The Blue Stream Natural Gas Pipeline connects the Russian system to Turkey through a 750-mile pipeline, 246 miles of which extends underneath the Black Sea. Natural gas began flowing through the pipeline in December 2002, under an initial schedule of 71 Bcf per year, which was to increase by 71 Bcf annually. Even though flows through the pipeline totaled only 113 Bcf during 2004, the recent launch of a new gas compressor station in Russia will allow the pipeline to run at its design capacity of 565 Bcf per year. During 2005, roughly 160 Bcf of natural gas has been transported via Blue Stream. Gazprom is still discussing plans with its project partner Eni whether to construct an extension to Ceyhan or Izmir (in Turkey), where the gas could be liquefied for export. Another option is to access the planned 280-350 Bcfr Poseidon pipeline, which will bring Caspian and Middle East gas to Italy via Turkey and Greece starting in 2010. In March 2003, Turkey halted deliveries through Blue Stream, invoking a clause in the contract allowing either party to stop deliveries for six months. After Russia filed suit in Stockholms International Arbitration court, the two sides came to an agreement in November 2003 and the supply of natural gas to Turkey resumed in December 2003.