Iraq - Turkey Natural Gas Pipeline

ANKARA - Turkey and Iraq plan to complete feasibility works of a natural gas pipeline project in the possible shortest time.
Executives of the two countries earlier signed the frame agreements for the construction of a natural gas pipeline between Turkey and Iraq.
After feasibility studies are completed, the route of the pipeline, how much it will cost, annual amount of natural gas flow and other technical matters will become clear.
The project aims to increase natural gas fields in Iraq and bring natural gas from this country to Turkey. A consortium formed by TPAO, Tekfen and BOTAS are carrying out the project.
Around 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas obtained from five areas in Iraq will be sent to Turkey p.a. A terminal will be constructed in Yumurtalik town of Turkey, and a great deal of the gas will be shipped to world markets.
According to the project, the natural gas pipeline will be laid from Iraq to Turkey, and follow the Silopi, Sirnak and Diyarbakir route in Turkey. From Diyarbakir, the pipeline will go through Adana`s Yumurtalik town.
(BRC)