'It was the third meeting in my office. After studying the legislation they [Chevron] said that it doesn't close the door to invest in Lithuania, that it allows to develop business in Lithuania in compliance with the laws," he told the reporters after the meeting with Chevron's representatives on Wednesday.

Environment Minister Valentinas Mazuronis told BNS on Tuesday that he expected the ministry's commission to be able to take a decision after that meeting and announce Chevron the winner of the shale gas exploration and production tender.