Reuters: Eni says EU probe into Gazprom not slowing South Stream

The South Stream gas pipeline project, led by Russian gas giant Gazprom and Italy's Eni, is not at risk of being slowed down by the European Union probe into Gazprom, Eni Chief Executive Paolo Scaroni said on Tuesday.

"With Gazprom we are not talking about this," Scaroni said in reply to a question whether the probe had delayed the project.

Gazprom is under investigation by the European Commission for alleged abuse of its dominant position in central and eastern Europe.

A final investment decision for the whole South Stream project is expected in November, with construction planned to start in December.  MORE