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Shtokman partners call for new breaks to improve project viability

Published: 15 October, 2009, 22:57
Edited: 16 October, 2009, 06:01


Shtokman

Partners in the world’s largest offshore gas project Shtokman say they want new tax breaks to justify development costs, as Shtokman developer Total warns the project will not be profitable at current gas prices.

 
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