Are there any technical problems involved in laying a pipeline in such deep waters?
No, not with currently-available technologies. Over the last few years, technologies have made major strides and the construction of gas pipelines in ultra-deep waters is perfectly feasible. A good example of this is the Blue Stream Pipeline that connects Russia with Turkey through the Black Sea, reaching a maximum depth of 2,150 meters, or the Mardi Gras Pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. On the other hand, the choice of the Beni Saf-Almeria route is based on a series of very thorough and comprehensive geophysical and geotechnical studies, all of which conclude that the chosen route is technically feasible. In this respect, MEDGAZ will use the most cutting-edge technology on the market.
