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Iran to build first LNG complex in Qeshm Island

Jun 20, 2017, 12:40 PM
News ID: 16306

EghtesadOnline: A senior energy official announced that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed with Tak-Iranian Gas Company on Monday to build the first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complex in Qeshm island.

Speaking to reporters, Advisor to Managing Director of Qeshm Free Zone for oil and energy affairs Mohammad Javad Dehqani said that the capacity for the first phase of the gas complex will be 2,000 tons with a 250-million-dollar investment.

Dehqani added that participation in launching the complex, to regulate, creation of needed infrastructures and comprehensive programming for this plan were among particles of the MoU.

LNG included more than 95 percent Methane, less Ethane and Propane and other heavy hydrocarbons, which it uses for heavy diesel cars.