Iran, Türkiye ink new gas export agreements

The director of dispatching of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced the holding of a meeting with the representatives of Türkiye's BOTASH Company and reached new agreements.

“According to the agreements, all technical, operational and executive activities of gas export to Türkiye will be carried out within the next 6 months with the coordination of both parties, which include operational plans, overhauls, cathodic protection and coating of lines between Iran and Turkey and renovation of Bazargan Station and other matters related to gas export to this country,” NIGC director Mohammad Reza Julaei said, according to Iran-based news service Shana.

He stated that in the intensive meeting, there was a discussion and exchange of views on gas transmission capacity, technical and engineering services and increasing other forms of cooperation.

“The country's huge gas industry is moving rapidly on the path of development and Iran is known all over the world as a reliable source of gas supply, so we should consider this position important and sort out its challenges,” Julaei said.

He also added that the continuation and increase of gas exports will be possible by planning to develop and maintain existing production capacities and optimizing consumption.