Iran pipeline shifts route to avoid UAE


Issue 1022 - 23 Sep 2016 | 1 minute read

The two countries have ratified their maritime border (see Royals watch), but the planned natural gas pipeline between Iran and Oman faces a further complication, after reports that it is to be re-routed to avoid UAE waters. The change will add to the cost – now estimated at up to $1.5bn – and probably means more delays. An unnamed industry source told Reuters the new route would be shorter but deeper, at up to 1km under the surface.

Tagged with:

Pin Energy & industry

Pin Iran

Want to read more?

Subscribe to Gulf States Newsletter

View subscription options

Join our community

Sign up for an account to gain:

  • Set up news alerts on the countries and sectors that matter to you.
  • Free access to newsletter articles under 100 words.
  • Free access to GSN View articles articles.


View a selection of Free articles

Explore subscription options

Follow us on Google News