FT reported on the intention of two US companies to buy out Lukoil's assets

The American company Chevron and the investment group Quantum Energy Partners intend to conclude a deal to divide the international assets of the Russian oil company Lukoil. This was reported on January 7 by The Financial Times (FT) newspaper, citing sources.

According to media reports, the companies have submitted an application, the content of which covers the entire portfolio of Lukoil assets abroad. At the same time, Quantum and Chevron are going to own assets worth $22 billion for the long term.

"We are looking for a sale opportunity that will allow us to transfer ownership of these assets to an American operator for an unlimited period of time. We don't want the assets to be sold immediately after the purchase, so this is a very attractive option," the American official said.

FT pointed out that the administration of US President Donald Trump welcomes this approach.

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In December, Reuters reported, citing sources, that Saudi Arabia's Midad Energy was also one of the contenders to buy Lukoil's foreign assets. According to the agency, Midad Energy plans to offer a monetary reward for the assets, while the funds will remain in the account until the sanctions are lifted from the Russian company.

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