Friday 13 September 2013

Turkey issues first licence to import northern Iraq gas | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR

Turkey issues first licence to import northern Iraq gas | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR:

"Turkey's energy watchdog has issued its first licence to import natural gas from northern Iraq to a Turkish company, paving the way for increased energy imports from Iraqi Kurdistan.

Istanbul-based Siyahkalem Engineering Construction Industry and Trade was issued a licence, valid for 26 years, to import natural gas from northern Iraq, energy officials said.

Imports are set to start next year.

The company will start importing 700 million cubic metres of natural gas in 2014 and will aim to increase the amount to 3.2 billion cubic metres annually by 2033, an energy official said, citing plans submitted by the company."

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