A platform of Vietsovpetro in Bach Ho field (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam – Russia oil and gasexploration joint venture Vietsovpetro is expected to earn 1.98 billion USDthis year, exceeding its target by 4 percent, according to General Director ofVietsovpetro Tu Thanh Nghia.
The company is estimated to supply 1.6 billion cubic metres, 21.6percent higher than its target for this year.
However, it exploited more than 4.77 million tonnes of condensate, 4.5percent lower than its plant. The shortage was partly attributed to the complexgeological condition of Bach Ho oil field.
In the year, the company expects to save up 33.8 million USD thanks toeffective management. It will contribute more than 909 million USD to the Statebudget, up 17 percent from its target.
The Russian partner earned 203.7 million USD in profit, 44 percent morethan the plan. Vietnam earned 202.8 million USD, up 49 percent.
In 2018, the company sets he goals toproduce 4 million tonnes of oil and condensate, generate 1.56billion USD in revenue and over 115 million USD in profit for Vietnam,and 111 million USD for Russia, contributing 631 million USD to the Statebudget.-VNA
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