Turkey starts taking delivery of Turkmen gas via Iran
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the start of natural gas flow from Turkmenistan to Turkey through Iran, stating that the agreement has been finalized and gas is now being transported.
Paknejad said on Wednesday that the project was successfully completed in recent days thanks to the efforts of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) and other involved sectors, according to Shana.
He emphasized the significance of the project, noting its impact on gas trade and oil-related products, as well as Iran’s regional interactions with Turkmenistan and Turkey.
Paknejad confirmed the finalization of the agreement, stating that gas flow has begun and the deal is now active.
He added that further details would be shared in the future when they are ready for public disclosure.
The minister highlighted the project as a key step in strengthening Iran’s position as a regional energy hub and underscored the current administration’s commitment to advancing energy diplomacy.
It was previously reported that BOTAS and Turkmengaz signed an agreement on supplying Turkmen gas to Turkey on February 10, 2025.
The plan involves beginning deliveries in March via Iran under a barter scheme, with an annual volume of 1.3 billion cubic meters. The current year was chosen as a pilot period for such deliveries, with the expectation that a long-term agreement on exporting Turkmen gas to Turkey will be concluded during this period.
Expansion of energy ties with Iraq
Also, Paknejad and Iraq’s electricity minister on Wednesday emphasized the need to expand cooperation in oil, gas, petrochemicals, and electricity between the two neighboring countries during a meeting in Tehran.
Paknejad met with Iraq’s Electricity Minister Ziad Ali Fadel at the Iranian Oil Ministry as the two ministers discussed strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the energy sector, given the deep historical, cultural, religious, and political ties between the two nations.