RN-Exploration (100% Rosneft subsidiary) and ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Mozambique Offshore Limited were declared winners for 3 blocks in the fifth license round organized by the Republic of Mozambique Institute of National Petroleum (Instituto Nacional de Petróleo).

Rosneft and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation signed an Agreement of cooperation.

Rosneft, Pirelli S.p.A. and Synthos S.A. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with regard to the approval of the results of the feasibility study and future cooperation in the implementation of the synthetic rubber plant construction project in Nakhodka.

Rosneft JV Projects S.A. (Luxembourg), an indirect subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, has agreed to sell to institutional investors 85,481,816 ordinary shares in Saras S.p.A., representing approximately 8.99% of the total share capital in Saras S.p.A., at a price of EUR 1.90 per share, through an accelerated bookbuilt offering (the Offering).

Rosneft Brasil (100% owned Rosneft subsidiary) and Petro Rio S.A. (PetroRio) announce the closing of the Rosneft Brasil transaction to acquire PetroRio’s 55% in the Solimões project.

Rosneft Board of Directors considered a range of issues relating to the Company’s activities at a meeting on October, 1.