Russia is ready for geological exploration, gas extraction, gas supply to Africa - minister

Sergey Tsivilev said that African countries are long-term markets for Russian technologies

Moscow, October 16. /TASS/. Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said that Moscow is ready to provide comprehensive solutions in the electricity sector to African countries that are ready for geological exploration, extraction and gas supply.

He told reporters on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week: Russian companies are ready for geological exploration, extraction and gas supply.

The minister added: African countries are long-term markets for Russian technologies. He emphasized: Our country can provide a comprehensive solution: renovation of existing hydroelectric power plants, construction of solar and thermal power plants, electricity networking, supply of substations and transformers, and creation of energy system management and dispatching centers.

The Minister of Interior noted that Russia not only provides resources and equipment, but also comprehensive development of the energy sector of African countries, including the training of local specialists, employment of local workers and educational programs.

The Russian Energy Week (REW) International Forum will be held in Moscow from October 14 to 16, sponsored by the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and the Government of Moscow. The Roscongress Foundation organizes this forum. TASS is the information partner of the Russian Energy Week.