This is stated on the company's website.

“On August 25, 2022, the Russian authorities gave their consent to the proposed sale.

As a result, on August 26, 2022, TotalEnergies and NOVATEK signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement for TotalEnergies' 49% stake in Terneftegaz.

Closing is expected in September 2022,” the statement says.

In April, it was reported that the French energy company TotalEnergies plans to stop its lubricants business in Russia by the end of April.