Iran refutes reports on importing 100 mln cu m of Turkmen gas
National Iranian Gas Company's spokesperson has denied media reports on importing 100 million cubic meters of natural gas from Turkmenistan.
Majid Boujarzadeh told Shana News Agency that the pipeline which carries Turkmen gas to Iran has the capacity to transfer 45mcm of gas per day.
Iran will import up to the ceiling of 45mcm natural gas from Turkmenistan if required during the cold season, he added.
Earlier, Reza Padidar, head of the union of Iranian oil equipment producers said Iran signed a deal with Turkmenistan, stating that Iran will import 100 million cubic meters of natural gas from its northern neighbour.
Along with policies to increase domestic production of natural gas, a deal has been signed to import Turkmen gas, he added.
He did not name any details of the deal.
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