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BarMar Pipeline Replaces Other European Gas Pipeline Ideas

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The subsea gas pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille that was agreed between Spain, France and Portugal on Thursday is an alternative to a link between Spain and Italy according to Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera.

  • •The pipeline, known as BarMar, also replaces a projected underwater pipeline connection between Barcelona and Livorno in Italy.
  • •The BarMar resolves a stand-off between Spain and Portugal, which wanted to extend the MidCat pipeline. It is designed to allow gas imports to more easily flow throughout Europe.

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