It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the company's report.

“It is expected that the Russian government will begin the process of selling Shell's 27.5% stake (in the Sakhalin-2 operator. -

RT

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This process is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that a new participant in the Sakhalin-2 project, which will replace Shell, will appear before the end of the year.