Question : ENERGY COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND TURKMENISTAN



(a) whether Turkmenistan and India are expected to discuss the feasibility modalities of a pipeline through southern Iran;

(b) if so, the details alongwith the final status of the project;

(c) whether India’s energy consumption is slated to rise in order to maintain a high rate of GDP growth in the coming years;

(d) if so, the outcome of the discussion held with Turkmenistan and whether any final agreement for gas pipeline projects has been taken; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a): Presently, no such proposal is under consideration.

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c): Yes, Madam.

(d) & (e): Does not arise in view of (a) above.