Question : GAS PIPELINE FROM IRAN



(a) whether Russia has asked the Government to accept a natural gas pipeline crossing through Pakistan boundary;

(b) if so, whether Russia has also informed the Government that ONGC would get preferential treatment in an oil exploration block only if a Russian Firm was considered for bringing piped gas from Iran; and

(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAM NAIK)

(a): No, Sir.

(b)&(c): Do not arise.