 Energy Minister says Turkey keeps developing Nabucco project January 23, 2012 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On January 20, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister said that Turkey keeps working for development of Nabucco project. Taner Yıldız and Georgian Energy Minister Alexander Khetaguri held a press conference after a meeting titled "Turkey-Georgia Energy and Investment Arena" in Tbilisi. Yildiz noted that though Turkey is one of six partners of Nabucco pipeline project and is currently working to develop the project, EU member states should also exert efforts for solution to problems regarding the security of natural gas supply. “Turkey has done its part even more in regard to the matter, “he said. Dwelling on energy cooperation between Turkey and Georgia, Yildiz noted several projects to be developed by the two countries in the coming period. Preparations for the Nabucco project were launched in 2002 and the intergovernmental agreement between Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Austria was signed on July 13, 2009. The project is developed by the consortium of six companies. The pipeline will link the Eastern border of Turkey, to Baumgarten in Austria - one of the most important gas turntables in Central Europe - via Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary, according to Cihan News Agency   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
