RUSSIA

Billions in petrochemicals investments seek to make country an export nation by 2025 / Nord Stream 2 as acid test / Domestic demand grows faster than polymer production

ROSNEFT / BASHNEFT

Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev arrested over alleged bribe involving ownership change at Bashneft / Kremlin's controversial privatisation drive continues

ROSNEFT

Russian oil giant raises international profile / Securing stakes in German refineries / Share in ChemChina acquired

ROSNEFT

Agreement to acquire fellow Russian petrochemicals giant Sanors / Expecting significant oil and gas synergies