OREANDA-NEWS. September 20, 2007. Sergey Kupriyanov, Gazprom Press Secretary in his comment on the package of energy measures of the European Commission, stated:

“Gazprom is a reliable gas supplier to the European Union and a major investor in the infrastructure which supplies natural gas to Europe. We share the main EU goal on providing secure long-term gas supply to Europe.

Following the scrupulous analysis of the European Commission energy initiatives published today and the consultations with the key EU structures, Gazprom will present its evaluation of the actual impact of the proposed measures on ensuring gas supply reliability, competitiveness of the European energy market and finally the prices for energy carriers in Europe. Gazprom is planning to contribute in the constructive way to the discussion on the European energy sector regulation. The Company feels sure that its voice will be heard.”