Turkey may give permission for the construction of the "South Stream" gas pipeline
before the end of December.
As reported YuGA.ru, in September at the International Investment
Forum "Sochi-2011" Russian Gazprom, the Italian Eni, the French EdF
and Germany's Wintershall have signed a shareholders' agreement for
the construction of gas pipeline South Stream from Russia to Europe
via the Black Sea.In total, the project involves companies from 11
countries.
"As a result of negotiations with the Turkish government, I can say
that Turkey is ready to give its approval in the nearest future. It
is possible that this could happen before the end of this year" said
Deputy Chairman of OAO "Gazprom" Alexander Medvedev at a meeting with
chief editors of the Russian media.
"The Turkish side does not require any special conditions", he
added.
