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Russias state-backed oil giant Rosneft dismissed reports Tuesday of a planned merger with two other major companies to create a single mega oil producer, calling the claims detached from reality and lacking in sound business logic.The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources close to the discussions, reported over the weekend that Rosneft was exploring a potential merger with Gazprom Neft and Lukoil.
Such a deal would make the new entity the worlds second-largest oil producer after Saudi Aramco, aligning with the Kremlins intent to leverage its energy sector to fund the war in Ukraine and navigate Western sanctions.However, sources cautioned that while preliminary discussions may have occurred, a merger is far from guaranteed due to resistance from company executives and other challenges.A Rosneft spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal its reporting was inaccurate and suggested that the article may be aimed at creating competitive market advantages for Rosnefts rivals.In a follow-up statement on Tuesday, Rosneft accused the reports authors of attempting to distract attention with a false narrative.
The company hinted that the article may have been intended to tarnish CEO Igor Sechins reputation, sarcastically referring to him as evil Sechin and suggesting the report anticipated a new executive appointment within Rosneft.Rosneft also raised the possibility of pursuing legal action for reputational damage should the purported merger described ironically as part of Sechins alleged schemes not materialize.Sechin, one of Russias most influential oil executives, is widely considered a member of President Vladimir Putins close inner circle.





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