Analyzing geopolitical corridors, which Central Asian energy initiative is designed to transport natural gas from Turkmenistan across Afghanistan to Pakistan and India?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The TAPI Pipeline Project (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India)
- Step 1: TAPI is an 1,800-kilometre natural gas pipeline project originating from the Galkynysh gas field in Turkmenistan. Step 2. It is engineered to deliver 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Answer: The TAPI Pipeline Project (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India). Why not the others: CASA-1000 transports electricity, and North-South is an internal pipeline.
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