A.G.

The HGA sets out the framework by which the Project will be realized and operated on Greek

territory. This includes processes related to land easement and acquisition, the implementation of

technical, safety, environmental and social standards and authorization.

Law 4280/2014 – Environmental upgrade and private urban planning

In its Chapter C, the Law introduces a number of changes to the pertinent Forest Law, in the

direction of facilitating the installation of certain infrastructure projects in forest land, among which

natural gas pipelines are found.

Ministerial Decision 1649/45/2014 - Specifications for official review by the authorities and

stakeholder engagement and participation during the environmental permitting of Category

A projects

The MD provides details for official review by the authorities and stakeholder engagement

procedures.

Joint Ministerial Decision 36060/1155/2013 – Definition of a framework of rules, measures

and procedures for the integrated pollution prevention and control from industrial activities,

in compliance with EC Directive 2010/75/EC

According to art. 2 and Appendix I, the JMD applies to combustion installations with capacity

above 50 MW. For such installations, art. 9 of the JMD provides a number of operating principles

under the responsibility of the project owner:

Undertake all appropriate pollution prevention measures

Apply Best Available Techniques

Avoid significant environmental pollution

Prevent waste generation, according to the waste management hierarchy provided in Law

4042/2012

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In case waste is generated, manage them as per the waste management hierarchy of

Law 4042/2012 (i.e. reuse, recycle, recover material or energy, or else dispose of in a

way that environmental impacts are minimised).

Use energy efficiently

Take necessary measures to avoid accidents and their impacts

Take the necessary measures during decommissioning in order to ensure pollution

prevention and appropriate reinstatement.

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5 Environmental Cultural Heritage and Socioeconomic Baseline

Introduction 5.1

The proposed new BVS locations are situated on the pipeline axis and therefore inside the study

corridor which has been surveyed and investigated in detail during the ESIA and ESIA

Amendment preparation. Similarly, the pipeline reroutings are all located inside the study

corridor. Therefore, baseline information remains the same as described in Section 6 of the ESIA

report (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006), both of which are frequently referenced in the rest of this section.

Exception is the likely impacts to the landscape in relation to the proposed BVS locations, for

which a field survey was carried out in order to establish the baseline with regard to landscape

and visual sensitivity for the proposed BVS locations.

Regarding the proposed new locations of CAMPs and PYs, some are situated inside or very

close to the study corridor which has been surveyed and investigated in detail during the ESIA

and ESIA Amendment preparation and therefore, baseline information remains the same as

described in Section 6 of the ESIA report (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the

ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006). For those located outside the ESIA

study corridor, field surveys were carried out in order to establish the baseline with regard to

biotic environment. Further baseline information was derived by desktop study (literature

research), interpretation of satellite images and consultation with the competent Authorities

through official correspondence.

Relocation of Block Valve Station 01 (BVS01) 5.2

5.2.1 Proposed location of BVS01

The proposed location of BVS01 is 610 m to the east of the old one, close to IP0046, in

Alexandroupolis Municipality of Evros Regional Entity.

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Figure 5-1 Relocation of Block Valve Station 01 (BVS01)


5.2.2 Physical environment

5.2.2.1 Geology, Seismicity and Geomorphology

There are no changes regarding the geological baseline of the proposed BVS01 relocation.

Geology, seismicity and geomorphology information is the same as the corresponding

information of the ESIA Basecase or ESIA Amendment route. Reference is made to Section

6.2.2.2 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report

(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006) where a detailed presentation of geohazards is provided.

5.2.2.2 Soil and subsoil

There are no changes regarding the soil types of the proposed BVS01 relocation. Information

regarding soil and subsoil is the same as the corresponding information of the ESIA Basecase or

ESIA Amendment route. More details on soil types and characteristics can be found in Section

6.2.3 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report

(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).

Proposed location

Approved location

Approved Route

Study Corridor 500m

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5.2.2.3 Landscape and Visual Amenity

The landscape and visual amenity baseline for the proposed BVS location was established

during a dedicated field survey carried out in June and July 2015. The field survey helped in

classifying the proposed BVS location in standard landscape units as per the methodology

described in the ESIA for the TAP project. In the following, an illustration of the proposed BVS

location is provided. Viewpoints (VP) where photos were taken, are presented in the maps of

Annex 3.1.

The Block Valve Station 01 (BVS01) is located approximately at IP 0046 in Southern Evros,

within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 5-2 Area of BVS01 (VP-1; IP 0046)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (June 2015)

5.2.3 Biological Environment

The proposed BVS01 relocation is relatively close to the approved one, in the same type of

vegetation and habitat as the approved one. As a result, the information regarding the biological

environment (vegetation and flora, habitats, fauna and protected areas) remains the same as

described in ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-

642-Y-TAE-0054) and ESIA Amendment Section 5 - Environmental Cultural Heritage and

Socioeconomic Baseline (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006). BVS01 relocation is in agricultural

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land. The area has been extensively surveyed during the preparation of the ESIA and the ESIA

Amendment.

5.2.4 Socioeconomic Environment

The proposed BVS01 relocation maintains the same administrative setting (i.e. belongs to the

same municipality) as the approved location. There are no changes to the socioeconomic

baseline compared to the ESIA. Reference is therefore made to ESIA Section 6 - Environmental,

Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) which provides information on

the socioeconomic environment of the area.

5.2.5 Cultural Heritage Environment

During the preparation of the ESIA and the ESIA Amendment, extensive cultural heritage surveys

took place along with consultation and active engagement of the competent archaeological

authorities to identify and assess all actual or potential sites of cultural heritage interest or

importance. Reference is made to ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-economic and CH

Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054), where cultural heritage environment is presented in

detail. According to the existing information on cultural heritage there are no known sites of

archaeological interest in the vicinity of the proposed BVS01 relocation.


The proposed location of BVS05 is 700 m to the east of the old one, close to IP0251-15-01, in

Iasmos Municipality of Rodopi Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 05 (BVS05) is located approximately at IP 0289, in Komotini-Xanthi

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The proposed location of BVS06 is 550 m to the east of the old one, close to IP0322, in Avdira

Municipality of Xanthi Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 06 (BVS06) is located approximately at IP 0322, in Komotini-Xanthi

plain, within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».










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detail.

According to the existing information on cultural heritage there are no known sites of

archaeological interest in the vicinity of the proposed BVS location.


The proposed location of BVS09 is just next and to the east of the old one, close to IP0450-24, in

Doxato Municipality of Kavala Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 09 (BVS09) is located approximately at IP 0450-24, in Philippoi plain,


Figure 5-8 Area of BVS09 (VP-4; IP 0450-24)









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The proposed location of BVS10 is 170m to the west of the old one, close to IP0502, in Nea

Zichni Municipality of Serres Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 10 (BVS10) is located approximately at IP 0502, in Serres plain, within

the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».










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detail.

According to the existing information on cultural during the CH field surveys for the ESIA

Amendment, sporadic roof tile fragments of uncertain period were recorded in the BVS10

location.


The proposed location of BVS13 is just next and to the northeast of the old one, close to IP0637-

01, in Kilkis Municipality of Kilkis Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 13 (BVS13) is located at IP 0637-02, in Kroussia Mountains, within the

landscape unit defined as «Mixed forested and agricultural areas».

Figure 5-12 Area of BVS13 (VP-6; IP 0637-02)









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The proposed location of BVS15 is 900 m to the west of the old one, close to IP1008, in

Chalkidona Municipality of Thessaloniki Regional Entity.

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The proposed location of BVS16 is 550 m to the west of the old one, close to IP1030, in

Chalkidona Municipality of Thessaloniki Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 16 (BVS16) is located approximately at IP 1030, in Giannitsa plain,



Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2015)








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The proposed location of BVS18 is 3.4 km to the west of the old one, close to IP1064, in Pella

Municipality of Pella Regional Entity.

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The proposed location of BVS19 is 90 m to the east of the old one, close to IP1102, in Edessa

Municipality of Pella Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 19 (BVS19) is located approximately at IP 1102, in Vermio mountain,

within the landscape unit defined as «Mountainous forested areas».










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The proposed location of BVS21 is 380 m to the east of the old one, close to IP1175, in Eordea

Municipality of Kozani Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 21 (BVS21) is located approximately at IP 1175, in Eordaia, within the

landscape unit defined as «Upland agricultural areas».










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The proposed location of BVS22 is 1.1 km to the west of the old one, close to IP1234 in

Kastoria Municipality of Kastoria Regional Entity.

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The Block Valve Station 22 (BVS22) is located approximately at IP 1234, in Askio mountain,

within the landscape unit defined as «Upland agricultural areas».










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According to the results of the field survey, extensive ceramic scatter was identified in the area of

BVS22.

Relocation of Pipeyard 01 (PY01) 5.14

The proposed location of PY01 is 2 km to the southeast of the old one, in Alexandroupoli

Municipality of Evros Regional Entity.

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Figure 5-25 Relocation of Pipeyard 01 (PY01)


5.14.1 Physical Environment


The proposed location of PY01 is laid on thin – bedded marls alternating with fine – platy sand –

stones, with intercalations of conglomerates and tuffs horizons of Paleogene (Molassic

sediments) age. With regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low seismicity with

acceleration 0.16 g (reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of Greece).

Detailed information on geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section 6.2.2.2

of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report

(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006) where presentation of geohazards is provided.

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The dominant soil type in the area of the proposed location of PY01 is Calcaro-Vertic Cambisol,

of medium to high quality, good drainage capacity, low to moderate erosion sensitivity and

moderate compaction sensitivity..

More details on soil types and characteristics can be found in Section 6.2.3 of the ESIA (GPL00-

AS P-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-

1006).


The largest part of PY01 is located in “plain agricultural area”, similarly to the approved location

and specifically in non-irrigated arable land. A smaller part is located in “upland agricultural area”,

and specifically pastures. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual amenity can be

found in Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA

Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).


The biological environment baseline for the proposed PY01 location was established during a

dedicated field survey carried out in April 2016.

The main land use is agriculture and PY01 comprises three distinct vegetation types: 1) ploughed

field with very sparse grass vegetation, 2) fallow field mostly covered by grass vegetation with

gaps in between and 3) clover field of very dense vegetation. The site is surrounded by cultivated

fields (mainly clover), fallow fields and natural vegetation of Quercus spp. In the vicinity there are

also abandoned agricultural establishments surrounded by meadows and Pinus spp.

The site is located within the current range of Spermophilus citellus in Thrace: although published

reports indicate that the species may be locally extinct in Evros, recent field data2 obtained for the

TAP project (2012) support the presence of the species near Kipoi and near Kavisos with

potential colonies between KP 0 to KP 4 (near Kipoi) and between KP 16 - KP 17 (near Kavisos).

The species is reported to occupy several sites in the neighbouring Turkish area (Özkurt & al

2007).

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ag.com/assets/07.reference_documents/english/esias/greece/ESIA_Greece_Annex_6.5.4_East_European_Souslik_Baseline_Study.pdf, access 6 April 2016

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Within the proposed site, several Spermophilus-like holes3 were observed along field borders,

e.g. elevated narrow strips (<100 cm width) of grass established around fields’ perimeter; these

strips had not been subjected to agricultural practices, such as ploughing, and maintained wild

vegetation. Most of the holes were closed, but some of them were deep enough and showed

marks of recent activity. Spermophilus-like holes were also recorded in the adjacent fields, and

within an abandoned field of Prunus amygaliformis cultivation as well as a meadow. All of the

holes were closed and shallow, except for one hole within the meadow, which seemed to be

freshly dug. According to information provided by local people during the field survey, the animal

was observed within the survey sites two years ago. Thus, there is some evidence of

Spermophilus presence within the study area, as well as within the adjacent fields (Figure 5-26).

However the identity of the species in the holes was not verified and Spermophilus-type holes

often resemble holes made by Microtus spp.

Figure 5-26 Distribution of souslik-like holes in GPY01


3 The following parameters have been considered as adequate evidence to indicate presence of

Spermophilus: • Several holes on the ground with diameter > 6 cm, and at least two large holes (diameter > 10 cm) in the same location, freshly dug and leading to a wide tunnel underground • Observation of the animal alive

No evidence of recent Spermophilus presence

Evidence of recent Spermophilus presence

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Figure 5-27 Souslik-like holes in GPY01



The proposed PY01 maintains the same administrative setting (i.e. belongs to the same

municipality) as the approved location. There are no changes to the socioeconomic baseline

compared to the ESIA. Reference is therefore made to ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-

economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) which provides information on the

socioeconomic environment of the area.


Literature review and preliminary walk-through inspection did not identify any significant

archaeological findings in the proposed location of PY01, while consultation with the Ephorate of

Antiquities of Evros has also taken place.


The proposed location of PY08 is 5,5 km to the southeast of the old one, in Nea Zichni

Municipality of Serres Regional Entity.

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The proposed location of PY08 is laid on recent deposits of Quaternary (Undivided) age. With

regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low seismicity with acceleration 0.16 g

(reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of Greece). Detailed information on

geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found to Section 6.2.2.2 of the ESIA (GPL00-

ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-

1006) where a detailed presentation of geohazards is provided.


The dominant soil type in the proposed location of PY08 is Calcaric Cambisol, of high quality,

moderately well drainaged, moderate erosion sensitivity and moderate compaction sensitivity.

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1006).


The proposed PY08 is located in “plain agricultural area”, similarly to the approved location and

specifically in an area of mixed annual and permanent crops. More details on landscape types,

sensitivity and visual amenity can be found in Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-

TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).


The proposed location of PY08 comprises agricultural fields. The site is outside the known range

of the jackal (Canis aureus) which is reported further west and east of this location

(TAP/RSK/EXERGIA, October 2015 – January 2016 unpublished data). The wolf is also absent

from the lowland agricultural area of Serres.


The proposed PY08 is located in Nea Zichni municipality, whereas the approved one was located

in Emmanouil Pappa municipality. Information about the socioeconomic baseline of Nea Zichni

municipality can be found in ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline

(GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054).



archaeological findings in the proposed location of PY08, while consultation with the Ephorate of

Antiquities of Serres has also taken place.


The proposed location of PY10 is 3 km to the southwest of the old one, in Lagadas Municipality

of Thessaloniki Regional Entity.

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The proposed location of PY10 is laid on two-mica and muscovite-plagioclase-microcline gneiss

gn (pz) alternating with metasediments of Vertiskos formation (gn2) of Paleozoic (or older) age.

With regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 2 of medium seismicity with acceleration

0.24 g (reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of Greece). Detailed

information on geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section 6.2.2.2 of the

ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006) where a detailed presentation of geohazards is provided.

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The dominant soil type in the area of the proposed location of PY10 is Chromic Luvisol, of

medium quality, moderately well drainaged, low erosion sensitivity and high compaction

sensitivity.



1006).


The proposed PY10 is located in land principally occupied by agriculture, with significant areas of

natural vegetation, similarly to the approved location. More details on landscape types, sensitivity

and visual amenity can be found in Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and

Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).




This proposed site comprises agricultural field which however has not been cultivated during the

last year. All flora taxa recorded within the field are ruderal species and weeds common in

cultivated sites without conservation interest.

The vegetation type is a ruderal one and it is not included in the Annex I of the Directive

92/43/EU.

The northwestern border of the field comprises Quercus frainetto forest (91M0 “Pannonian-

Balkanic turkey oak- sessile oak forests” Habitat type). This habitat type is included in Annex I of

the Directive 92/43/EU although not as a priority one. The representativeness and naturalness of

this forest stand are considered as “high” as it hosts many typical species of the habitat type. In

addition, its structure (e.g. age classes of species, vegetation layers) and functions (e.g.

regeneration of species, nutrients cycling) are considered to be indicative of “good conservation

status”. The taxa recorded within the forest stand 91M0 that exhibit conservation interest are

shown in the table below. None of these taxa is rare or threatened in Greece.

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Table 5-1 Flora species of conservation interest in the oak forest neighboring PY01

Taxon IUCN

Dafis et al.

(1996) Cites 92/43/EU

Neottia nidus-avis Least Concern C yes

Platanthera sp.

C yes

Ruscus aculeatus

C

Annex V

Comments:

Neottia nidus-avis: common in beech forests and fairly-common in mesic sites of oak forests in

northern Greece.

Platanthera bifolia OR chlorantha: both species common in north and central Greece,

populations under no threat

Ruscus aculeatus: very common in northern Greece with sub-populations numbering thousands

of individuals


Figure 5-30 Quercus fraineto forest stand (91M0) in the immediate vicinity but outside the

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importance. According to information provided in ESIA, at a distance of about 400 m from the

proposed location of PY10, the archaeological site of Lachanas – Paliokastro was identified (CH-

8LT-E) of the Iron Age until Byzantine Period, a site with parts of Fortification Walls and arch of a

Church, among other antiquities. Reference is made to ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-

economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054), where cultural heritage environment

is presented in more detail.

Besides the existing information for the proposed location of PY10, consultation with the

Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki has also taken place.


The proposed location of PY13 is 1 km to the west of the old one, in Pella Municipality of Pella

Regional Entity.

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The proposed location of PY13 is laid on flood plain deposits and alluvial deposits of Aliakmon

river of Quaternary (Holocene) age. With regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low

seismicity with acceleration 0.16 g (reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of

Greece). Detailed information on geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section




The dominant soil type in the proposed location of PY13 is Calcaric Fluvisol, of very high quality,

moderate to poor drainage capacity, low erosion sensitivity and high compaction sensitivity.

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1006).


The proposed PY13 is located in “plain agriculture area” with complex cultivation patterns,

similarly to the approved location. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual amenity

can be found in Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the

ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).




The proposed PY13 stands within the intensively cultivated lowland of Pella. The location itself

comprises a clover field (Figure 5-32), a fallow piece of land and Asparagus cultivations. The site

was searched for Spermophilus citellus colonies as the species was once known from the

Giannitsa plains4; a number of holes was observed along the western site of the field but given

their size and small number5 they are unlikely to belong to Spermophilus. They are considered

as signs of Microtus presence in the field.

4 Literature as reported in http://www.tap-

ag.com/assets/07.reference_documents/english/esias/greece/ESIA_Greece_Annex_6.5.4_West_European_Souslik_Baseline_Study.pdf, access 6 April 2016 5 On evidence of Spermophilus citellus presence, please refer to footnotes for PY01

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Figure 5-32 Clover within PY13









The proposed PY13 is located within the ESIA and ESIA Amendment study corridor, for which

extensive cultural heritage surveys took place along with consultation and active engagement of

the competent archaeological authorities to identify and assess all actual or potential sites of

cultural heritage interest or importance. Reference is therefore made to ESIA Section 6 -

Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054), where cultural

heritage environment is presented in detail.

Besides the existing information for the proposed location of PY13, consultation with the

Ephorate of Antiquities of Pella has also taken place.

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Plot size change of PY04 and PY09 5.18

The plot size of PY04 and PY09 is slightly changed due to certain restrictions during the land

acquisition process.

Figure 5-33 Plot size of PY04


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Figure 5-34 Plot size of PY09


All relevant information regarding the physical, biological and socioeconomic environment and

cultural heritage is described in Section 6 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and


Relocation of Construction Camp 03 (CAMP03) 5.19

The proposed location of CAMP03 is 7,5 km to the northeast of the old one, in Nestos

Municipality of Kavala Regional Entity.

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Figure 5-35 Relocation of Construction Camp 03 (CAMP03)




The proposed location of CAMP03 is mainly laid on alluvial deposits of Quaternary (Holocene)

age. With regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low seismicity with acceleration

0.16 g (reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of Greece). Detailed

information on geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section 6.2.2.2 of the

ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006) where a detailed presentation of geohazards is provided.


The dominant soil type in the proposed location of CAMP03 is Rocks Outcrops, of high quality,

well drainaged, moderate erosion sensitivity and moderate compaction sensitivity.

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1006).


The proposed CAMP03 is located in “plain agricultural area” and specifically in a permanently

irrigated land compared to the approved location that was inside a non-irrigated arable land.

More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual amenity can be found in Section 6.2.8 of

the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).


The proposed site of CAMP03 is part of intensively cultivated land within the river Nestos delta;

there are many irrigation canals and fragmented stands of riparian vegetation. The site stands

within the larger area (KP 170-176) along the TAP pipeline which is known to host a permanent

population of 5 jackal group (or a maximum of 11 animals).


The proposed CAMP03 is located in Nestos municipality, whereas the approved one was located

in Kavala municipality. Information about the socioeconomic baseline of Nestos municipality can

be found in ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-

Y-TAE-0054).





importance. According to information provided in ESIA, in the proposed location or vicinity of

CAMP03, two cultural heritage sites were identified; the archaeological site of Nea Komi ancient

town (CH-13a-E) of the Roman Period and Nea Komi (CH-13-E) potential area of High

Archaeological Potential (AHAP) of Roman and Historic Period, an area with ceramic scatters

and roof tiles in moderate density. Reference is made to ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-

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economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054), where cultural heritage environment

is presented in more detail.

Besides the existing information for the proposed location of CAMP03, consultation with the

Ephorate of Antiquities of Kavala has also taken place.


The proposed location of CAMP04 is 10.5 km to the northwest of the old one, in Emmanouil

Pappa Municipality of Serres Regional Entity.





The proposed location of CAMP04 is laid on valley deposits and lower terrace system of

Quaternary (Undivided) age. With regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low

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seismicity with acceleration 0.16 g (reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of

Greece). Detailed information on geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section




The dominant soil type in the proposed location of CAMP04 is Calcaric Fluvisol, of medium

quality, well drainaged, moderate erosion sensitivity and moderate compaction sensitivity.



1006).


The proposed CAMP04 is located in “plain agricultural area” and specifically in non-irrigated

arable land, compared to the approved location that was inside an area of mixed annual and

permanent crops. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual amenity can be found in

Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment

report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).


The proposed site of CAMP04 is part of the intensively cultivated Serres plain. With regard to

species of potential ecological interest, there is no evidence of breeding bird taxa or potential

Canis aureus territories in the area.


The proposed CAMP04 maintains the same administrative setting (i.e. belongs to the same





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archaeological findings in the proposed location of CAMP04, while consultation with the Ephorate

of Antiquities of Serres has also taken place.


The proposed location of CAMP06 is 7,5 km to the northeast of the old one, in Pella Municipality

of Pella Regional Entity.





The proposed location of CAMP06 is laid on alluvial deposits. With regards to seismicity, the area

belongs to zone 2 of medium seismicity with acceleration 0.24 g (reference is made to the Map of

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the seismic hazard zones of Greece). Detailed information on geology, seismicity and

geomorphology can be found in Section 6.2.2.2 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and

Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006) where a detailed

presentation of geohazards is provided.


The dominant soil type in the proposed location of CAMP06 is Calcaric Fluvisol, of very high

quality, moderate to poor drainage capacity, low erosion sensitivity and high compaction

sensitivity.



1006).


The proposed CAMP06 is located in “plain agricultural area” and specifically in a non-irrigated

arable land, compared to the approved location that was inside an area of complex cultivation

patterns. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual amenity can be found in Section


(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).


The biological environment baseline for the proposed CAMP06 location was established during a


Τhis proposed site of CAMP06 stands within a semi-urbanized piece of land approx. 6,3 km north

of the pipeline; buildings of industrial character as well as warehouses are located in the vicinity.

It comprises a meadow which in the past was probably part of a larger marsh; sections of the

meadow were inundated during the field visit but the species observed were ruderals. The site

was searched for Spermophilus citellus colonies as the species was once known from the

Giannitsa plains6; no holes were observed and given the possibility that the site is inundated

during the wet season the animal is highly improbable to form colonies in the area.

6 Literature as reported in http://www.tap-

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Figure 5-38 The proposed location of CAMP06 from its south side










archaeological findings in the proposed location of CAMP06, while consultation with the Ephorate

of Antiquities of Pella has also taken place.


The proposed location of CAMP07 is 100 m to the north of the old one, in Amyntaio Municipality

of Florina Regional Entity.

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The proposed location of CAMP07 is laid on recent alluvial deposits of Quaternary age. With

regards to seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low seismicity with acceleration a =0.16 g

(reference is made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of Greece). Detailed information on

geology, seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section 6.2.2.2 of the ESIA (GPL00-


1006) where a detailed presentation of geohazards is provided.


The dominant soil type in the proposed location of CAMP07 is Calcaric Fluvisol, of very high

quality, well drainaged, low erosion sensitivity and high compaction sensitivity.

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1006).


The proposed CAMP07 is located in “plain agricultural area” and specifically in non-irrigated

arable land, as the approved location. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual

amenity can be found in Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and Section 5

of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).


The biological environment baseline for the proposed CAMP07 location was established during a


Τhis proposed site of CAMP07 is located south of lake Vegoritida and might have been part of

the lake shore in the past before being converted into cultivations. Agricultural redidues suggest

that it is used for corn cultivations. The site was searched for Spermophilus citellus colonies as

the species was recently reported from the Eordea plain7; no holes were observed.








The proposed location of CAMP07 is only 100 m north of the approved one, which is extensively

surveyed during the preparation of the ESIA and the ESIA Amendment. Reference is made to

ESIA Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-

0054), where cultural heritage environment is presented in detail.

7 As reported in http://www.tap-

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Ephorate of Antiquities of Florina has also taken place.


The proposed location of CAMP08 is 3 km to the west of the old one, in Orestida Municipality of

Kastoria Regional Entity.





The proposed location of CAMP08 is laid on terrace deposits of Quaternary age. With regards to

seismicity, the area belongs to zone 1 of low seismicity with acceleration 0.16 g (reference is

made to the Map of the seismic hazard zones of Greece). Detailed information on geology,

seismicity and geomorphology can be found in Section 6.2.2.2 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-

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TAE-0054) and Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006) where

a detailed presentation of geohazards is provided.


The dominant soil type in the proposed location of CAMP08 is Chromic Vertisol (VRcr), of high

quality, moderately well drainaged, moderate erosion sensitivity and high compaction sensitivity.



1006).


The proposed CAMP08 is located in “upland agricultural area” and specifically in non-irrigated

arable land, as the approved location. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual




The site stands close to the pipeline (min. distance 125 m) in cultivated land and just next to the

highway connecting Kastoria with Ptolemaida. The site stands outside the areas known to host

wolves (Canis lupus) and bears (Ursus arctos) south of Kastoria. No bird taxa of conservation

interest are known to breed in the vicinity of the site.








The proposed CAMP08 is partly located within the ESIA and ESIA Amendment study corridor, for

which extensive cultural heritage surveys took place along with consultation and active

engagement of the competent archaeological authorities to identify and assess all actual or

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potential sites of cultural heritage interest or importance. Reference is therefore made to ESIA

Section 6 - Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054),

where cultural heritage environment is presented in detail.


Ephorate of Antiquities of Kastoria has also taken place.

Plot size change of CAMP01 and CAMP02 5.24

The plot size of CAMP01 and CAMP02 is slightly changed due to certain restrictions during the

land acquisition process.

Figure 5-41 Plot size of CAMP01


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Figure 5-42 Plot size of CAMP02


All relevant information regarding the physical, biological and socioeconomic environment and

cultural heritage is described in Section 6 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and

Section 5 of the ESIA Amendment report (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006)

Proposed rerouting at Kipoi (IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14) 5.25

The proposed rerouting in the area of Kipoi (Figure 5-43) is located in Alexandroupoli

municipality, has approximately 650m in length and it deviates maximum 15m from the basecase

route. It crosses agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route.

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Figure 5-43 Proposed rerouting at Kipoi (IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14)




There are no changes regarding the geological baseline of the proposed pipeline rerouting.


information of Section 5.2.3 of the Second ESIA Amendment report (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-

5002) where a detailed presentation of the area’s geology and geohazards is provided.


There are no changes regarding the soil types of the proposed pipeline rerouting. Detail

information regarding the area’s soil and subsoil is the same as the corresponding information of

Section 5.2.5 of the Second ESIA Amendment report (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).


There are no changes in the type of landscape character where the approved pipeline route and

the proposed rerouting are located. The proposed rerouting remains inside the Landscape

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Character Type “Hilly shrub lands and grasslands areas”, similarly to the approved route. More

details on the landscape type, sensitivity and visual amenity of the proposed rerouting can be

found in Section 5.2.6 of the Second ESIA Amendment report (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).


The proposed rerouting remains in the same type of vegetation and habitat as the approved

pipeline route. As a result, the information regarding the biological environment (vegetation and

flora, habitats, fauna and protected areas) remains the same as described in Section 5.3 of the

Second ESIA Amendment report (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).

The proposed rerouting is located in an area of low, undulating hills, consisting of pastures and

abandoned fields as well as a few cultivations. The proposed rerouting does not cross any

protected areas/sites of conservation interest. The area has been extensively surveyed during

the preparation of the Second ESIA Amendment.


The proposed rerouting maintains the same administrative setting (i.e. belongs to the same

municipality) as the approved pipeline route. There are no changes to the socioeconomic

baseline compared to the Second ESIA Amendment. Reference is therefore made to Section 5.4

of the Second ESIA Amendment report (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002), which provides detail

information on the socioeconomic environment of the area.


During the preparation of the Second ESIA Amendment, extensive cultural heritage surveys took

place along with consultation and active engagement of the competent archaeological authorities

to identify and assess all actual or potential sites of cultural heritage interest or importance.

Reference is made to Section 5.5 – Cultural Heritage Environment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-

5002), where the cultural heritage environment of the area is presented in detail.

According to the existing information on cultural heritage, three (3) sites with pottery scatter were

identified in the vicinity of the proposed rerouting.

Proposed rerouting at Komotini Airport (IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07) 5.26

The proposed rerouting in the area of Komotini Airport (Figure 5-44) is located in Komotini

municipality, has approximately 1600m in length and it deviates maximum 250m from the

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basecase route. It crosses agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has

no protection status (the closest protected area is 2400m to the east) and does not host any

species of ecological interest.

Figure 5-44 Proposed rerouting at Komotini Airport (IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07)











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There are no changes regarding the soil types of the proposed pipeline rerouting. Information




(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).



the proposed rerouting are located. The proposed rerouting remains inside a “Plain agricultural

area” similarly to the approved route. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and visual






flora, habitats, fauna and protected areas) remains the same as described in ESIA Section 6 -

Environmental, Socio-economic and CH Baseline (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and ESIA

Amendment Section 5 - Environmental Cultural Heritage and Socioeconomic Baseline (GPL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006). The proposed rerouting is in agricultural land and does not cross any

priority habitats nor any ecologically sensitive areas. The area has been extensively surveyed

during the preparation of the ESIA and the ESIA Amendment.










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detail.


archaeological interest in the vicinity of the proposed rerouting.

Proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01) 5.27

The proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (Figure 5-45) is located in Iasmos municipality, has

approximately 1700m length and it deviates maximum 150m from the basecase route. It crosses

agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has no protection status (the

closest protected area is 1200m to the west) and does not host any species of ecological interest.

Figure 5-45 Proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01)



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The proposed rerouting maintain the same administrative setting (i.e. belongs to the same











detail.



Proposed rerouting at Krinides (IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07) 5.28

The proposed rerouting at Krinides (Figure 5-46) is located in Kavala municipality, has


agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has no protection status and

does not host any species of ecological interest.

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Figure 5-46 Proposed rerouting at Krinides (IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07)














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According to the existing information on cultural heritage there are a site of cultural interest (one

sherd visible at the edge of the field) was recorded during previous surveys.

Proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19) 5.29

The proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (Figure 5-47) is located in Doxato municipality, has


agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has no protection status and


Figure 5-47 Proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19)










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detail.

According to the existing information on cultural heritage, a site of cultural interest (extended

dense pottery scatter) was recorded in Kalamonas area during previous surveys.

Proposed rerouting at Lachanas (IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03) 5.30

The proposed rerouting at Lachanas (Figure 5-48) is located in Lagadas municipality, has


agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has no protection status (the

closest protected area is 1200m to the southwest) and does not host any species of ecological

interest.

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Figure 5-48 Proposed rerouting at Lachanas (IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03)














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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).



the proposed rerouting are located. The proposed rerouting remains inside a “Mixed forested and

agricultural area” similarly to the approved route. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and

visual amenity can be found in Section 6.2.8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0054) and























detail.

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Proposed rerouting at Drymos (IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08) 5.31

The proposed rerouting at Drymos (Figure 5-49) is located in Lagadas municipality, has

approximately 260m length and it deviates maximum 70 m from the basecase route. It crosses

agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route, in the peripheral zone of the National Park

of Koronia-Volvi. According to extensive surveys of the basecase route, the area does not host

species of ecological interest.

Figure 5-49 Proposed rerouting at Drymos (IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08)








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EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006). The proposed rerouting is located in the peripheral zone of the National

Park of Koronia - Volvi, similarly to the approved route. The area has been extensively surveyed








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detail.



Proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03) 5.32

The proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (Figure 5-50) is located in Chalkidona municipality,

has approximately 900m length and it deviates maximum 60 m from the basecase route. It

crosses agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has no protection status

and does not host any species of ecological interest.

Figure 5-50 Proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03)



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detail.

Similar to the approved route, according to the existing information on cultural heritage sites, two

areas of potential archaeological interest were recorded during previous surveys in the area of

Mikro Monastiri.

Proposed rerouting at Loudias river (IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03) 5.33

The proposed rerouting at Loudias river (Figure 5-51) is located in Pella municipality, has

approximately 2700m in length and it deviates maximum 80 m from the basecase route. It

crosses agricultural land of similar type as the basecase route. The area has no protection status


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Figure 5-51 Proposed rerouting at Loudias river (IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03)














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Proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (IP 1110 – IP 1110-02) 5.34

The proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (Figure 5-52) is located in Edessa municipality, has

approximately 300m length and it deviates maximum 30 m from the basecase route. Similar to

the basecase route, the rerouting crosses forest land in the area of Flamouria Wildlife Refuge.

The area is known to hold bear and wolf territories and has been extensively studied through

previous ESIA phases. Expected impacts are similar to the ones already presented along with

the excepted mitigations measures.

Figure 5-52 Proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (IP 1110 – IP 1110-02)







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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).



the proposed rerouting are located. The proposed rerouting remains inside a “mountainous

forested area” similarly to the approved route. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and









EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006). The proposed rerouting remains located inside the Flamouria Wildlife

Refuge and is known to hold bear and wolf territories, similarly to the approved route. These

areas have been extensively surveyed during the preparation of the ESIA and the ESIA

Amendment.





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detail.



Proposed rerouting at Verga (IP 1224 – IP 1224-02) 5.35

The proposed rerouting at Verga (Figure 5-53) is located in Kastoria municipality, has

approximately 270m in length and it deviates maximum 117 m from the basecase route. Similar

to the basecase route, the rerouting crosses forest land. The area has no protection status and


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Figure 5-53 Proposed rerouting at Verga (IP 1224 – IP 1224-02)














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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1006).



the proposed rerouting are located. The proposed rerouting remains inside a “mountainous

forested area” similarly to the approved route. More details on landscape types, sensitivity and



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detail.



Proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02) 5.36

The proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (Figure 5-54) is located in Kastoria municipality, has

approximately 110m in length and it deviates maximum 26 m from the basecase route. Similar to

the basecase route, the rerouting crosses agricultural land. The area has no protection status


Figure 5-54 Proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02)








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the proposed rerouting are located. The proposed rerouting remains inside a “Upland agricultural



















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6 Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement Activities related to the TAP Project are desribed in detail in Section 7

of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0055) and in Section 6 (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1007) of

the ESIA Amendment. Due to the small extent and nature of the modifications, there is no

significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project, which were described and

approved by the existing Decision on Approval of Environmental Terms, and no public

consultation is required.

7 Environmental Monitoring Results

The engineering design for the TAP Project is still progressing while tendering processes have

been launched. No works for any of its components have been undertaken and therefore

no monitoring results are available.

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8 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures



8.1.1.1 Geology

Since BVS01 new location lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied extensively

during ESIA and ESIA Amendment preparation, there is no significant change in the

environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts in geological environment associated

with BVS construction, operation and decommissioning are covered in the ESIA and ESIA

Amendment reports. Reference is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)

and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).




environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts in soil and subsoil associated with BVS

construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are covered in

the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports. Reference is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-

ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).


The BVS01 visual receptors sensitivity, as recorded during the landscape and visual amenity

survey, is shown in Table 8-1. As evidenced from this table the BVS new location is situated in

purely agricultural land or upland agricultural areas with annual cultivations, a landscape

character type of low sensitivity (reference is made to Section 8.6 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-

Y-TAE-0056), where details on impact assessment and mitigation relevant to landscape are

provided). The associated impacts to landscape and visual amenity are therefore considered not

significant and there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

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Table 8-1 Block Valve Stations Visual Receptors Sensitivity

Viewpoint Landscape

Character Type

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to site (approx.) Direction of view Receptor type Sensitivity

VP-1 Plain agricultural

areas 0.04 View to BVS01 Road Low





environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts on the biological environment associated

with block valve stations construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation

measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports and are not duplicated here.

Reference is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the

ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).


Since the new location of BVS01 lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied

extensively during ESIA and ESIA Amendment preparation, there is no significant change in the

environmental impacts of the Project. It is easily accessible during construction through the

pipeline corridor itself or through existing dirt roads and since it is a small installation, it is not

expected to increase construction traffic to any significant extent. During operation, traffic related

to BVS will be very limited as it is unmanned.

As a result, any likely impacts to the socioeconomic environment associated with BVS


the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports and are not duplicated here. Reference is made to

Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment

(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).




environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with BVS

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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).

The evidence of roof tile fragments or the relative proximity to sites of potential archaeological

interest is not uncommon for large parts of the TAP pipeline route or its permanent and

temporary installations and does not necessarily indicate increased cultural heritage sensitivity.

The presence of an archaeologist during construction will ensure that any chance finds will be

treated in accordance with the provision of national legislation and TAP ESMS standards.

8.1.5 Approval from authorities

TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Evros, the Forestry Office of

Alexandroupoli and TOEB of Ferron, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed

changes. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-

5101_00-at09).



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survey, is shown inTable 8-2. As evidenced from this table the BVS new location is situated in







Viewpoint Landscape

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Distance in km



areas 0.03 View to BVS05 Track Low











Since the new location of BVS05 lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied








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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).








(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Rodopi, the Forestry Office of

Rodopi and TOEB of Iasmos, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed


5101_00-at09).



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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).


Since the proposed BVS06 new location lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied






(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Xanthi, the Forestry Office of

Xanthi and TOEB of Thalassia, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed


5101_00-at09).

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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).






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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Drama and the Forestry Office of

Drama, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant

correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).



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significant there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.


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Since BVS10 proposed new location lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied








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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).








(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Serres, the Forestry Office of

Serres and TOEB of Fyllida, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed


5101_00-at09).



8.6.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed BVS new location lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied






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The BVS13 visual receptor sensitivity, as recorded during the landscape and visual amenity








Viewpoint Landscape

Character Type

Distance in km


VP-6 Mixed forested and

agricultural areas 0.04 View to BVS13 Road Low

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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).








(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kilkis and the Forestry Office of

Kilkis, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).






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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Thessaloniki, the Forestry Office

of Thessaloniki and TOEB of Agios Athanasios, which have all issued their positive opinion on

the proposed changes. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-

TAE-5101_00-at09).



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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).








of Thessaloniki and TOEB of Chalkidona, which have all issued their positive opinion on the

proposed changes. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-

TAE-5101_00-at09).



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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Edessa and the Forestry Office

of Pella, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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survey, is shown in Table 8-10. BVS 19 is located in agricultural land in a wider “mountainous

forested area” landscape character type, which exhibits high sensitivity to landscape changes.

However, given the distance to the closer receptor (approx. 80 m) and the type of the receptor

(i.e. road), impacts to landscape and visual amenity are considered moderate. Standard

mitigation measures, such as the use of building materials and colours that blend into the

landscape will reduce impact significance to minor, thus there is no significant change in the

environmental impacts of the Project.

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Viewpoint Landscape

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VP-17 Mountainous forested

areas 0.08 View to BVS19 Road High





















(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).






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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Pella and the Forestry Office of

Edessa, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant




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VP-13 Upland agricultural




















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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).








(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kozani and the Forestry Office of

Kozani, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant




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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).


The proposed BVS new location lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied






(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kastoria and the Forestry Office

of Kastoria, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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8.13.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed PY01 is located in Southern Evros, for which a detailed geohazards and

seismic activity assessment has been carried out during the ESIA and ESIA Amendment, there is

no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Likely impacts in geological

environment associated with PY construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed

mitigation measures are therefore covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports. Reference

is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA

Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).


Key potential impacts to soil and subsoil relevant to the construction; operation and

decommissioning of project installations are presented below.

Table 8-13 Key Potential Impacts - Subsurface and Soil

Construction Phase Operations Phase Decommissioning Phase

Disturbance and degradation of soil due to compaction

Accidental pollution of soil by solid and liquid wastes or spills of hydrocarbons / fuels

Potential disturbance in case subsurface contamination is uncovered during site excavation.

No key potential impacts foreseen Accidental pollution of soil by accidental spills, solid and liquid wastes

Source: ERM (2013)

The proposed PY01 is a temporary installation; therefore permanent changes of ground surface

and loss of soil are not relevant. Since the terrain is essentially flat, soil erosion is not a particular

concern. However, due to soil characteristics, construction activities (mainly removal of

vegetation and earthworks) can lead to soil compaction.

To avoid or reduce compaction, established mitigation methods will be applied during

construction and reinstatement. The site will be re-vegetated immediately after construction,

while deep ploughing will be applied.

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The risk for soil pollution through accidental spills of fuels and lubricant or improper disposal of

waste and wastewater will be minimised by appropriate wastewater treatment, waste

management, proper storage and handling of polluting substances, i.e. good housekeeping

practices in construction by the EPC contractor. A Spill Contingency and Response Plan to

prevent and respond to any spill will be implemented. Accidentally polluted soil will be excavated

and disposed of as waste according to the type of pollution.

As a result, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. More detail

information on the likely impacts in soil and subsoil associated with PY construction, operation

and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are presented in the ESIA and ESIA




The magnitude of impact on the landscape depends on the landscape character, the value of the

area concerned, as well as the nature, scale and duration of the particular change in the

landscape. The proposed PY01 is situated in purely agricultural land or upland agricultural areas,

a landscape character type of low sensitivity. In addition, PY01 is a temporary installation, i.e. it

will be operated during construction and it will be reinstated to its former state afterwards. As a

result, impacts to landscape and visual amenity are not significant and there is no significant

change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

More detail information on the likely impacts in the landscape and visual amenity associated with

PY construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are covered

in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports. Reference is made to Section 8.6 of the ESIA

(GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-

TAE-1009).


Based on the baseline information about the biological environment of the proposed location of

PY01, presented in Section 5, there may be significant impacts to Spermophilus citellus

population due to site construction activities. Spermophilus citellus colonies are prone to local

extinction in case where colonies are confirmed to inhabit the site. These small mammals are

especially vulnerable during hibernation (September – late April) and after parturition (June). In

particular, project activities may result in:

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Direct mortality of the ground squirrel individuals or as a result of the destruction of their

burrows

Change to animal habitat resulting from construction activities applied directly to areas

where habitat will be lost, and indirectly to adjacent areas.

Change to ground squirrel movement patterns.

Change to ground squirrel behaviour as a result of sensory disturbance. Sensory

disturbances include aural disturbances, such as blasting and equipment operation,

olfactory, for example machine odour, and/or visual, such as the occurrence of construction

personnel and equipment.

A pre-construction survey will be carried out to confirm whether Spermophilus citellus indeed

inhabit the site. If the presence of Spermophilus is confirmed, mitigation measures such as the

ones presented in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports will need to be applied. Reference is

made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA

Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009). As a result, there is no significant change in the


8.13.2.1 Socioeconomic Environment

Since the proposed PY01 location maintains the same administrative setting as the approved

location, the anticipated socioeconomic impacts are the same and there is no significant change

in the environmental impacts of the Project. A detailed description of these impacts and of the

respective mitigation measures on economy, employment and income, land and livelihoods,

infrastructure and public services, community health and safety is presented in Section 8 of the

ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-

Y-TAE-1009).

With regard to traffic and transport, Figure 8-1 shows that PY01 can be easily accessed by

Egnatia Highway which provides a connection route to the Port of Alexandroupolis, while it has

easy access to the pipeline corridor through a secondary road with safe distance from human

settlements. As a result, impacts to traffic and transport are considered not significant.

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Figure 8-1 Road access to PY01



Although there is no indication of any significant archaeological findings in the proposed location

of PY01, any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with PY construction, operation and

decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA

Amendment reports and are not duplicated here. Thus, there is no significant change in the

environmental impacts of the Project. Reference is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-

642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009). The

presence of an archaeologist during construction will ensure that any chance finds will be treated

in accordance with the provision of national legislation and TAP ESMS standards.


TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Evros, which has issued its

positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6

(GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).

Egnatia

Access road from Egnatia to PY

Access road to pipeline corridor

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8.14.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed PY08 is located in Serres Plain, for which a detailed geohazards and seismic

activity assessment has been carried out during the ESIA and ESIA Amendment, there is no

significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Likely impacts in geological














Source: ERM (2013)


and loss of soil are not relevant. Since the terrain is essentially flat, soil erosion is not a particular

concern. However, due to soil characteristics, construction activities (mainly removal of

vegetation and earthworks) can lead to soil compaction.




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landscape. The proposed PY08 is situated in purely agricultural land of mixed annual and

permanent crops, a landscape character type of low sensitivity. In addition, PY08 is a temporary

installation, i.e. it will be operated during construction and it will be reinstated to its former state

afterwards. As a result, impacts to landscape and visual amenity are not significant and there is

no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.





TAE-1009).



PY08, presented in Section 5, there are no expected impacts on the assessed ecological

variables and thus, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

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The socioeconomic environment of Nea Zichni municipality, where the proposed PY08 is located,

was extensively studied during ESIA and ESIA Amendment preparation and there is no

significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. A detailed description of likely

project impacts and of the respective mitigation measures on economy, employment and income,

land and livelihoods, infrastructure and public services, community health and safety is presented

in Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment

(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).

With regard to traffic and transport, Figure 8-2 shows that PY08 can be accessed by Egnatia

Highway which provides a connection route to the Ports of Thessaloniki and Kaval, while it has

readily access to the pipeline corridor to the north. Typical precautionary measures will have to

be adopted for the transport of material to the PY08, including coordination with the traffic police,

as discribed in Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA

Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009). As a result, impacts to traffic and transport are

considered not significant.

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of PY08, any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with PY construction, operation and








TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Serres and the Forestry Authority

of Serres, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


Access road to pipeline corridor

Access to Egnatia (to the south)

Egnatia

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8.15.1.1 Geology

Since, the proposed PY10 is located in Kroussia Mountains, for which a detailed geohazards and


no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.. Likely impacts in geological














Source: ERM (2013)


and loss of soil are not relevant. Given that the dominant soil type in the area is Chromic Luvisol,

soil erosion is not a concern. However, due to soil high compaction sensitivity, construction

activities (mainly removal of vegetation and earthworks) can lead to soil compaction.




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landscape. The proposed PY10 is situated in a land principally occupied by agriculture, with

significant areas of natural vegetation, a landscape character type of low sensitivity. In addition,

PY10 is a temporary installation, i.e. it will be operated during construction and it will be

reinstated to its former state afterwards. As a result, impacts to landscape and visual amenity are

not significant and there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.





TAE-1009).




variables, provided that all construction works remain within the site boundaries and do not affect

the neighbouring oak forest, since it represents a habitat type of European Community interest, in

good conservation status. As a result, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts

of the Project.

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in the environmental impacts of the Project. A detailed description of these impacts and of the

respective mitigation measures on economy, employment and income, land and livelihoods,



Y-TAE-1009).

With regard to traffic and transport, Figure 8-3 shows that PY10 can be easily accessed by

Egnatia Highway which provides a connection route to the Port of Thessaloniki, while it has easy

access to the pipeline corridor through a secondary road with safe distance from human

settlements. As a result, impacts to traffic and transport are considered not significant.

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Any likely impacts on cultural heritage in the proposed area of PY10 and proposed mitigation


Thus, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Reference is


Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009). The presence of an archaeologist during

construction will ensure that any chance finds will be treated in accordance with the provision of

national legislation and TAP ESMS standards.


TAP AG has contacted the competent Forestry Authority of Lagkada, which has issued its

positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6

(GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).

Egnatia Access road to pipeline corridor

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8.16.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed PY13 is located in Thessaloniki – Giannitsa Plain, for which a detailed

geohazards and seismic activity assessment has been carried out during the ESIA and ESIA

Amendment, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Likely

impacts in geological environment associated with PY construction, operation and

decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are therefore covered in the ESIA and ESIA












Source: ERM (2013)


and loss of soil are not relevant. Given that the dominant soil type in the area is Calcaric Fluvisol,

soil erosion is not a concern. However, due to soil high compaction sensitivity, construction

activities (mainly removal of vegetation and earthworks) can lead to soil compaction.




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landscape. The proposed PY13 is situated in a purely agricultural land with complex cultivation

patterns, a landscape character type of low sensitivity. In addition, PY13 is a temporary

installation, i.e. it will be operated during construction and it will be reinstated to its former state

afterwards. As a result, impacts to landscape and visual amenity are not significant and there is

no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.





TAE-1009).




variables. As a result, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

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in the environmental impacts of the Project. A detailed description of likely project impacts and of

the respective mitigation measures on economy, employment and income, land and livelihoods,



Y-TAE-1009).

With regard to traffic and transport, PY13 can be accessed by National Road E-86 which

provides a connection route to the Port of Thessaloniki, while it has readily access to the pipeline

corridor (located in the corridor). Typical precautionary measures will have to be adopted for the

transport of material to the PY13, including coordination with the traffic police, as discribed in


(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009). As a result, impacts to traffic and transport are considered not

significant.


Any likely impacts on cultural heritage in the proposed area of PY13 and proposed mitigation








TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Pella and the Forestry Authority

of Edessa, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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8.17.1.1 Geology

Since, the proposed CAMP03 is located in Komotini – Xanthi Plain, for which a detailed



impacts in geological environment associated with camps construction, operation and













Source: ERM (2013)

The proposed CAMP03 is a temporary installation; therefore permanent changes of ground

surface and loss of soil are not relevant. Since the terrain is essentially flat and the dominant soil

type is Rocks Outcrops, soil erosion is not a particular concern. However, due to soil

characteristics, construction activities (mainly removal of vegetation and earthworks) can lead to

soil compaction.




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landscape. The proposed CAMP03 is situated in a plain agricultural area, a landscape character

type of low sensitivity. In addition, CAMP03 is a temporary installation, i.e. it will be operated

during construction and it will be reinstated to its former state afterwards. As a result, impacts to

landscape and visual amenity are not significant and there is no significant change in the



CAMP construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are

covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports. Reference is made to Section 8.6 of the ESIA


TAE-1009).



CAMP03, presented in Section 5, there are no expected impacts on the assessed ecological

variables and there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

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Since, the socioeconomic environment of Nestos municipality, where the proposed CAMP03 is

located, was extensively studied during ESIA and ESIA Amendment preparation, there is no

significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. A detailed description of likely

project impacts and of the respective mitigation measures on economy, employment and income,

land and livelihoods, infrastructure and public services, community health and safety, traffic and

transport is presented in Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of

the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).


Any likely impacts on cultural heritage in the proposed area of CAMP03 and proposed mitigation








TAP G has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kavala and the Forestry Authority

of Kavala, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant




8.18.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed CAMP04 is located in Serres Plain, for which a detailed geohazards and


no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Likely impacts in geological

environment associated with camps construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed

mitigation measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports. Reference is made

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to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment

(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).










Source: ERM (2013)



type is Calcaric Fluvisol, soil erosion is not a particular concern. However, due to soil


soil compaction.













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landscape and visual amenity are not significant and there is there is no significant change in the






TAE-1009).






Since the proposed CAMP04 location maintains the same administrative setting as the approved




infrastructure and public services, community health and safety, traffic and transport is presented


(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).

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of CAMP04, any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with CAMP construction, operation

and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA







TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Serres and the Forestry Authority

of Serres, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant




8.19.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed CAMP06 is located in Thessaloniki – Giannitsa Plain, for which a detailed










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soil compaction.


















landscape. The proposed CAMP06 is situated in plain agricultural area, a landscape character

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TAE-1009).












(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).



of CAMP06, any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with CAMP construction, operation

and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Pella and the Forestry Authority

of Edessa, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant




8.20.1.1 Geology

Since, the proposed CAMP07 is located in Eastern Margin of Florina, Vegoritis, for which a

detailed geohazards and seismic activity assessment has been carried out during the ESIA and

ESIA Amendment, there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

Likely impacts in geological environment associated with camps construction, operation and













Source: ERM (2013)





soil compaction.

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TAE-1009).




variables and there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project.

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(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).










TAP G has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Florina and the Forestry Authority

of Florina, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant




8.21.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed CAMP08 is located in Aliakmon River Terraces, for which a detailed







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type is Chromic Vertisol, soil erosion is not a particular concern. However, due to soil


soil compaction.















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landscape. The proposed CAMP08 is situated in an upland agricultural area, a landscape

character type of low sensitivity. In addition, CAMP08 is a temporary installation, i.e. it will be

operated during construction and it will be reinstated to its former state afterwards. As a result,

impacts to landscape and visual amenity are not significant and there is no significant change in

the environmental impacts of the Project.





TAE-1009).












(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kastoria and the Forestry

Authority of Kastoria, which have both issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes.

The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).

Proposed rerouting at Kipoi (IP 0002-03 – IP 0002-14) 8.22


8.22.1.1 Geology

Since the proposed pipeline rerouting lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied

extensively during the Second ESIA Amendment preparation, there is no significant change in

the environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts in geological environment associated

with pipeline segment construction, operation and decommissioning are covered in the Second

ESIA Amendment report. Reference is made to Section 8 of the Second ESIA Amendment

(GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).




the environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts in soil and subsoil associated with

pipeline segment construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation

measures are covered in the Second ESIA Amendment report. Reference is made to Section 8 of

the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).


Given the fact that the pipeline is fully buried along its length, no impacts related to landscape

and visual amenity are foreseen for the operation of the pipeline rerouting. As a result, there is no

significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts during

construction and decommissioning are temporary and in general similar to the impacts

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associated to the basecase pipeline route (reference is made to Section 8 of of the Second ESIA

Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).




the environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts on the biological environment

associated with pipeline segment construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed

mitigation measures are covered in the Second ESIA Amendment report. Reference is made to

Section 8 of the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).




the environmental impacts of the Project. As a result any likely impacts to the socioeconomic

environment associated with pipeline rerouting construction, operation and decommissioning and

proposed mitigation measures are covered in the Second ESIA Amendment report. Reference is

made to Section 8 of the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).




the environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with


measures are covered in the Second ESIA Amendment report. Reference is made to Section 8 of

the Second ESIA Amendment (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5002).

The evidence of pottery scatters is not uncommon for large parts of the TAP pipeline route or its

permanent and temporary installations and does not necessarily indicate increased cultural

heritage sensitivity. The presence of an archaeologist during construction will ensure that any

chance finds will be treated in accordance with the provision of national legislation and TAP

ESMS standards.

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Proposed rerouting at Komotini Airport (IP0251-10-02 – IP 0251-10-07) 8.23


8.23.1.1 Geology




with pipeline segment construction, operation and decommissioning are covered in the ESIA and

ESIA Amendment reports. Reference is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-

0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).





or pipeline segment construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation

measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports. Reference is made to Section

8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056) and Section 8 of the ESIA Amendment (GPL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).






associated to the basecase pipeline route (reference is made to Section 8.6 of the ESIA (GPL00-

ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056).





with pipeline segment construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation

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environmental impacts of the Project. As a result any likely impacts to the socioeconomic


proposed mitigation measures are covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports and are

not duplicated here. Reference is made to Section 8 of the ESIA (GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)





environmental impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts on cultural heritage associated with














5101_00-at09).

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Proposed rerouting at Amvrosia (IP0251-15 – IP 0290-01) 8.24


8.24.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).






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5101_00-at09).

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Proposed rerouting at Krinides (IP 0450-05 – IP 0450-07) 8.25


8.25.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056).






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kavala and the Forestry Office of

Kavala, which have issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes, except from TOEB

Filippon, which was not operative. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-

EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).

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Proposed rerouting at Kalamonas (IP 0450-16-01 – IP 0450-19) 8.26


8.26.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).



and visual amenity are foreseen for the operation of the pipeline rerouting and there is no




ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056).






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Drama and the Forestry Office of

Drama, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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Proposed rerouting at Lachanas (IP 0618-01 – IP 0618-03) 8.27


8.27.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).



and visual amenity are foreseen for the operation of the pipeline rerouting and there is no




ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Thessaloniki and the Forestry

Office of Lagkadas, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The

relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).

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Proposed rerouting at Drymos (IP 0677-07-01 – IP 0677-08) 8.28


8.28.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).


Although the proposed pipeline rerouting is located in the peripheral zone of the National Park of

Koronia - Volvi, it lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied extensively during ESIA

and ESIA Amendment preparation and there is no significant change in the environmental

impacts of the Project. Any likely impacts on the biological environment associated with pipeline

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segment construction, operation and decommissioning and proposed mitigation measures are

covered in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports and are not duplicated here. Reference is

























TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Thessaloniki and the Forestry

Office of Thessaloniki, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The

relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-5101_00-at09).

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Proposed rerouting at Mikro Monastiri (IP 1042-01 – IP 1042-03) 8.29


8.29.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).






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of Thessaloniki and TOEB of Halkidona, which have all issued their positive opinion on the

proposed changes. The relevant correspondence is provided in Annex 6 (GAL00-EXG-642-Y-

TAE-5101_00-at09).

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Proposed rerouting at Loudias river (IP 1046-01 – IP 1046-03) 8.30


8.30.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Pella and the Forestry Office of

Edessa, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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Proposed rerouting at Agia Fotini (IP 1110 – IP 1110-02) 8.31


8.31.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).


Similarly to the approved pipeline route, the proposed pipeline rerouting is located in the

Flamouria Wildlife Refuge which is known to hold bear and wolf territories. The proposed

rerouting lies within the pipeline corridor, which has been studied extensively during ESIA and

ESIA Amendment preparation, thus there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of

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the Project. Any likely impacts on the biological environment associated with pipeline segment




(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).























TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Pella, the Forestry Office of

Edessaand TOEB of Edessa, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed

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5101_00-at09).

Proposed rerouting at Verga (IP 1224 – IP 1224-02) 8.32


8.32.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).




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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kastoria and the Forestry Office

of Kastoria, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed changes. The relevant


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Proposed rerouting at Chiliodendro (IP 1273-02-01 – IP 1273-02-02) 8.33


8.33.1.1 Geology














EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).







ASP-642-Y-TAE-0056)).






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TAP AG has contacted the competent Archaeology Ephorate of Kastoria, the Forestry Office of

Kastoria and TOEB of Aliakmonas, which have all issued their positive opinion on the proposed


5101_00-at09).

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Plot size changes in temporary installations 8.34

PY04, PY09, CAMP01 and CAMP02 have been studied extensively during ESIA and ESIA

Amendment preparation. The slight change in their plot size does not create any additional or

different impacts than those already described in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment reports, thus,

there is no significant change in the environmental impacts of the Project. Reference is made to


(GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009).

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9 Conclusions

The present Third Amendment to the ESIA describes a number of changes introduced to the

design and location of twelve block valve stations, four pipeyards, five campsites and twelve

minor pipeline route segments after the modification of the Environmental Terms Approval

Decision on 17/11/2015 and 05/05/2016. These changes have taken place as a result of

engineering investigations or in the process of acquiring land for the project installations.

The proposed new BVS locations lie on the pipeline axis, within the pipeline corridor that has

been studied extensively during ESIA and ESIA Amendment preparation, relatively close to the

approved BVS locations. Similarly, all proposed pipeline reroutings lie within the studied pipeline

corridor, with maximum deviation of 250m from the basecase route. As a result, likely impacts

related to these changes are not significant or are largely similar to the ones already identified,

assessed and addressed in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment.

The proposed new pipeyard and campsite locations have been examined with regard to potential

environmental impacts relevant to their construction, operation and decommissioning. It should

be noted that pipeyards and campsites are temporary project installations, i.e. they will be used

during project construction and subsequently they will be reinstated and returned to their prior

use. Impact assessment has shown that likely impacts related to the proposed new pipeyard and

campsite locations are not significant or are largely similar to the ones already identified,

assessed and addressed in the ESIA and ESIA Amendment.

In short, the proposed modifications pose no significant change in the environmental impacts of

the Project, which were described and approved by the existing Decision on Approval of

Environmental Terms.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG-Greece

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Date 04/2016

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