Russia, Belarus said to be close on resolution over gas prices
Russia and Belarus are said to be close to solving a dispute over gas prices.
Rosneft
Rosneft given December deadline for privatisation proposals
Rosneft has been called upon to submit proposals to the Russian government by December 1st on how it thinks privatisation should be conducted.
Russian finance minister says budget to get money from Rosneft sale by end of 2016
The Russian budget will receive proceeds from a sale of a state stake in the country's largest oil producer by the end of the year.
Russia detains minister for bribe over Rosneft-Bashneft deal
Russia opened a criminal case against Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, the highest-profile official to be detained under President Vladimir Putin, for allegedly receiving a $2 million bribe to approve a privatization sale last month.
Rosneft third-quarter profit falls even as oil output grows
Rosneft PJSC said third-quarter profit dropped 77 percent as a decline in export duties lagged behind slumping prices.
Russia targets £9bn from sale of Rosneft stake
The Russian Government has set out a minimum price for the sale of a 19.5% stake in oil giant Rosneft.
Rosneft sells stake in subsidiary to Chinese firm for $1.1bn
Russian energy major Rosneft has sold a 20% stake in one of its subsidiaries to a Chinese gas firm for $1.1billion.
Russia after sale of stake in oil giant Rosneft to “real investors”
Russia's government wants to sell a stake in oil giant Rosneft to "real investors" but may force the firm to buy its own shares to prop up the country's budget.
Putin helped save his oil giant. Now Rosneft returns favor
Two years ago, the Kremlin’s oil flagship was foundering, hit by falling prices and international sanctions just as it faced $20 billion in debt payments.
Rosneft boss vows to obey Kremlin’s oil output commands, report says
Rosneft’s boss said today the firm would obey the Kremlin if Russia’s leaders agree to freeze oil production, a news report said.
Rosneft pays $12.9bn for opening in “high opportunity” Indian market
Rosneft has forked out $12.9billion to secure its opening into the "high opportunity" Indian market.
Rosneft beat four suitors to buy refinery in surging oil market
For the billionaire Ruia brothers, who sold their stake in India’s second-largest refinery to Rosneft PJSC and a group led by Trafigura for about $13 billion, the biggest surprise was the number of suitors for the oil processor.
Rosneft boss wins Kremlin struggle as $5.3bn deal for regional producer approved
Igor Sechin, a long-time ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, won an internal Kremlin struggle to buy the government’s share in a regional oil producer, allowing his company, Rosneft, to continue expanding.
Rosneft, Trafigura said to near deal for $6.5bn refinery
Essar Group, controlled by India’s billionaire Ruia brothers, is nearing a final agreement to sell control of its refinery unit to Russian energy giant Rosneft PJSC and commodities trader Trafigura Group Pte, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Rosneft considering shares buy back from state holding company
Rosneft said it is considering buying its own shares from the Rosneftegaz state holding company.
Rosneft strikes deal with BP, Schlumberger for seismic collaboration
Rosneft has signed deals with BP and Schlumberger for collaboration on seismic research and development.
Putin sees Rosneft sale as soon as this year to ease budget pain
Vladimir Putin said Russia is pushing ahead with plans to sell a fifth of Rosneft PJSC, the country’s largest listed oil producer, as the government seeks to cut its budget deficit.
Rosneft chief exec said to pitch $16bn double deal to sway Putin
Rosneft PJSC chief Igor Sechin has come up with a proposal to expand his energy empire while helping critics in the Russian government meet their goal of reducing the widest budget deficit in six years.
Russia pushes back $5bln Bashneft privatisation
Russia is delaying what would have been its biggest asset sale in a decade after plans were upended by renewed weakness in global oil markets and as two of the nation’s biggest crude producers expressed interest in the offering of shares in Bashneft.
Rosneft second-quarter profit falls 34% as oil recovery stalls
Rosneft PJSC’s second-quarter profit decreased about 34 percent, coming in better than analysts estimated, even as a recovery in oil prices sputtered out at below last year’s price levels.
Russia’s Rosneft hits drilling record in June, reveals Vietnam play
Russian state oil company Rosneft set a new daily development drilling record in the first half of this year while its partners in Vietnam discovered a new gas condensate field.
Oil must go to $40 and stay there to buy Russia some reforms
At an oil price of $40 or below, Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a flat income tax, built a sovereign wealth fund and delivered speeches to the Bundestag in German.
Rosneft may consider role in Bashneft privatisation
Rosneft has said it may consider taking part in the privatisation of its smaller rival Bashneft.
Rosneft and Beijing Enterprise agree joint operations in East Siberia
Flanked by Russian President Vladmir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leaders of Rosneft and Beijing Enterprises signed a heads of agreement to work together on a number of projects.
Sechin says Rosneft worth up to $130bn as Putin mulls sale
Russia’s Rosneft PJSC could be worth as much as $130 billion, Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin said as President Vladimir Putin is reported to consider selling a stake in the state oil giant to China and India.