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Quote: Hauge believes Russia has become more corrupt over the years, and says Shtokman project has always been characterized by low transparency. - There has been a political and business collusion all the way, he says.
We warned about industrial espionage in 2006. I would think that part of the group's suppliers have reason to worry now, says Hauge told VG.
He believes the Russians are not able to develop Shtokman project alone - and that they need Norwegian technology:
- Statoil is in this context, a technology coordinator, not a technology supplier. It is the providers concerned. In the concept development of Statoil is a significant technology gains for Russian companies, says Hauge.
He says the Russians are thinking systematically about access to technology.
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