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Russia's Lukoil Looks to Sell Stake in Ghana's Pecan Offshore Field

Feb 27, 2023

Russia's Lukoil is in talks with Indian companies to sell its stake in the Pecan oilfield off Ghana, which could help to break an impasse in submitting development plans for the field, sources familiar with the matter said. Talks between Lukoil officials and Indian companies…

Lukoil, KazMunayGas in Caspian Sea Collaboration

Feb 09, 2023

Russian oil firm Lukoil has signed several agreements with Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas in Astana regarding the Kalamkas-Sea, Khazar, Auezov subsoil area development project in the Kazakhstan sector of the Caspian Sea. They define the rights and…

Lukoil Chairman Dies after Falling from Hospital Window, Reuters Reports

Sep 01, 2022

Two sources say oil boss fell to his death from windowCompany says he died after serious illnessLatest in series of sudden unexplained deathsThis content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine…

Aker Energy Postpones Ghana Offshore Oil Field Plan amid Lukoil's Involvement

Aug 18, 2022

Norway's Aker Energy said on Wednesday it would postpone submission of a development plan for its Pecan oilfield off Ghana amid concern the project could face sanctions over the war in Ukraine due to the involvement of Russian oil firm Lukoil…

Bowleven, Lukoil Clear Path for Perenco to Take Over New Age's Stake in Etinde Block, Off Cameroon

Jul 08, 2022

Perenco has moved a step closer to acquiring New Age's interests in the Etinde permit offshore Cameroon, and operatorship of the Etinde JV, after New Age's partners Bowleven and Lukoil chose not to exercise their pre-emption rights.The proposed deal was first announced on June 7…

Perenco to Take Over New Age's Stake in Etinde Permit, Offshore Cameroon

Jun 07, 2022

Oil and gas company New Age the operator of the Etinde license offshore Cameroon has signed a definitive conditional agreement to transfer all of New Age's participating interests in the Etinde permit, and operatorship of the Etinde JV. This is according to Bowleven…

Russia Should Cut Oil Production by 30% to Get Better Price, Lukoil's Fedun says

May 30, 2022

Russia should cut oil production by 20%-30% to 7 million-8 million barrels per day (bpd) to get a better price and avoid selling it at a discount, Leonid Fedun, the vice-president with Russian company Lukoil, wrote in RBC newspaper.Western sanctions…

Shell in Talks with Indian Consortium to Sell Russian LNG Plant Stake

May 26, 2022

Shell in talks with Indian consortium to sell Russian LNG plant stake -sourcesShell seeks to sell 27.5% stake in Sakhalin-2 plantShell in talks with group of several Indian firms -sources Shell also seeking bids for LNG, oil supply contracts…

Lukoil Names Interim President after Alekperov's Resignation

Apr 22, 2022

Following billionaire Vagit Alekperov's resignation as president and director of Russian oil major Lukoil earlier this week, the firm announced on Friday that Vadim Vorobyev would take over as interim president.Vadim Vorobyev currently serves as the first executive vice president of the company…

Billionaire Alekperov Resigns as Lukoil President, Board Member

Apr 21, 2022

Russian oil giant Lukoil said Friday that Vagit Alekperov had resigned from his position as the President of Lukoil and from Lukoil's board of directors.'The respective notices of resignation were sent today to the chairman of the company’s board of directors…

Norway Wealth Fund's Russian Investments are Worthless, says CEO

Mar 03, 2022

The Russian assets of Norway's $1.3 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, have become worthless following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and selling them as instructed by the government will take time, the fund's CEO said on Thursday.The…

Lukoil Wraps Buy of 50% Stake in Shallow Water Area 4 Offshore Mexico

Feb 25, 2022

Russian oil company Lukoil said Friday it had completed the acquisition of the 50% operator interest in the Area 4 project in Mexico through the acquisition of the operator's holding company. The proposed acquisition was first announced in July 2021…

Lukoil Increases Stake in Shah Deniz Offshore Gas Field in Azerbaijan

Feb 18, 2022

Russian oil company Lukoil has completed the acquisition of a 9.99% interest from Malaysia's Petronas in the Shah-Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan.The transaction value amounted to $1.45 billion, Lukoil said Friday.Following the completion of the deal…

Bumi Armada to Sell Three Ice-class Vessels to Lukoil for $44.5M

Jan 20, 2022

Malaysian FPSO specialist and offshore support vessel owner Bumi Armada has decided to sell its icebreaking vessels operating in the Caspian Sea for Lukoil, in line with its plan to exit the offshore marine service business.Bumi Armada said…

Global Oil and Gas Finds on Track to 75-year-low

Dec 23, 2021

If the rest of December fails to yield any substantial finds, global oil and gas discoveries in 2021 will hit their lowest full-year level in 75 years, according to a Rystad Energy estimate.'As of the end of November, total global discovered volumes this year are calculated at 4…

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