Gazprom, Britain's BP Eye Joint Venture

Gazprom CEO Aleksei Miller (file photo) (ITAR-TASS)
March 1, 2007 -- Russia's state-run gas monopoly Gazprom and energy giant British Petroleum (BP) are considering creating a joint venture to cooperate in the sector of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Gazprom said today in a statement that its CEO Aleksei Miller has discussed the project with BP's leadership.

The statement said the two sides discussed "the possibility of setting up a joint venture to develop the international business of the companies, including in the field of LNG."

No further details were immediately available.

(AFP)

Gazprom, Britain's BP Eye Joint Venture

Gazprom CEO Aleksei Miller (file photo) (ITAR-TASS)March 1, 2007 -- Russia's state-run gas monopoly Gazprom and energy giant British Petroleum (BP) are considering creating a joint venture to cooperate in the sector of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Gazprom CEO Aleksei Miller (file photo) (ITAR-TASS)
March 1, 2007 -- Russia's state-run gas monopoly Gazprom and energy giant British Petroleum (BP) are considering creating a joint venture to cooperate in the sector of liquefied natural gas (LNG).