Finland to back Nord Stream gas pipeline projectOctober 7th, 2009 BRUSSELS - Finland, which earlier raised environmental concerns over the proposed 1,200-km long Nord Stream gas pipeline project, is set to give its approval to the project, a report said Wednesday. Finland's Minister of European and Migration Affairs Astrid Thors expected his country to give an environmental approval to the project.
India, Turkmenistan ink MOU on programme of cooperationSeptember 18th, 2009 ASHGABAT - India and Turkmenistan on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a programme of cooperation. The bilateral agreement was signed after delegation-level talks between visiting Indian External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna and his Turkmenistan counterpart Rashid Meredov
Both Krishna and Meredov signed the MOU.
Iran gas pipeline deal is not off, says Murli DeoraSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora has denied reports that India has quit plans to build a gas pipeline with Iran and Pakistan. No, it's not off, Deora told journalists here Thursday.
India quits Iran gas pipeline deal, says Pakistani diplomatSeptember 6th, 2009 TEHRAN -) India has exited from a gas pipeline deal it earlier planned with Iran and Pakistan, Mehr news agency reported citing a Pakistani diplomat. India definitely quitted the IPI (India-Pakistan-Iran) gas pipeline deal, the report said citing Pakistani ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Bux Abbasi, as saying here Sunday.
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline to be readied by 2013September 1st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, which could be extended to India, will be operationalised by 2013, officials of the two countries decided at a meeting here. Quoting officials of the petroleum ministry, Online news agency reported that the feasibility report of project and other technical matters were discussed during the meeting on Monday.
Pak preparing sea route feasibility report on Pak-Iran gas pipeline dealJuly 5th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - In a bid to seek parliamentary approval for the multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked the country's petroleum ministry to prepare a feasibility report on the viability of bringing the gas pipeline through a sea route. During a presentation on energy securitisation Gilani's Adviser on Petroleum Dr Asim Hussain recommended him to first sensitise the parliamentarians on the IP gas pricing issue, The News reports.
Pakistan seals Balochistan border with IranJune 21st, 2009 QUETTA - Pakistan has shut down its borders with Iran at Taftan for an indefinite period, The Nation reports. The reason behind the sudden closure of the 'friendship gate' at Taftan was not clear, but sources said that the step has been taken due to security concerns.
Pak-Iran formally sign gas pipeline projectJune 6th, 2009 ANKARA - Pakistan and Iran have formally signed an agreement to activate a bilateral gas pipeline project. The Iranian National Oil Company (INOC) and the Pakistan Interstate Gas Company (PIGC) signed the agreement late on Friday, Geo News reported.
Iran lodges complaint with Pakistan for its inaction against terror-group JundullahJune 1st, 2009 LAHORE - Iran has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over its failure to curb the ever increasing activities of Jundullah, a militant organization based in Pakistan. According to well-placed diplomatic sources, Iran said the Jundullah not only threatens the diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Tehran, but it also poses a threat to the proposed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
Dhaka moots gas corridor through IndiaMay 27th, 2009 DHAKA - Bangladesh is mooting a trans-border gas corridor connecting Iran and Myanmar through several countries including India. The move comes close on the heels of its decision to join the Asian rail and road highways, after staying away for years from joining the network.
Iran says India can still join gas pipeline dealMay 26th, 2009 TEHRAN - India can still join the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, the Iranian foreign ministry said, a day after Islamabad and Tehran signed a pact on the export of Iranian gas. "Up to now, no Indian official has stated his countrys withdrawal from the project and we hope they make their decision soon, Hojjatollah Ghanimifard, the representative of Iranian oil minister to the IPI talks, said Monday.
Iran, Pakistan sign gas supply dealMay 25th, 2009 TEHRAN - Tehran and Islamabad have signed a deal for supplying Iranian gas to Pakistan, IRNA reported. As part of the plan a pipeline will be laid between the two countries through which Iran would supply natural gas to Pakistan.
Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan start summit in TehranMay 24th, 2009 TEHRAN - Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan began a summit meet in Tehran Sunday. Fighting terrorism and drug trafficking topped the agenda.
Now, Iran tells Pak to stop using its soil for activities against itMarch 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Iran has accused Pakistan of allowing its soil to be used against it. Addressing a press conference here, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Mashall-ah Shakeri asked Islamabad to curb the activities of Jund Ullah which is involved in carrying out anti-Iran activities from Pakistani soil.
Will go ahead with IPI project even if India unwilling: ZardariMarch 10th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will go ahead with the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project even without India's participation, President Asif Ali Zardari said Monday, adding he will discuss the issue during his visit to Tehran beginning Tuesday. Zardari leaves for Tehran to represent Pakistan at the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation being held in Iranian capital Wednesday, Geo TV reports.
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