Gazprom reviews gasification projects in Eastern Siberia and the Far East., Gazprom
Release Date: 2009-04-30
Moscow, April 30 2009 – Russian gas giant Gazprom reviewed the progress of its current gasification projects being implemented in Eastern Siberia and the Far East, during a meeting held at the company’s headquarters in Moscow on April 29.
The meeting brought together the Management Committee Members: Alexander Ananenkov, Deputy Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee, Oleg Aksyutin, Head of the Gas Transportation, Underground Storage and Utilization Department, Yaroslav Golko, Head of the Investment and Construction Department as well as heads and experts from the specialized subdivisions of Gazprom Administration and the subsidiaries operating in eastern Russia.
Special emphasis was put on the construction of the Sakhalin – Khabarovsk – Vladivostok gas trunkline, promotion of gas supply to the Kamchatka Krai and the gasification of the Irkutsk Oblast.
It was noted that Gazprom timely implemented the commitments fixed in the Cooperation Agreements and Gasification Accords with the Russian Federation constituents in Eastern Siberia and the Far East. At the same time, the meeting pointed out the relevance of a comprehensive approach to the gasification of eastern regions, which envisages the utilization of both pipeline and liquefied gas.
The meeting participants also discussed the expediency for Gazprom to participate in shaping the utility energy sector in the eastern part of Russia.
The major document defining the strategy of shaping gasification and gas supply to Eastern Siberia and the Far East is the Development Program for an integrated gas production, transportation and supply system in Eastern Siberia and the Far East, taking into account potential gas exports to China and other Asia-Pacific countries (Eastern Gas Program).
| Type: | NORMAL |
| Company: | Gazprom |
| Country: | Russian Federation |