Explosion
in Iran-Turkey gas pipeline
A
section of a pipeline carrying natural gas from Iran to Turkey has
exploded in the border province of Agri in eastern Turkey, halting
the operation of the pipeline.
28
June, 2012
The
blast occurred between the villages of Hidirli and Kalender at 2300
GMT (0200 local time) on Wednesday, AFP reported on Thursday, citing
Turkey's state-run Anatolia News Agency.
"The
cut will last for some four to five days. It isn't known why the
explosion occurred, but the cause is being investigated," a
Turkish Energy Ministry official said on Thursday.
Meanwhile,
provincial authorities said in a statement issued on Thursday that
there was “no sign or indication that explosives were used on the
pipeline."
The
Turkish official added that officials from the state-owned Petroleum
Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) have reached the scene of the incident.
27-million
cubic meters of natural gas is supplied to Turkey through the
pipeline on a daily basis.
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