Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations
Russia to reduce gas price for Armenia
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Russia considering Armenia its strategic ally, is ready to aid in overcoming the crisis by reducing prices for Russia-supplied gas. In return, Moscow expects to gain the right for a new nuclear power plant construction in Armenia. The project is estimated from 2 bln Euro to U.S. $5 bln, Russian Kommersant daily reports, referring to its sources.
The day before, Armenian and Russian Presidents canvassed bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as the prospects of large economic projects’ implementation. “Armenia suffering severe financial difficulties have already got U.S. $500 m. loan from Moscow. According to the sources close to &‘Gazprom’, monopoly currently negotiates the reduction of gas prices supplied to Yerevan. In 2010 it might decrease from U.S. $200 to U.S. $180 per 1000 mł. However, this abatement is conditioned not only by Russian side good intention, but also by the gas price decrease for Europe next year compared to H1 2009. This enables &‘Gazprom’ to reconsider price policy for Russia’s close partners among post-Soviet states, that Kremlin reckons Armenia in,” the daily reads.
Another topical matter of discussion is construction of a new nuclear power plant instead of the Metsamor power plant that is almost worn out. Tender for NPP prime contractor will be completed by the end of 2009. Russia reckons to have its AtomStroyExport CJSC to construct NPP. “Agreement in principle on NPP construction is achieved and we just have to proceed with the red-tape,” one of the “Rosatom” managers stated.
Presently the plant trust management is implemented by INTER RAO UES, whereas control stock is held by Rosatom. According to the manager, construction of new energy unit will total 2 bln. Euro in case power capacity reaches 1000 MW. “It is a standard price. The cost equals to the one we spend for the construction of NPP in Bulgaria and other states,” said “Rosatom” official.
Vice-President Alezander Glukhov outlined that tender is scheduled for this year. “Armenian side stated earlier that construction will cost U.S. $5 bln, however tender structure is yet unclear,” he concluded.
Russia to reduce gas price for Armenia
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Russia considering Armenia its strategic ally, is ready to aid in overcoming the crisis by reducing prices for Russia-supplied gas. In return, Moscow expects to gain the right for a new nuclear power plant construction in Armenia. The project is estimated from 2 bln Euro to U.S. $5 bln, Russian Kommersant daily reports, referring to its sources.
The day before, Armenian and Russian Presidents canvassed bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as the prospects of large economic projects’ implementation. “Armenia suffering severe financial difficulties have already got U.S. $500 m. loan from Moscow. According to the sources close to &‘Gazprom’, monopoly currently negotiates the reduction of gas prices supplied to Yerevan. In 2010 it might decrease from U.S. $200 to U.S. $180 per 1000 mł. However, this abatement is conditioned not only by Russian side good intention, but also by the gas price decrease for Europe next year compared to H1 2009. This enables &‘Gazprom’ to reconsider price policy for Russia’s close partners among post-Soviet states, that Kremlin reckons Armenia in,” the daily reads.
Another topical matter of discussion is construction of a new nuclear power plant instead of the Metsamor power plant that is almost worn out. Tender for NPP prime contractor will be completed by the end of 2009. Russia reckons to have its AtomStroyExport CJSC to construct NPP. “Agreement in principle on NPP construction is achieved and we just have to proceed with the red-tape,” one of the “Rosatom” managers stated.
Presently the plant trust management is implemented by INTER RAO UES, whereas control stock is held by Rosatom. According to the manager, construction of new energy unit will total 2 bln. Euro in case power capacity reaches 1000 MW. “It is a standard price. The cost equals to the one we spend for the construction of NPP in Bulgaria and other states,” said “Rosatom” official.
Vice-President Alezander Glukhov outlined that tender is scheduled for this year. “Armenian side stated earlier that construction will cost U.S. $5 bln, however tender structure is yet unclear,” he concluded.
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