Modi ignites GSPC interest in Russia - Daily News & Analysis

Gandhinagar: Chief minister Narendra Modi on the third day of his visit to Russia on Tuesday met the officials of Russian oil and gas major, Gazprom, and impressed upon them the progress made by Gujarat in oil and gas sector.

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Officials of GSPC and the business delegation from Gujarat were with Modi when the chief minister met Gazprom officials on the on the sidelines of the 4th International Energy Week Conference in Moscow. The CM apprised Gazprom president Mandawav about Gujarat's achievements in oil and gas sector and the opportunities the state has for international oil & gas companies. Modi told Gazprom officials that "Gujarat is not only increasing its capacity in oil-gas exploration and production and creating petro reserve Gujarat, it is also focusing on developing Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University as theInternational Human Resource Development Institute in World." During the meeting, Gazprom president showed keen interest in creating partnership with Gujarat in oil & gas sector. They showed interest in Gujarat LNG port terminal, exploration equipment, technology transfer and Bhatinda-Gujarat oil-gas pipeline project, and also the management course at the petro varsity. A delegation of the company will visit Gujarat to explore these areas.

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