The volume of oil transportation through the territory of Belarus in January-August increased by 2.2% to 58.7 million tons

September 16, Minsk /BelTA correspondent/. The volume of oil transportation through the main pipelines of Belarus in January-August of the current year amounted to 58.7 million tons, an increase of 2.2% compared to the same period in 2008, BelTA was informed by the National Statistical Committee. Over eight months, 38 billion cubic meters of gas were pumped through the territory of the republic, which is 22.5% less than in January-August of last year. Gas transportation in Belarus is carried out through the networks of OJSC "Beltransgaz" and the "Yamal-Europe" gas pipeline. Oil pumping is provided by RUP "Gomeltransneft" Druzhba" and the Novopolotsk enterprise for oil transportation "Druzhba".-0-