# Russia ready to explore, extract and supply gas to Africa, minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/102705

- TASS, 2026-10-16 07:47 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2202851

> Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said Russian companies are prepared to conduct geological exploration, extract resources and supply gas in Africa. He described African countries as long-term markets for Russian technologies and said Russia could offer broad power-sector services, including infrastructure upgrades and training local specialists.