Iran, Nakhchivan Restart Gas Swap

Iran and Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic have resumed natural gas swap after the transport of gas from Azerbaijan to its southern neighbour was suspended due to repairs, Press TV reported.

Managing Director of National Iranian Gas Company Javad Owji said on Wednesday that the suspension of Iran’s natural gas imports from Azerbaijan was due to basic and regular repairs on the Azeri part of the pipeline which transfers gas between the two countries. 

He added that exporting Iran's gas to Nakhchivan has started, and Azerbaijan will also resume exporting natural gas to Iran in the next few days, Press Tv reported. 

Azerbaijan exports natural gas to Iran within the framework of swap operations in order to provide Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with gas.