BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

18/02/2008

Russia, Belarus Discuss Boosting Gas Pipeline

Jupiter Kalambakal - AHN News Writer

Minsk, Belarus (AHN)- Fears of disruption of gas supplies from Siberia to Europe brought about by a recent dispute between Russia and Ukraine prompted Russian gas monopoly Gazprom to start discussing with Belarus' Beltransgaz the increase of gas deliveries through Belarus' pipeline.

Vladimir Mayorov, president of the Belarus' gas transit company, confirmed the talks with Russia's national oil company.

The two countries are in talks on technical capabilities of Belarus' pipeline. In 2007, Belarus was on target with its deliveries at five billion cubic meters.

Gazprom is also a majority stakeholder in Beltransgaz.

Source:

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7010068932

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