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MAJID NAMJOO: AFTER 15-YEAR PERIOD EXPIRES, MEGHRI HPP WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO ARMENIA
Panorama.am
08/11/2012
We attach particular importance to our relations with Armenia which
are based on both cultural cooperation and cooperation that became
stronger with time. The construction project of Meghri hydroelectric
power plant (HPP) is a bright evidence of it, Iranian Energy Minister,
Iranian Co-Chair of Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental commission on
economic cooperation Majid Namjoo said during the foundation laying
ceremony of Meghri HPP.
The Iranian Minister noted that Iran has a rich experience of
cooperation with its neighboring countries, in particular, with
Turkmenistan, in reservoir construction, and construction of Meghri
HPP is the first attempt to implement a joint project with Armenia.
The main works will be implemented by a private Iranian company. Local
Armenians will also participate in the construction works, said
Majid Namjoo.
The construction of Meghri HPP will be implemented by the Iranian
Tavan Ab Araz Company, as part of an agreement signed between Armenia
and Iran on October 15, 2010. The Iranian company will solve the
financing problem and all organizational problems concerning the
construction and operation of the HPP. The Armenian government will
help the company get all necessary permissions and licenses.
Majid Namjoo stated that after 15-year period expires, Meghri
hydroelectric power plant will be transferred to Armenia.
According to the prognoses of Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural
Resources Armen Movsisyan, if transferred to Armenia, the power plant
will provide 10-12 percent of the electricity generated in the country.
Presently, Armenian power companies generate about 6.5 billion kWh
of electricity per year.
From: Baghdasarian
Panorama.am
08/11/2012
We attach particular importance to our relations with Armenia which
are based on both cultural cooperation and cooperation that became
stronger with time. The construction project of Meghri hydroelectric
power plant (HPP) is a bright evidence of it, Iranian Energy Minister,
Iranian Co-Chair of Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental commission on
economic cooperation Majid Namjoo said during the foundation laying
ceremony of Meghri HPP.
The Iranian Minister noted that Iran has a rich experience of
cooperation with its neighboring countries, in particular, with
Turkmenistan, in reservoir construction, and construction of Meghri
HPP is the first attempt to implement a joint project with Armenia.
The main works will be implemented by a private Iranian company. Local
Armenians will also participate in the construction works, said
Majid Namjoo.
The construction of Meghri HPP will be implemented by the Iranian
Tavan Ab Araz Company, as part of an agreement signed between Armenia
and Iran on October 15, 2010. The Iranian company will solve the
financing problem and all organizational problems concerning the
construction and operation of the HPP. The Armenian government will
help the company get all necessary permissions and licenses.
Majid Namjoo stated that after 15-year period expires, Meghri
hydroelectric power plant will be transferred to Armenia.
According to the prognoses of Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural
Resources Armen Movsisyan, if transferred to Armenia, the power plant
will provide 10-12 percent of the electricity generated in the country.
Presently, Armenian power companies generate about 6.5 billion kWh
of electricity per year.
From: Baghdasarian