Russia’s competition watchdog delays Shell's oil exploration JV

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The market competition regulator in Russia has delayed for three months the deal between Shell and Gazprom Neft that seeks to grant Shell a 50% stakes in Meretoyakhaneftegaz. 

The deal which represents about RUB9.3 billion (US$145.73 million) is a joint venture of the two companies for the Meretoyakhinskoye oil field exploration. 

 

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