President of LUKOIL Vagit Alekperov and CEO of Rosmorport Igor Rusu signed a cooperation agreement on December 21 in Moscow, the Lukoil press service reports.
The document, in particular, provides for joint action by LUKOIL and Rosmorport in the development of a feasibility study of development, reconstruction, modernization and operation of transshipment complexes of Russian seaports, as well as other objects of the coastal port infrastructure.
The companies will cooperate and coordinate their actions in the field of port operations, bunkering services and towing, oil spill response. Rosmorport will ensure a priority pilotage services of LUKOIL Group’s vessels at the ports, the document reads.
Also, according to agreements, LUKOIL and Rosmorport will carry out joint construction and operation of specialized vessels that are used to eliminate the effects of emergency incidents during the transportation of hydrocarbons and their products off the sea ports, oil and gas terminals.
LUKOIL-tank a subsidiary of the oil company, will supply the ships Rosmorport Bunker will fuel by individually negotiated contracts, both within Russia and abroad, the press service release reads.
"Water transport is a critical tool for Lukoil,” Vagit Alekperov, President of LUKOIL is quoted as saying, “reliable supply of petroleum and petroleum products to ultimate consumer. The role of water transport is increasing in connection with the construction and furnishing of new facilities and oil fields.” In this regard, the cooperation of our Company, Mr. Alekperov says, with Rosmorport has a long-term perspective, is an effective factor in improving security of energy transportation.
The document, in particular, provides for joint action by LUKOIL and Rosmorport in the development of a feasibility study of development, reconstruction, modernization and operation of transshipment complexes of Russian seaports, as well as other objects of the coastal port infrastructure.
The companies will cooperate and coordinate their actions in the field of port operations, bunkering services and towing, oil spill response. Rosmorport will ensure a priority pilotage services of LUKOIL Group’s vessels at the ports, the document reads.
Also, according to agreements, LUKOIL and Rosmorport will carry out joint construction and operation of specialized vessels that are used to eliminate the effects of emergency incidents during the transportation of hydrocarbons and their products off the sea ports, oil and gas terminals.
LUKOIL-tank a subsidiary of the oil company, will supply the ships Rosmorport Bunker will fuel by individually negotiated contracts, both within Russia and abroad, the press service release reads.
"Water transport is a critical tool for Lukoil,” Vagit Alekperov, President of LUKOIL is quoted as saying, “reliable supply of petroleum and petroleum products to ultimate consumer. The role of water transport is increasing in connection with the construction and furnishing of new facilities and oil fields.” In this regard, the cooperation of our Company, Mr. Alekperov says, with Rosmorport has a long-term perspective, is an effective factor in improving security of energy transportation.