The Trans Adriatic Pipeline is a logical element in the value chain, connecting existing and planned grids for natural gas transport in Southeast Europe with gas systems in Western Europe via Italy, the Adriatic Sea and Albania. The pipeline will therefore give Europe better access to the major reserves of natural gas located in the Caspian region, Russia and the Middle East. It will also play an important part in securing natural gas supplies to Italy.

The project also includes the option to develop natural gas storage facilities in Albania, which in turn would further contribute to increasing the security of supply in southeast Europe.

TAP's path from Greece through Albania will enable nations in Europe's southeast to be supplied with the natural gas they urgently need, thereby making a considerable contribution to the region's economic development and political stability.