TNK-BP
Sep 8 2008, Rahul Bhandari

Gazprom has agreed to invest $420 billion in the gas sector by 2030 to ensure enough supplies to the domestic and foreign market.

This announcement strengthens the speculation that Russian state-controlled energy producer could further try to take.

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TNK-BP CEO Robert Dudley speaks during a news conference in Moscow July 17, 2008. Dudley’s ability to remain in Russia appeared in doubt Wednesday after migration authorities demanded a copy of a new contract before issuing him with a visa.