BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 22. ICGB, operator of
the Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB), remains committed to
integrating sustainability into the core of its operations through
long-term environmental practices, Trend reports via the ICGB.
“As part of its Environmental and Social Management System, ICGB
continues to implement responsible environmental stewardship across
the IGB pipeline route, including long-term monitoring and
management of forests, grasslands, riparian zones, local flora,
fauna, and natural habitats,” said the company.
ICGB said one key initiative underway is a reforestation plan in
Greece, where more than 30,000 saplings will be planted to support
biodiversity and restore habitats impacted during construction,”
said the company.
“In the evolving energy landscape, companies like ICGB play a
key role in shaping a responsible and greener future. Because
energy security and environmental protection should never be at
odds – they must advance together,” said the company.
The Greece-Bulgaria interconnector connects Bulgaria to the
Southern Gas Corridor and is part of the Vertical Gas Corridor. The
pipeline strengthens energy connectivity and security in the
region, providing access to natural gas from new, diversified
sources. Currently operating at 3 bcm/y, the pipeline has the
potential to expand its technical capacity up to 5 bcm/y. The
interconnector currently secures about 70 percent of Bulgaria’s
internal natural gas consumption and is a reliable route for
diversified deliveries to key markets such as Moldova and
Ukraine.
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