ITAR-TASS, Russia
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Gazprom CEO discussed gas supplies to Armenia in 2019 with Acting Deputy PM
MOSCOW December 28
Chief Executive Officer of Gazprom Alexei Miller and Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mger Grigoryan discussed natural gas supplies to Armenia in 2019, the Russian gas holding says on Friday.
MOSCOW, December 28. /TASS/. Chief Executive Officer of Gazprom Alexei Miller and Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mger Grigoryan discussed natural gas supplies to Armenia in 2019, the Russian gas holding says on Friday.
The meeting took place in St. Petersburg.
"Progress and further development of bilateral cooperation were discussed at the meeting. In particular, supplies of natural gas to Armenia in 2019 were noted," the company said.
The parties also reviewed issues related to gas supply for Armenia and underground storage of gas in the territory of the republic. It was noted that UGS facilities are ready for operation during the fall and winter season of 2018-2019.
Gazprom Armenia, a subsidiary of the Russian holding, is carrying natural gas deliveries to Armenia. The contract for supply of up to 2.5 bln cubic meters of natural gas is effective until 2019 year-end.