Sakhalin-3 Operator to Be Chosen Soon

Asked about the chances of the two major rivals - Gazprom and Rosneft - Sechin noted that the most active bidder would win, adding that if the bulk of the project's reserve is gas, Gazprom would certainly be more willing than Rosneft.

However, it is still too early to draw any conclusions, Sechin observed. He pointed out the difficult economic situation, which discouraged interest in large projects. The Sakhalin-3 project includes four blocks.

Author: Ksenia Kochenva