"OMV has successfully completed the construction of the pipes for the extension of the Trans Austria Gasleitung (TAG)," OMV said in a statement, adding that once the last part of the extension became operational in January 2007 the transport capacity would increase to 41 Bcm from its current level of 37 Bcm currently.

The extension was set to strengthen supply security and Austria's position as a hub for natural gas, OMV said.

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