“Our producers can and must meet growing gas demand, guarantee the stable supply of gas for domestic consumers, and maintain and expand their presence on world markets. To achieve this, they will have to increase gas production from the current 650 billion cubic metres a year to one trillion per year, which is practically 1.5 times more. And we have every opportunity to do this.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Governor Dmitry Kobylkin
The focus of the discussion was on the elections in the region and the socio-economic situation in the area, which, as the governor reported, posted a growth of domestic regional product and an increase in the industrial production index.
Events for 10 october 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks at a concert dedicated to Agricultural Workers’ Day
“Support to agriculture has been and will be our undisputed priority, regardless of the global situation… Together, we will continue to systematically introduce advanced technology and innovation in order for agriculture to be a modern and dynamic sector of Russian economy that is attractive for investment, as well as to provide employment to our young people.”
Events for 9 october 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
At a meeting with the Italian prime minister, Vladimir Putin announced that German energy companies have expressed interest in joining the South Stream project. He also stressed that joint work on such projects enhances energy security in Europe.
Events for 8 october 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller
Mr Putin and Mr Miller discussed Gazprom’s preparations for the autumn and winter season and relations with post-Soviet countries and West European partners, as well as the implementation of the South Stream gas pipeline project.
