Georgia, Tbilisi, August 3 / Trend N. Kirtskhalia /
Seven companies expressed interest in the preparation of technical and economic feasibility study of the project to build a refinery in Georgia, the oil and gas corporation said.
According to information, Engineers India Limited, Granherne, Purvin & Gertz, FLUOR, SK Engineering & Construction, PDC and OTC Capital have expressed interest.
The companies, which participated in the expression of interest announced by the corporation, got final bids.
Oil & Gas Corporation aims to design and build a refinery in Georgia. The corporation expressed interest for advisory services June 15.
The consultant must examine the technical and economic feasibility for the implementation of the project. It must meet the financing requirements of international financial institutions.
"Today, Georgia has no oil refinery. The country is entirely dependent on imported oil products. Increasing demand on the local and regional markets, together with infrastructure development, creates the foundation for the existence of the refinery," the corporation said.