Many times, in the enthusiasm that comes with new technology, an organization may choose to get into areas that are not its core competencies, thus increasing the chances of cost overrun.

很多时候，受新技术的蛊惑，企业可能会选择进入它不具竞争力的领域，这就增加了成本超支的机会。

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Gazprom wanted to be involved: last year it agreed with Shell to swap a share in Sakhalin Energy for a stake in a Siberian field. Then the cost overrun was announced, and Gazprom squealed.

Gazprom也曾想过参与：去年，它与壳牌达成协议用一部分库页能源的股票交换一部分西伯利亚油田的股权，之后，超额成本被公之于众，Gazprom叫苦不迭。

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Imagine going to your boss with news of a delayed project or cost overrun, and hearing "thank you" in response.

你去找老板，告诉他项目被延误或者成本超支，得到的回应却是“谢谢你”，你能想象这样的情景吗。

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If the cost of care was more than that amount, the government would be sent a check for the cost overrun depending on the type of care treated.

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Then the cost overrun was announced, and Gazprom squealed.

ECONOMIST: Russian energy

They could simply be a way to put pressure on the foreign firms to do something about the cost overrun, or to encourage them to bring in Gazprom, Russia's state-controlled gas giant.

ECONOMIST: Russian energy