OREANDA-NEWS. December 23, 2008.   Moderated by Alexander Ananenkov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, a meeting dedicated to the implementation of the first phase of the Shtokman field development was held today at the Company’s Headquarters.

Taking part in the meeting were Vasily Podyuk, Head of the Gas, Gas Condensate and Oil Production Department, heads and specialists from the Gazprom Administration relevant subdivisions, as well as Sevmorneftegaz, VNIIGAZ, Giprospetsgaz and Shtokman Development AG.

The meeting participants discussed the key issues surrounding the implementation of the first phase of the Shtokman field development. Particular attention was paid to the proposed technical solutions and the layout of the port and transportation complex infrastructure near Teriberka. Additionally, the meeting addressed the implementation of the second and third phases of the field development.

Based on the meeting results the Gazprom relevant subdivisions and subsidiary companies were entrusted with the appropriate tasks.