Running from Azerbaijan to Europe, the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) will form a central part of the Southern Gas Corridor, connecting the giant Shah Deniz gas field to European markets. With TANAP scheduled for completion in 2018, the project is of major strategic importance for the region, enabling the first Azerbaijani gas exports into Europe while strengthening Turkey’s role as a regional energy hub. Given its importance, it is vital the pipeline’s security is assured at all times and at all points. Guaranteeing TANAP remains operational, without incident and disruption, is paramount. Providing integrated leak detection and security monitoring TANAP awarded a US$35 million contract to OptaSense, working in partnership with international communications and secu

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