Ukraine Inceases Energy Machinery Supply to Iran

Interfax, Red Nova News:

Ukraine is increasing energy machinery deliveries to Iran. The Zarya-Mashproyekt gas turbine plant based in Mykolayiv is making equipment for two gas pumping stations in Iran with a 150 megawatt capacity each, a plant source told Interfax. The plant has delivered two DU-80 engines with a capacity of 25 megawatts. READ MORE

The value of the contract is unknown, but the plant is to deliver 12 engines in 2005-2006.

The total capacity of equipment supplied for Iranian gas pumping in 1995-2000 neared 200 megawatts.

Iran will need about 40 engines worth $200-400 million within the next five years, an expert said.

Zarya-Mashproyekt is the CIS leader in the design and production of gas turbines for warships.

Experts say that Ukraine has good chances on the Iranian energy machinery market.

Source: Daily News Bulletin; Moscow - English