Novatek said it had inked a deal with compatriot tanker giant Sovcomflot, known now as SCF Group, and a Russian bank for the construction of two units.
Although the Russian oil company was brief in Thursday’s statement, it would appear that it and Total, as joint partners in Yamal, will be ordering the tankers. Sovcomflot will operate the vessels on bareboat charter and be technical manager.
Vnesheconombank
