TEHRAN July 04(Shana)--A senior Iranian gas official has said the National Iranian Gas Exports Company is in talks with a giant floating LNG vessel producer for signing purchase contracts in a bid to enhance Iran's FLNG operations.

Alireza Kameli, managing director of National Iranian Gas Exports Company, said had there not been sanctions in place, several contracts would have already been signed with the company.

He said the vessel producing company is prepared to sell Iran's FLNG vessels once the sanctions are removed.

Kameli added NIGEC is seeking LNG projects in the country as well while keeping an eye on FLNG projects.
He said NIGEC is in talks with more than 170 foreign companies which have repeatedly aired their willingness to return to Iran once the sanctions are lifted.

By SHANA