“Gates to Hell” to be extinguished in Turkmenistan

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov ordered to extinguish the burning gas crater in Darvaz, which was named the “ Gate to Hell. ''

According to head of state, for many years a huge amount of gas has been burning in the region.

He stressed that this has a bad effect on the environment and the health of citizens.

“Raw materials are being lost, for the export of which one can make significant profits and use them to improve the well-being of our people,” Berdymukhamedov said.
< br /> To find a solution, refer really “ Gate to Hell '' he instructed the country's vice prime minister to gather scientists and foreign consultants to extinguish the gas crater.