Dauletabad–Sarakhs–Khangiran pipeline
| Dauletabad–Salyp Yar pipeline | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Turkmenistan, Iran |
| General direction | east-west |
| From | Dauletabad gas field, Central Asia – Center gas pipeline system, Turkmenistan |
| Passes through | Sarakhs |
| To | Salyp Yar, Iran |
| General information | |
| Type | natural gas |
| Operator | Türkmengaz |
| Commissioned | 2010 |
| Technical information | |
| Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Maximum discharge | 12 billion cubic meters per year |
The Dauletabad–Salyp Yar pipeline (also known as Dauletabad–Sarakhs–Khangiran pipeline) is a natural gas pipeline from the Dauletabad gas field in Turkmenistan to Salyp Yar in Iran, where it is connected with the Iran Gas Trunkline system. It is significant as it allows to diversify Turkmenistan's gas export routes, doubling the nation's export of gas to Iran.[1] For Iran, the pipeline allows to deal with gas shortages in its northern regions, and to improve its reputation as as a trade partner in the Caspian region.[2] Gas began pumping on 3 January 2010, and the pipeline was inaugurated in a ceremony in Turkmenistan on 6 January 2010.[3]
History
The decision to build the pipeline was made in July 2009.[4] The pipeline was completed in October 2009, and was inaugurated on 6 January 2010, by presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow on the ceremony held in held in Saraghs in Ahal Province in Turkmenistan.[5][6][7] At the inauguration, Ahmadinejad said, "These two are not just economic projects, but are indications of the two nations' profound bonds and interest as well as the two countries' fair relations in the region ... This pipeline will be a good stimulus for energy co-operation between Turkmenistan and Iran, as well as for delivery of Turkmen gas to the Persian Gulf and the world market."[8][1] The ceremony was also attended by Taner Yildiz, the minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey.[9]
Techical features
The pipeline starts at the Dauletabad gas field where it is linked to the Dovletabad–Deryalyk pipeline (Central Asia – Center gas pipeline system).[10] It has an initial capacity of 6 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas per year, which later will be increased up to 12 bcm.[5][11] Combined with the other, smaller, Turkmenistan–Iran pipeline, the Korpezhe–Kurt Kui pipeline, Turkmenistan will have the capacity to transport up to 20 bcm of gas.[1] Constructions costs for the pipeline totaled US$180 million dollars.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Turkmenistan opens new Iran gas pipeline". BBC. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ Bruce Pannier (2010-01-06). "Turkmen Gas Exports To Iran A Boon For Both Countries". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ a b "Iran-Turkmenistan 2nd gas pipeline to be launched next week". Iranian Students News Agency. 2010-01-03. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- ^ Hasanov, H. (2009-11-12). "Turkmen gas pipeline to Iran constructed". Trend Capital. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ^ a b "Turkmenistan has completed the construction of the Dovletabad-Salyp Yar gas pipeline to Iran". ITAR-TASS. 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ "Iran, Turkmenistan launch new gas pipeline". Press TV. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "Iran-Turkmenistan 2nd Gas Pipeline Changes Energy Equations". Fars News Agency. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ^ "President Stresses Significance of Iran-Turkmenistan Pipeline for Region". Fars News Agency. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ "Turkey's Minister in opening of Turkmenistan-Iran pipeline". World Bulletin. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- ^ "New gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Iran put into operation". Gazeta.kz. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ^ "Iran-Turkmenistan gas pipeline inauguration slated for late Dec". Tehran Times. 2009-08-15. Retrieved 2009-11-16.