According to the company, Jahangir Pourhang said preparations for construction of a plant to gather a daily amount of 50 million cubic feet of associated gas by the private sector would begin soon in the area.

Speaking in a televised interview, the official said that another measure considered by the company was revising the operating facilities to prevent burning of 40 mcf/d of gas.

He said the two projects would be carried out by the private sector and would bring the company’s gas flaring to zero.

Pourhang further said that environmental preservation was the company’s top priority which was why maximum care is taken in drilling operations of the company.