Turkmenistan talks TAPI construction progress
By Trend
During the working government meeting in Ashgabat, Myratgeldy Meredov, Turkmen deputy prime minister for fuel and energy issues, reported on the progress of construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, being built in accordance with the approved schedule, the Turkmen government said in a message.
Having heard the report, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stated the progressive dynamics of the implementation of the TAPI project.
The deputy prime minister was instructed to further diversify the oil and gas sector, modernize its infrastructure, control the timely implementation of major investment projects, including the creation of new routes for the supply of Turkmen energy carriers to global markets and the construction of modern gas processing facilities, the message said.
The construction of the pipeline began in December 2015.
The possible costs of the TAPI project vary within $7-10 billion.
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