Gazprom set to bid for Greek energy firm

EurActiv reported that Greek energy sources repirted in October 2012 that Gazprom had expressed the strongest interest of all prospective bidders eyeing the privatisation of Greek gas firm Depa. The deal could undermine EU efforts to reduce Russian involvement in Europe's energy markets.

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ESO: Background information: Greek privatisation chief predicts bonanza http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-privatisation-chief-predicts-bonanza/

Reuters, 23.10.12: Greek utility sale risks undermining EU energy goals http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/23/greece-russia-gas-idUSL5E8LM8JL20121023?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS

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