Thaw in relations between BP and Russia?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by John Donovan.
Categories: Russia.

Finally Moscow announced it was sending its environmental chief to probe the biggest field operated by BP in Russia. No-one at BP was unaware that Oleg Mitvol’s steely handling of international oil giant Royal Dutch Shell on Sakhalin Island two years ago had effectively forced them to sell up to Russian firm Gazprom

Click to continue reading “Thaw in relations between BP and Russia?”

TNK-BP wins record tax rebate in Russia worth almost £215m

Posted on May 8, 2008 by John Donovan.
Categories: BP, Russia.

Pressure from Mr Mitvol two years ago led rival Royal Dutch Shell to sell part of its holding in the Sakhalin 2 field.

Click to continue reading “TNK-BP wins record tax rebate in Russia worth almost £215m”

Russian Apr oil output falls again, exports rise

Posted on May 4, 2008 by admin.
Categories: Russia.

MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - Russian oil production fell for a fourth month in row in April, confirming pessimistic forecasts for the year…

Click to continue reading “Russian Apr oil output falls again, exports rise”