Iran, Oman Resume Energy Talks in Tehran

Iran, Oman Resume Energy Talks in Tehran

Zangeneh and al-Rumhy reviewed construction of a gas pipeline to export Iran's gas to Oman.

Iran and Oman reached an agreement three years ago on export of Iran’s gas to Oman via gas pipeline in the Persian Gulf.

Parts of the exported gas are due to be transferred to the target markets after being turned into the liquefied natural gas (LNG).

In relevant remarks in late September, Iran's First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said that the project to lay down Iran-Oman gas pipelines will be finalized.

Jahangiri made the remark in a meeting with Omani Minister of Industry and Trade Ali Bin Masoud Al-Sanidi.

He said fortunately, the project follows final stages, so impediments on the way should soon be lifted and the project is implemented.

He added that Iranian and Omani leaders are firmly determined to upgrade ties.

“Oman enjoys many capacities in various domains which can turn it into an important trade partner in the region and Tehran is ready to have necessary cooperation with Muscat in that domain,” he added.

Iran and Oman recently reached agreement to change the route and design of a planned undersea natural gas pipeline which will take natural gas from the Islamic Republic to the sultanate through the Persian Gulf.

Oman’s Minister of Oil and Gas Mohammed bin Hamad al-Rumhy said recently that the change was necessary to make sure the pipeline avoids waters controlled by the United Arab Emirates.

Rumhy was quoted by Reuters as saying that Iran and Oman had agreed on a deeper option that originally envisaged for the pipeline.

“Instead of the shallower option at around 300 meters (985 feet) deep, the pipeline is to plunge close to 1,000 meters below the sea’s surface. And it will be slightly shorter,” he said.

Source:Fars