27 Dec 2017 10:31

Putin instructs proposals be presented to speed up resource base development to implement promising LNG projects

MOSCOW. Dec 27 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to present proposals to speed up the development of the country's resource base to implement promising LNC projects using modern domestic technology, the Kremlin said in a press statement.

The instruction was given following a meeting devoted to the development of LNG projects held on December 8, 2017.

In addition, the president instructed the government to present proposals on measures to further stimulate geological exploration in Russia's Arctic regions.

Proposals must be presented by March 1, 2018.