TEHRAN – Iran is seventh in the world for producing gas turbines after Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, United States and India.

Deputy Head of the Mapna gas turbine producing company said that twelve 160-megawatt gas turbines could be annually produced by the company, and used in different power plants in the country.

Hedayatollah Taheri told MNA on Friday that since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) five gas turbines have been produced by this company and some other seven turbines are scheduled to be produced by the end of the year.

He also noted that over 14 million euros should be spent for the production of every gas turbine in the country, adding that these turbines are thoroughly produced by the Iranian specialists and are considerably economical with regards to the costs in foreign currency.

Taheri further said that the Mapna Company is presently producing gas turbines for Ardebil, Urmia, Isfahan, Qa’en and Jahrom power plants and some other 16 steam turbines are scheduled to be produced for Damavand, Shiravan, Sanandaj, Ardebil, Kerman and Kazerun power plants.