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15th January 2010

Poland relies heavily on Russia for her gas

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Gas talks stalled again Poland and Russia continue to wrestle over sticking points in talks on a long-term gas contract that will set the terms for gas supplies through 2037.

Polish negotiators are demanding that the Russian Gazprom pay PLN 1 bln its owes for past transit fees and undelivered gas. The Russian supplier argues that the debt is owed by RosUkrEnergo, a company it took over in 2008, after the debts were incurred. The stalled talks are unlikely to affect gas supplies in the near future.

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