Total, Shell join Iran-Oman pipeline talks

Iran says it has hosted a fresh round of talks with Oman for the construction of a subsea pipeline to export natural gas to the Persian Gulf Sultanate, emphasizing that two global energy giants have also been present in the discussions – Total and Shell.

According to Press TV, Ministry of Petroleum in a report covered by the media on Monday said also participating in the joint two-day talks were representatives from Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS). 

Iran and Oman discussed the prospects for the participation of the three companies in the project, reported Shana news agency.

Meanwhile, Platts energy news service quoted a Shell official as confirming that the company was a member in the Advisory Task Force set up over Iran-Oman pipeline project. 

"We can confirm that Shell is a member in the Advisory Task Force of the Iran/Oman gas pipeline Project. The scope of the work of the project is subject to confidentiality", a spokesman for Shell told Platts.

No further details on the development have appeared in the media. 

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