VOL. XLV

No 8

25-February-2002

TURKEY

FirstBlue Stream Pipeline Complete, Says Eni

Thefirst pipeline of the dual Blue Stream gas pipeline system is complete, ItalysEni announced on 19 February.The 380kmpipeline was laid across the Black Sea connecting Russia and Turkey by theSaipem 7000 semi-submersible vessel. At points the pipeline reached depths of2,150ms. At full capacity, two 24in pipelines will deliver up to 16BCM/year ofRussian natural gas to Turkey. Offshore work began on the project...