Number of gas consumers in Armenia exceeds 600 000April 4, 2011 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently, there are over 600 000 gas consumers in Armenia, which is 8 times more than in 1999, said the head of Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC). As Robert Nazaryan told a news conference in Yerevan, AMD 66 billion worth investments were made to the gas supply sector over the last 12 years. The head of PSRC explained the recent growth for gas prices by a number of factors, including the 17% upsurge of imported gas price, currency fluctuations, increase of expenditures aimed at development of gas supply system. Still, Nazaryan noted, use of gas is twice as advantageous in Armenia compared to electricity consumption. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |