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Marković on oil and gas research: This is the beginning of a new era in industrial production

Prime Minister Duško Marković, Minister of Economy, Dragica Sekulić and Minister of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Pavle Radulović, went to see research ship “Polar Empress” which is collecting 3D seismic data of Montenegrin submarine area.

“It’s a new experience for me to be on a ship of this capacity. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a new era in industrial production. We’ve approached oil and gas research systematically. Our ultimate objective is responsible management of this non-renewable resource that belongs to all generations”, said Marković.

The Prime Minister was clear. This resource- in case it’s found – deserves to be used while taking care of the environment.

“We must take special care of what we leave to our descendants. Learning from the mistakes of other countries, we’ve developed legislative framework which guarantees that interests of the state are protected in every moment”, said Marković.

Minister Sekulić said that they are constantly learning and improving.

“In that context, representatives of state administration will be at the ship. We want to respond to everything that’s expected in the domain of oil and gas research in the best possible way.

Norwegian ship “Polar Empress”, 117 meters long, sailed into our part of Adriatic Sea. It should begin 3D seismic imaging of submarine area in Ulcinj for the reasons of the possible exploitation of oil and gas. It will be in Montenegro for a month. With the help of sound and light cannons and special geo-microphones which are connected to ships with several kilometers long cables, it will be possible to establish with great precision if there are some profitable bearings of oil and gas for commercial use.

According to the claims of Greek company “Energean”, 3D seismic research in January of 2019 will have minimal impact on the environment. The company took all the necessary measures so that this project can be carried out in accordance with the highest world standards.

 

 

 

 

 

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