Gazprom: production to reach pre-crisis level soon

05.03.2010 (17:02)

Gazprom increased its natural gas production by 14 percent in January-February compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, Chairman of Gazprom's Executive Committee Alexei Miller announced at a meeting with Perm Region Governor Oleg Chirkunov.

According to the Russian energy holding's press office, Miller and Chirkunov signed an agreement on cooperation between the company and the region's administration for an unlimited period.

Miller also stated that the company's current production rate had instilled optimism in Gazprom's management. "The 14-percent increase is so inspiring compared to the 16-percent drop we saw last year. The cold winter in Russia and Europe undoubtedly played a role in this, but generally, the increase is related to the economy's gradual rehabilitation."

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