16 Sep 2011 11:34

Lukoil interested in production assets, eyes U.S., Vietnam - Alekperov

SOCHI. Sept 16 (Interfax) - Russian oil major OJSC Lukoil is interested in the purchase of extraction assets, and is looking at potential buys in the United States and Southeast Asia, company chief Vagit Alekperov told reporters.

"We are discussing a range of new proposals, particularly in the United States, in Vietnam, and in Southeast Asia. The company is interested in acquiring extraction assets and developing geological prospecting work," Alekperov said.