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CEO of Russia-Backed Nayara Energy Resigns Following EU Sanctions – Reuters

Nayara Energy is majority-owned by Russia’s state-controlled oil giant Rosneft and a closely affiliated Russian investment fund.

Britain Links Azerbaijani Traders With Rosneft Ties to Russia’s Shadow Fleet

The men allegedly used their ties to Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin to trade more Russian crude in 2024 than any other entity.

Rosneft Takes Over Russia’s Largest Rare Earth Deposit

The acquisition by Rosneft comes after President Vladimir Putin slammed the project’s previous operator over development delays.

Russian Scientists Warn of Dangerous Levels of Carcinogen Along Black Sea Coast

One expert compared the pollution to the U.S. military’s use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

Rosneft Employs Dozens of Escorts, Team Navalny Says

“A couple dozen” young female Rosneft employees also appear on escort websites or are listed as escorts in leaked databases, Team Navalny said.

India, Russia Agree Biggest-Ever Oil Deal – Reuters

The deal comes as the EU has just agreed on its 15th sanctions package against Moscow.

Rosneft Denies Reports of Mega Oil Merger Plans

The state-backed oil giant accused journalists of trying to tarnish CEO Igor Sechin’s reputation, sarcastically referring to him as “evil Sechin.”...

Russia to Explore Mega Oil Merger – WSJ

The deal, combining Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil would create the second-largest oil producer in the world.

Russian State Oil Giant Rosneft Profit Falls After Sanctions

Western powers have imposed a raft of sanctions against Russia, including a price cap on its crude, over the conflict in Ukraine.

2 People Killed in Explosion at Siberia’s Largest Oil Refinery

Two workers were killed in a powerful blast at the largest oil refinery in Siberia, authorities said Thursday, in the second such incident in recent...

Russia's Rosneft Reports $889Mln Loss from Assets 'Transfer' in Germany

Russia's oil giant Rosneft said Wednesday its profit over the past nine months had been badly hit by the seizure of its German-based refineries by Berlin...

Rosneft Head Sechin Slams EU’s Energy Price Cap

A Western cap on Russian energy prices destroys individual countries’ sovereignty and plays into the hands of the United States, Igor Sechin...

Germany Seizes Russia’s Rosneft Units to Ensure Energy Supplies

Rosneft is among the largest oil processing companies in Germany.

Austrian Ex-Minister Who Danced With Putin Quits Rosneft

Karin Kneissl made headlines when she danced with Putin at her 2018 wedding.

Ex-German Chancellor, Nord Stream CEO Resign from Rosneft

Gerhard Schroeder and Matthias Warnig are both long-term friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Rosneft Told to Present Gas Export Proposal to Putin

The move comes as Europe grapples with record-high gas prices that some blame on Russia, which provides a third of all European gas.

Russia’s Rosneft Reports Profits Boost Amid Surging Energy Prices

The company has returned to profit this year as oil prices have rebounded following a dismal 2020 for the industry and global economy due to the pandemic...

Rosneft Sells 5% Stake in Arctic Oil Project to Commodity Traders

A consortium led by Switzerland-based Vitol will invest in the vast hydrocarbon project.

Rosneft Profit Up on Higher Oil Prices

The state-controlled company reported a second-quarter net profit 55% higher than that of the first quarter.

World Needs Russia’s 'Green' Oil, Rosneft Chief Sechin Says

Demand for Russian oil will rise in future despite global efforts to abandon fossil fuels, according to the head of the energy giant.

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