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Greece and Russia to Discuss Cooperation in Geothermal Exploration (Sputnik International)

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Representatives from the Greek government are in discussions with Russian geological comapny Rosgeologiya over the prospect of geological exploration in the country, as well as the construction of geothermal power stations, reports RIA Novosti.

There will be discussions of the possibility of construction of geothermal power stations like those at Kamchatka, in Russia's Far East. “In Greece there are a lot of geothermal energy sources, which could be used for the production of electrical energy and heating”, said the source.

Over the next two weeks, according to the agency, both parties are to consult with their working groups ahead of the Russian company's submission of firm proposals on where work should begin, which the Greek panel will start to examine at the end of the month.

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