'I am convinced that the shelf should be consolidated rather than divided,'

摘要

said LUKOIL head Vagit Alekperov in his article published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper in early February. He suggests using international experience, particularly Norway's expertise -there, the issue of state-owned, private, national and foreign companies joining shelf development had been solved for the benefit of all parties-and, following the example of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, establish an independent organization with relevant powers.