Armenia taps Turkmenistan for gas, bypassing Russian hold
Armenia has initiated talks with Turkmenistan regarding the supply of natural gas. The aim is to reduce its dependence on Russia's Gazprom. The gas is intended to be delivered through Iran, with the agreement covering the supply of 21 billion to 35 billion cubic feet.
Armenia has begun steps to diversify its gas sources by engaging in negotiations with Turkmenistan. According to "Pravda," Artashes Tumanian, an advisor to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, confirmed plans to complete a deal with the state-owned company Turkmengaz. The gas will be transported through Iran, which has agreed to the transit.
The agreement anticipates deliveries of 21 billion to 35 billion cubic feet of gas, although the price has not yet been set.
Armenia is also considering the potential for further transiting Turkmen gas to Georgia, which would allow supplies to reach countries around the Black Sea. Tbilisi has already agreed to this proposal.
Breaking free from Gazprom's grasp
Currently, the only gas supplier to Armenia is Russia's Gazprom, which provides the resource through Georgia at a fixed price of $165 per 35,300 cubic feet until 2030.
Armenia also collaborates with Iran under the "gas for electricity" program, importing over 92 billion cubic feet of gas annually.
