16 June 2004 09:25
INCREASED TRANSSHIPMENT THROUGH PRIMORSK UNDER DISCUSSION
PRIMORSK. June 16 (Interfax) - The possibility of increasing oil transshipment through Primorsk to 62 million tonnes
per year will be discussed during the work of a permanent prime ministerial body dealing with the potential for
developing the country's transport and export possibilities, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov told
journalists on Friday.
"This issue is being discussed, this is an important issue," Fradkov said.
The prime minister said that a decision needs to be reached on the possibilities and capacities of oil companies that
should ensure an increase in oil transshipment through Primorsk to 62 million tonnes per annum. This is closely linked
with the transport component, Fradkov said.
[Interfax] |
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