Moscow, Jun 08, 2006 -- RosBusinessConsulting

 

Russia's PM Mikhail Fradkov does not rule out the possibility of building a number of geothermal power plants in some of Russia's regions in the long term, he stated at a press conference in Reykjavik after a discussion with Iceland's PM Halldor Asgrimsson. He added that Russia was keen on learning Iceland's experience in the sphere, which required the two countries to enhance scientific and technical cooperation. The Russian PM stressed that the direction appeared a promising one to him. In turn, Icelandic PM confirmed that the two countries had agreed to develop cooperation in the geothermal power area. Russia has build only one geothermal plant so far. Earlier, Vasily Zubakin, member of RAO UES' Executive Board, said that the holding would have worked out proposals for a draft law on renewable energy sources by 2007.

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