Thirteen Foreign Firms Interested in Investing in Iran's Gas Projects

An official from National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has said thirteen foreign companies have announced their readiness to invest a sum of $15 billion in Iran’s gas industry, reported Shana News Agency.

Thirteen European and Asian companies as well as four Iranian companies are ready to invest in country's projects, Shana quoted the official as saying.

“Four British and French companies, three Japanese companies, two South Korean companies, four Chinese companies and four Iranian companies have voiced their readiness for presence in Iran’s gas industry projects,” the official said.

Among the projects up investment are Iran Gas Trunkline (IGAT)-IX, IGAT-XI, completion of IGAT-6 and development of Ilam refinery, the news agency added.