TEHRAN – More than 80 percent of the required components and equipment for the Iranian oil industry’s pipelines and telecommunications is domestically supplied, IRNA reported quoting an oil industry official.

According to the managing director of the Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunication Company (IOPTC) most of the necessary equipment ranging from small parts such as bolts, flanges and fittings, to more complex systems like mechanical seals and turbines are currently being manufactured inside the country.

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