Dauletabad–Sarakhs–Khangiran pipeline
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The Dauletabad–Sarakhs–Khangiran pipeline (also known as Dauletabad–Salyp Yar pipeline) is a natural gas pipeline
from the Dauletabad gas field
in Turkmenistan to Khangiran in Iran, where it is connected with the Iran Gas Trunkline
system. It is significant as it allows the diversification of Turkmenistan's gas export routes, doubling the nation's export of gas to Iran. For Iran, the pipeline allows the country to deal with gas shortages in its northern regions, and to improve its reputation as a trade partner in the Caspian region. Gas began pumping on 3 January 2010, and the pipeline was inaugurated in a ceremony in Turkmenistan on 6 January 2010.
in Ahal Province
, Turkmenistan. 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." The ceremony was also attended by Taner Yıldız
, the minister of energy and natural resources of Turkey
, and Ahmed Mohammed Ali Al-Madani
, president of the Islamic Development Bank
.
The pipeline has an initial capacity of 6 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas per year, which later will be increased up to 12 bcm. 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. The pipeline has a diameter of 48 inches (1,219.2 mm). Construction costs for the pipeline totaled US$
180 million.
Pipeline transport
Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods through a pipe. Most commonly, liquids and gases are sent, but pneumatic tubes that transport solid capsules using compressed air are also used....
from the Dauletabad gas field
Dauletabad gas field
The Dauletabad Gas Field is a large natural gas field located in the Amu-Darya Basin, Ahal province, Turkmenistan. It is located in the vicinity of the Turkmenistan–Iran border, and is named after the Dowlatabad settlement across the border in Iran...
in Turkmenistan to Khangiran in Iran, where it is connected with the Iran Gas Trunkline
Iran Gas Trunkline
Iran Gas Trunkline is the series of large diameter pipelines constructed from gas producing areas in the south of Iran in order to transfer natural gas to the consumption centres in northern part of the country....
system. It is significant as it allows the diversification of Turkmenistan's gas export routes, doubling the nation's export of gas to Iran. For Iran, the pipeline allows the country to deal with gas shortages in its northern regions, and to improve its reputation as a trade partner in the Caspian region. Gas began pumping on 3 January 2010, and the pipeline was inaugurated in a ceremony in Turkmenistan on 6 January 2010.
History and inauguration
The decision to build the pipeline was made in July 2009. The pipeline was completed in October 2009, and was inaugurated on 6 January 2010, by presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow at a ceremony held at the border village of Salyp Yar, SaraghsSaraghs
Saraghs is an oasis city in Ahal Province of Turkmenistan. It is located at latitude 36°31'44" North; longitude 61°12'41" East and an altitude of 235m above MSL. It is one of the oasis' of the ancient Silk Road lying between Merv to the East and Mashhad to the West.The town claims to have been...
in Ahal Province
Ahal Province
Ahal Province is one of the welayat of Turkmenistan. It is in the south-center of the country, bordering Iran and Afghanistan along the Kopet Dag Range. Its area is and population 939,700...
, Turkmenistan. 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." The ceremony was also attended by Taner Yıldız
Taner Yıldız
Taner Yıldız is a Turkish politician. He is a member of the Justice and Development Party and the Energy and Natural Resources Minister of Turkey....
, the minister of energy and natural resources of Turkey
Turkey
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, and Ahmed Mohammed Ali Al-Madani
Ahmed Mohammed Ali Al-Madani
Ahmed Mohammed Ali Al-Madani is a Saudi Arabian academic and the President of the Islamic Development Bank....
, president of the Islamic Development Bank
Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development financing institution located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was founded by the first conference of Finance Ministers of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference , convened 23 Dhu'l Qa'dah 1393 AH.The bank officially began its activities on...
.
Technical features
The total length of the pipeline is 182 kilometres (113.1 mi). The pipeline starts at the Dauletabad gas field where it branches off from the Dovletabad–Deryalyk pipeline (Central Asia – Center gas pipeline system). It runs 30.5 kilometres (19 mi) to Sarakhs, where it crosses the Iran–Turkmenistan border. From there, the 35 kilometres (21.7 mi) long section transports gas to the Shahid Hasheminejad (Khangiran) Gas Refinery in Khangiran, Khorasan Province. Later the pipeline will be extended to Sangbast area.The pipeline has an initial capacity of 6 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas per year, which later will be increased up to 12 bcm. 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. The pipeline has a diameter of 48 inches (1,219.2 mm). Construction costs for the pipeline totaled US$
United States dollar
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180 million.