Russia, Turkey to Up Blue Stream Gas Pipeline Volume to 19 Bln Cubic Meters Per Year

MOSCOW, October 1 (RIA Novosti) – Russia and Turkey have agreed to increase the flow of gas through the Blue Stream pipeline from 16 billion cubic meters to 19 cubic meters annually, according to a Gazprom statement published Wednesday.

“An agreement was reached to load the Blue Stream pipeline to its maximum with Russian gas to provide for the growing current demands of Turkish consumers,” the Russian gas giant said in the statement.