Lukoil chairman dies in mysterious circumstances
Lukoil chairman Ravil Maganov has died, seemingly of falling from a hospital window in Moscow.
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Aker suggests Lukoil exit to resolve Ghana’s Pecan pickle
Aker Energy has six weeks to submit a plan of development for its Pecan project, offshore Ghana, while facing challenges over Russian Lukoil's involvement.
Aker Energy wins further extension in Ghana
Ghana has granted Aker Energy more time to submit the plan of development for its Pecan field.
Perenco strikes Etinde deal with New Age
Perenco has signed a deal to buy the Etinde stake held by New Age (African Global Energy) for an undisclosed amount, junior partner in the project Bowleven has said.
Shell sells Russian fuel business to Lukoil
Shell has struck a deal to sell its retail and lubricants business in Russia to locally owned Lukoil.
Russia’s Lukoil CEO Alekperov resigns after being sanctioned
Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil PJSC said Chief Executive Officer Vagit Alekperov will resign, in the latest sign of growing pressure on the nation’s energy industry since the invasion of Ukraine.
Eni brings on more at Meleiha
Eni has announced a trio of discoveries in Egypt’s Western Desert, shortly after agreeing to expand gas supplies to Europe from the North African state.
Bowleven warns of complexity, financial strain on path to Etinde
Bowleven has warned that the final investment decision (FID) for Etinde is expected in late 2022 but that it will need to raise financing.
OEG moves to disentangle itself from Russian oil tycoon
North-east firm OEG Group has moved to distance itself from the multibillionaire Azerbaijani founder and president of Russian energy firm Lukoil.
Lukoil calls for end to ‘conflict’ in Ukraine
The board of Russia’s second-largest oil company, Lukoil, has called for an end to conflict in Ukraine as its shares collapse amid ongoing divestments from the Russian energy sector.
France seizes head of Rosneft’s yacht
French customs agents have seized the Amore Vero yacht, belonging to Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin.
Russian oil firm Lukoil quits Norwegian trade body following suspension
Moscow-headquartered Lukoil (LON: LKOH) has terminated its membership of industry trade body Norwegian Oil and Gas.
BP, SOCAR target Petronas’ stake in Shah Deniz
BP and Azerbaijan’s state-owned SOCAR have pre-empted a sale of equity in the Shah Deniz field to Russia’s Lukoil.
Iraq says BP and Lukoil want to sell down oil stakes
BP Plc and Russia’s Lukoil PJSC want to sell down their assets in Iraq, according to the country’s oil minister.
FAR holders back Woodside sale
Shareholders in FAR have approved the sale of the company’s stake in a Senegal licence to Woodside Energy.
Remus drops out of FAR bidding
Remus Horizons PCC has abandoned its bid to acquire FAR, paving the way for Woodside Energy to complete its takeover of Senegal’s Sangomar.
Lukoil drops FAR offer, Woodside in pole position
Lukoil has pulled its non-binding bid for FAR, clearing the way for Woodside Energy to increase its stake in the Sangomar project.
Etinde FID delayed once more
A final investment decision for the Etinde project in Cameroon has slipped once more, with Bowleven now tipping 2022.
Lukoil throws hat into FAR ring
Russia’s Lukoil has emerged as another suitor to buy MSGBC Basin-focused FAR, for A$220 million ($170mn).
Cairn clears Woodside for Senegal sale
Cairn Energy has abandoned plans to sell its stake offshore Senegal to Lukoil, abiding by Woodside Energy’s pre-emption.
Clock running down for FAR in Senegal
Australia’s FAR did not exercise its right to pre-empt the sale of Cairn Energy’s stake in the Sangomar field, as the company works to find a buyer for its own interest.
Cairn sells Sangomar stake to Lukoil
Russia’s independent Lukoil has struck a deal to pay $300 million to Cairn Energy for a 40% stake in a licence offshore Senegal.
Aker Energy rethinks Pecan for a lower cost
Aker Energy has reiterated its commitment to Ghana’s Pecan field, although not going so far as to commit to timing on a final investment decision (FID).
Lukoil signs Sonatrach MoU
Algeria’s Sonatrach has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Lukoil, following a number of similar agreements.
Total, Chevron terminate Valaris rigs off Angola
Total and Chevron have cancelled rigs contracted from Valaris, working in Angola, the drilling company has announced.