Russia's energy giant OAO Gazprom (OGZPY) has obtained a permit to sell gas in Belgium, financial newspaper De Tijd reported over the weekend.
Gazprom's new activity will provide strong competition for Belgian market leader Distrigas (DIST.BT) and Gaz de France (1020848.FR), the paper said. The Russian company is the 25th to get a permit to sell gas in Belgium, it said.