Moscow, February 18 - Neftegaz.RU. Russian independent NOVATEK said it made a net profit of RUB 67.83 billion ($919 million) compared with RUB 865.48 billion ($11.7 billion) in 2019.
Thus, NOVATEK's net profit decreased by almost 92%, following a tumultuous 12 months in which commodity prices collapsed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But it should be noted that the company has received such a significant profit in 2019 from the sale of its stake in the Arctic LNG-2 project.
The Russian energy company stated:
NOVATEK´s cash used for capital expenditures aggregated RUB 204.6 billion ($2.77 bilion).
A significant portion of its capital expenditures was attributable to the ongoing development of the LNG projects:
Currently, oil prices continue to steadily inch upward to their highest in 12 months, reflecting the optimistic tone of several reports.
After a year of record losses, most companies expect 2021 to improve as the pandemic eases.
But it should be noted that the company has received such a significant profit in 2019 from the sale of its stake in the Arctic LNG-2 project.
The Russian energy company stated:
- The spread of the COVID-19 in 2020 and shutdowns have caused financial & economic stress to the global markets
- This negative economic impact lowered demand for oil & gas, which combined with the increase in the supply of oil due to the cancellation of the OPEC+ agreement in the Q1 2020, resulted in a decline in global hydrocarbon commodity prices
- Despite the economic instability, NOVATEK achieved strong operating results and implemented its main investment projects
NOVATEK´s cash used for capital expenditures aggregated RUB 204.6 billion ($2.77 bilion).
A significant portion of its capital expenditures was attributable to the ongoing development of the LNG projects:
- Arctic LNG 2
- the LNG construction center located in the Murmansk region
- the Obskiy LNG project
- of the fields within the North-Russkiy cluster,
- Beregovoye, and Yurkharovskoye fields
- of crude oil deposits of the East-Tarkosalinskoye and Yarudeyskoye fields
Currently, oil prices continue to steadily inch upward to their highest in 12 months, reflecting the optimistic tone of several reports.
After a year of record losses, most companies expect 2021 to improve as the pandemic eases.
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Author: Elena Alifirova