Gazprom interested in Turkish electricity

Russia's energy giant Gazprom is ready to enter Turkey's electricity grids market, a problematic field of privatization due to financial problems of local players, according to a top official. The company is in touch with Turkish companies for cooperation, Gazprom executive board vice chairman and Gazprom Exports Alexander Medvedev told the Gas & Power magazine." We are ready to enter Turkey's electricity market not only as a supplier but also an investor," Medvedev said. Commenting on Turkey's state-run pipeline company Botaş's recent decision to cancel an annually 6 billion cubic square natural gas deal, Medvedev said Turkey needed Russian gas. Gazprom will discuss the method of importing natural gas Turkey during a meeting with officials this month.