Albania marks another step in the energy sector. AGS Co renews its agreement with Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The company will continue maintenance of the gas network in the country.

The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, announced the news. He confirmed that AGS Co will provide the service. The company is a consortium. It joins the state company Albgaz and the Italian company Snam. As a result, Albania strengthens its local capacities in managing strategic energy infrastructure.

Officials attended the signing ceremony. Arbër Lleshi and Tommaso Andriolo represented AGS Co. Ricardo Ruiz Nuñez and Luca Schieppati represented TAP.

Meanwhile, Karakaçi stressed the importance of the agreement. He said it strengthens Albania’s role in the regional energy map. It also shows international trust in Albania’s expertise and standards.

At the same time, Albania increases its focus on natural gas. The country aims to diversify energy sources. It also seeks to improve energy security. Therefore, Albania positions itself as an important hub in European energy corridors.

In addition, TAP works with the Albanian government and Albgaz to build an entry and exit point in Fier. In 2021, the parties signed a cooperation and handover agreement for the South Fier facility. Once construction ends, the facility will pass to the Albanian state.

Moreover, TAP supports the development of the Albanian gas market. It signed a memorandum of understanding with the government. Based on this, TAP contracted AGS Co to deliver high-quality maintenance services for the pipeline system in Albania.

AGS Co operates as a joint venture. Albgaz holds 75 percent of shares. Snam holds 25 percent. The original contract started in December 2018. It ended in October 2025, after five years of operations.

Finally, after the contract expired, the parties renewed the agreement.

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