Russian energy giant Gazprom does not rule out its participation in the implementation of a number of export-oriented projects in Iran, the company's management committee deputy chairman said Monday.








MOSCOW (Sputnik) � In December, Gazprom and the National Iranian Gas Company held talks on�expanding Iran�s underground gas storage and its gas transport network, as�well as�equipment deliveries from�Russia.
"With regard to�Iran�s export opportunities, they, of�course, exist both in�pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas. However, what the purpose of�this gas will be, it is still an open question. In addition, we do not exclude our participation in�a number of�projects in�Iran, with�export orientation," Alexander Medvedev stated during�an Investor Day in�New York, commenting on�the anti-Iran sanctions lifting and its consequences for�cooperation with�Gazprom.




Iran's priority in�the gas sector will be meeting domestic demand, especially in�its territorial aspect, he noted.
"It is no secret that there is a significant shortage of�gas in�the northern regions of�Iran. It is no coincidence that the use of�Russian output to�meet Iran�s demand for�gas has been discussed quite specifically in�the course of�our recent meetings with�Iranian colleagues," Medvedev stressed.


On January 20, Chairman of�Gazprom�s board of�directors Viktor Zubkov said the company was exploring the possibilities of�closer cooperation with�Iran after�the international sanctions against�the country were lifted.
By Sputnik