2 Dec 2020 18:36

Gazprom has begun delivering Russian gas to Germany under long-term contract with OMV

MOSCOW. Dec 2 (Interfax) - Gazprom Export on December 1 began deliveries of Russian gas to Germany under a new long-term contract with Austria's OMV, the natural gas exporter said in a statement.

The parties signed the new long-term contract at the end of October.

"The new long-term contract proves that Russian pipeline gas will remain in demand in Europe for many years to come. We are delighted that our oldest partner, OMV, will operate in Europe's largest market in Germany with gas from Gazprom ," Gazprom Export CEO Yelena Burmistrova said in the statement.