OREANDA-NEWS. On 25 February 2009 was announced, that the Turkmengas state concern will sign a contract with Russian OOO MRK Engineering for the design and construction of a gas pipeline from Central Karakum desert to Yylanly gas compressor station. Under the contract, the Turkmengas will pay USD 176,585,560,15 (VAT included) from its own funds.

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a decree to this effect at a government meeting on 20 February.

In accordance with another decree by the head of state, the ministry of trade and foreign economic relations of Turkmenistan will sign a contract with KAMAZ FTC Corp for the purchase of 1040 KAMAZ vehicles and special equipment worth USD 99,819,987. They will be distributed among regional administrations and the capital city.