/UKRINFORM/. The Russian-British TNK-BP company is interested in the development of the Ukrainian shelf of the Black Sea and is planning to enter the natural gas market in Ukraine, TNK-BP's Executive Director German Khan has said, UKRINFORM reported, citing the Kommersant-Ukraine newspaper.
He said that this issue had been discussed at a meeting between the company's management, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov and First Vice-Premier Andriy Kliuyev on April 8.
"We looked back at what our company has achieved over ten years in the Ukrainian market and spoke about the investments we have made. They said they supported all our investment proposals and are ready for constructive cooperation. This is a clear sign that the investment climate in Ukraine is improving. We also discussed a number of opportunities and additional types of business that we would like to develop. These include unconventional gas and development of the Black Sea shelf," Khan said, adding that "these projects are still in the conceptual and study phases."
He also said that the company was ready for the peaceful settlement of the conflict with Privatbank Group over Kyiv-based Vik Oil's filling stations acquired by the Russian-British holding.
"When we were preparing to purchase the UTN-Vostok network [the company operating the network of Vik Oil's filling stations] we studied the Privat group's claims and believe that the issue can be resolved out of court. If we have the opportunity to settle it outside the courts we're willing to do this," Khan said.
