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16.5.2012

Proposal for “Nabucco West” Scenario Submitted to Shah Deniz II Consortium

The Nabucco Consortium today submitted a proposal to the Shah Deniz II Consortium for the construction of a “Nabucco West” pipeline, which would bring Caspian gas from the Bulgarian-Turkish border to Baumgarten and beyond.

“We are convinced that we have submitted a competitive and comprehensive proposal to the Shah Deniz II Consortium, and that this proposal represents a win-win situation for our shareholders and for suppliers alike”, said Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH.Learn More....

12.4.2012

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH has submitted the EIA Report for the “Sivas-Iraqi Border (Silopi Area) Section” to the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH has submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the 733 kilometer “Sivas-Iraqi (Silopi) section” in Turkey to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director, Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH commented: “The submission of the EIA Report is an important step forward in the approval process and realization of the project”.Learn More....

4.4.2012

Bulgaria: National Project decision for Nabucco to support implementation process

The Nabucco project has been named a “National Project” by the Government of Bulgaria at the Council of Ministers meeting today.

This is a landmark decision to support an accelerated implementation process that underlines the public and strategic benefits of the Nabucco pipeline project.Learn More....

1.3.2012

Turkish Energy Ministry approves “Public Interest Decision” on behalf of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH for ‘land acquisition activities’

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International will commence activities pursuant to the “decision of public utilities” concerning the pipeline route within the boundaries of Turkey.

This is a very important step in the progress of the project that allows approval by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Sources of Turkey for Nabucco’s application in a resolution dated February 14, 2012.Learn More....

7.2.2012

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH announces the submission of the Turkish Environmental Impact Assessment report

Vienna, 7 February 2012. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the 760 km long section between Ankara and Turkish-Bulgarian Border of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International has been officially submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization in Turkey.

The submitted EIA Report was prepared according the format determined by the ministry in its decision given in July 2010.Learn More....

2.2.2012

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International appoints Gábor Bercsi as new Managing Director of NNC Hungary

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH has appointed Gábor Bercsi as Managing Director of Nabucco National Company Hungary effective 1 February.

Mr. Bercsi has extensive experience in the energy sector. In his previous position as Managing Director of Sinergy Energy Service in Budapest, a subsidiary of RWE, he successfully set up the company and over ten years directed it toward the strong market position it holds now. Learn More....

31.1.2012

TÜV Rheinland reappointed by Nabucco for further project stages

Vienna, January 31st 2012, NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH has extended the contract with TÜV Rheinland, the international testing service provider, for auditing general contractors wishing to pre-qualify for the construction of the Nabucco pipeline.

The new contract awarded to the experts at TÜV Rheinland covers the auditing of EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractors.Learn More....

26.1.2012

Nabucco at the European Gas Conference 2012 Vienna

Dr. Werner Auli, Chairman of the Nabucco Steering Committee: “Nabucco is by far the best option to transport gas from the Southern Corridor to Europe.”

Dr. Auli stated in a Reuters-Interview that he was convinced that the decision by Shah Deniz II whom to provide with the gas will be taken very soon.Learn More....

19.1.2012

The Director of Nabucco International visits the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna

Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH, met with the Director of the Energy Community Slavtcho Neykov in Vienna on January 19th. Mutual updates on the latest developments stood at the center of the discussions.

According to the Nabucco Management, Nabucco offers the most comprehensive legal framework, which builds on intergovernmental agreements and is in full compliance with EU energy laws. Learn More....

21.12.2011

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH appoints WorleyParsons as new Owner´s Engineer

As already announced earlier this year Nabucco Gas Pipeline International has now engaged a new Owner´s Engineer.

As already announced earlier this year Nabucco Gas Pipeline International has now engaged a new Owner´s Engineer. Effective from 14 December, WorleyParsons, a world leader in Engineering and Project Management Services, has taken over the contract for Owner´s engineering services for the Nabucco Pipeline Project.Learn More....

3.10.2011

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International submits transportation proposal to Shah Deniz II consortium

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH today submitted a comprehensive transportation proposal to the Shah Deniz II consortium.

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH today submitted a comprehensive transportation proposal to the Shah Deniz II consortium. Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director, NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH, stated: “We are confident that Nabucco offers the best export route for gas from Azerbaijan and from other sources.Learn More....

30.9.2011

Nabucco welcomes Bayerngas’ intent to become new Shareholder

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH welcomes Bayerngas’ intent on becoming one of the Nabucco shareholders.

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH welcomes Bayerngas’ intent on becoming one of the Nabucco shareholders. Negotiations with the six current shareholders will begin immediately to determine the future share split within the consortium.Learn More....

12.9.2011

Nabucco welcomes EU initiative towards Turkmenistan

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH welcomes today’s decision by the Council of the European Union to approve the mandate given to the European Commission

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH welcomes today’s decision by the Council of the European Union to approve the mandate given to the European Commission to negotiate an agreement for the legal framework with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan for a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline system.Learn More....

24.8.2011

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH has appointed RPS Energy as Consultant on Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Risk Assessment

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH has appointed RPS Energy as Consultants on unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk assessments effective from August 25, 2011.

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH has appointed RPS Energy as Consultants on unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk assessments effective from August 25, 2011.Learn More....

21.7.2011

NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH has appointed a new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Advisor

Italian engineering company D’Appolonia S.p.A. (D’Appolonia) has been appointed as new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Advisor for the Nabucco Pipeline Project

Italian engineering company D’Appolonia S.p.A. (D’Appolonia) has been appointed as new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) AdvisorLearn More....

8.6.2011

Nabucco Legal Framework Finalised – Project Support Agreement signed by each transit country

The legal framework for the Nabucco Pipeline has been finalised today with the signing - in Kayseri, Turkey - of the Project Support Agreements (PSAs)

The legal framework for the Nabucco Pipeline has been finalised today with the signing - in Kayseri, Turkey - of the Project Support Agreements (PSAs) between NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH and the responsible ministries of the five transit countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey).Learn More....

1.6.2011

Project Support Agreements to be signed on 8 June in Kayseri, Turkey

The Project Support Agreements for the Nabucco Pipeline have been finalised and will be signed by the Nabucco Companies

The Project Support Agreements for the Nabucco Pipeline have been finalised and will be signed by the Nabucco Companies and the responsible Ministries of the five transit countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey) in an official signing event in Kayseri, Turkey, on 8 June. Learn More....

6.5.2011

NIC announces new timeline for Nabucco pipeline

Project timeline shifted by one year in alignment with supply timetable. Construction envisaged to start in 2013.

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH today announces a revised timeline for the Nabucco pipeline project. Learn More....

28.3.2011

EU-Commissioner Oettinger: Nabucco – symbol of a new partnership

Commissioner Guenther Oettinger gave a well-received key note speech stressing the Commissions strong support for the project

Commissioner Guenther Oettinger gave a well-received key note speech stressing the Commissions strong support for the project at a Nabucco Congress organized by the Austrian Embassy in Berlin.Learn More....

13.1.2011

NABUCCO STATEMENT ON EU-AZERI STRATEGIC GAS DEAL

Nabucco welcomes the signing, today in Baku, of a joint declaration on gas delivery for Europe between European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso, and President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. 

Nabucco welcomes the signing, today in Baku, of a joint declaration on gas delivery for Europe between European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso, and President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. Learn More....

23.11.2010

Bulgarian government reinforces its support for the Nabucco project

The Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikolay Mladenov, was received by Reinhard Mitschek in Vienna

The Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikolay Mladenov, was received by Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH at the company’s headquarters in Vienna to discuss recent progress as well as the next steps for the Nabucco pipeline.Learn More....

6.9.2010

EBRD, EIB and IFC start appraisal of Nabucco pipeline

Important step towards meeting Europe’s energy security demand

A mandate letter has been signed today by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), IFC - a member of the World Bank Group -, the shareholders of Nabucco and NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH.Learn More....

23.8.2010

Nabucco: Modification of feeder line concept

Two feeder lines to Georgia and Iraq confirmed. Nabucco follows a multi-sources approach.

The Nabucco pipeline project has taken another step forward. At their latest Steering Committee meeting in Ankara, the shareholders agreed on a modification of the feeder line concept. Learn More....

19.7.2010

Turkey: Nabucco opens dialogue with communities

Two weeks of public hearings completed sucessfully. Public hearings took place in six Turkish cities along the route. Nabucco involves communities and stakeholders.

The first round of public hearings in Turkey has been successfully completed...Learn More....

8.6.2010

Press statement in response to the Azerbaijani-Turkish agreement on the transportation of gas

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH welcomes the agreement that was signed in Ankara today between the Turkish Prime Minister and the Azerbaijani President defining terms for the transit of gas to Turkey and Europe.

"This is a step ahead in the right direction," Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director stated...Learn More....

26.5.2010

Nabucco is on track

Interview with Managing Director Reinhard Mitschek

Please see here the Interview with Managing Director Reinhard Mitschek at the Reuters Energy Summit in London on May 26th.Learn More....

23.4.2010

Nabucco paves the way for construction

Nabucco starts prequalification tender for long lead items including line pipes, valves and bends. Overall value of prequalification package Euro 3.5 Billion. Construction to commence end of 2011.

This week Nabucco Gas Pipeline International launched the pre-qualification process as a starting phase for the procurement of long lead items needed for the pipeline... Learn More....

25.3.2010

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International confirms Nabucco Timeline

Start of Construction by end 2011, first Gas expected to flow end of 2014. Consortium has no indication to shift the current timeline.

Nabucco Managing Director Reinhard Mitschek today again confirmed the current Nabucco Timeline. “We are aiming to start with the construction at the end of 2011 and... Learn More....

5.3.2010

Nabucco Consortium welcomes ratification of Intergovernmental Agreement by the Turkish Parliament

Nabucco treaty now ratified in all transit-countries. Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria confirming their determi-nation in building the pipeline. IGA guarantees stable legal framework for gas transit

The Nabucco Consortium welcomes yesterday’s decision by the Turkish parliament to ratify the treaty that will enable construction and operation of the Nabucco... Learn More....

18.12.2009

Nabucco supports Caritas Street-Children House

15.000 Euros contribution to project “Street children House Maria Stein” in Petrosani – Romania. Nabucco proactively helps underprivileged people within the Nabucco countries

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International does away with Christmas presents this year and donating instead to the Caritas Street Children House in Romania. “Christmas is... Learn More....

12.5.2009

Local engineering of Nabucco’s pipeline route begins

Nabucco steps into intensive phase for technical detailed planning. Five Local FEED Engineers for all transit countries appointed. Managing Director Reinhard Mitschek switches from OMV to Nabucco Gas Pipeline Int. – core team moved into Vienna office. Prague-Summit another important political milestone. Intergovernmental Agreement to be signed at the end of June.

Detailed engineering and planning for the complete route of the multinational Nabucco Pipeline Route has reached the intensive phase. Five Local FEED (Front End... Learn More....

18.8.2008

Market Survey shows huge demand for Nabucco capacities

In preparation of the Open Season Process the Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH undertook an actual market survey amongst potential shippers on a non binding basis last month. Nabucco capacities are more than 100 Percent overbooked by potential shippers from day one in 2013 on a long term basis. Strong request for transport of natural gas from various gas sources in Central Asia and Middle Eeast. Open Season Process will start, when the legal framework - Exemption Process and Intergovermnental Agreement - is finally established.

Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH stated: “This result is a strong positive signal from the European gas market and... Learn More....

29.5.2008

Nabucco updates investment expectations

The Nabucco Consortium recently undertook a CAPEX update based on an actual market survey amongst major material and service supplies. The high price of crude oil and rising demand for steel cause increase of investment. Nabucco requires 2 mn tons of steel, 200,000 pipes and more than 30 compressor units. Nabucco´s competitiveness is uneffected since high demand for energy will increase the profitability of energy projects.

Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director of Nabucco Gaspipeline International as a result of the decision of the running Steering Committee Meeting said: “The Nabucco... Learn More....

8.1.2008

Nabucco-Pipeline starts detailed technical planning

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International Ltd., a consortium of international partners planning and constructing the Nabucco Gas Pipeline, appoints British company Penspen as owner's engineer for coordinating the detailed planning of the project. Four national Nabucco companies already founded in 2007

Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director Nabucco Gas Pipeline International Ltd, commented: “The Nabucco project is reaching the stage of actual realisation. By... Learn More....