A Russian state firm has offered to buy BP's half share in its huge oil joint venture. A Russian state firm has offered to buy BP's half share in its huge oil joint venture, a source said on Friday, in what would amount to a stunning reversal for the British firm and a bold assertion of Kremlin control over the oil sector.
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Sechin Changes Tact with Rosneft
Rosneft CEO Sechin changes tact with Rosneft minority shareholders. The head of Russian top oil producer Rosneft, Igor Sechin announced last Tuesday he is reiterating his cooperation with the minority shareholders of TNK-BP Holding.
Rosneft to Purchase 21% Shareholdings in Saras
Rosneft, through two fronts would purchase 21% shareholdings in oil refiner Saras. The largest oil producer in Russia, Rosneft has agreed to purchase up to 21% shareholdings in Italian refining company Saras.
BP Loses Twice in a Row
BP loses bids on Arctic oil exploration. According to sources, British Petroleum, who lost its first deal to drill oil in Arctic Russia to rival ExxonMobil again was beaten out by the same rival when it tried to negotiate a deal with Russian oil giant Rosneft.
Rosneft-TNK-BP Deal to be Okayed
Rosneft expects to get EU approval of TNK-BP takeover. An unnamed source familiar with the deal has intimated that Rosneft, the Russian oil conglomerate would get unconditional European Union regulatory approval of its takeover of TNK-BP.
