Lukoil acquires from PETRONAS 15.5% in the Shakh-Deniz gas project in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. As a result, the company's share in the project will increase from 10% to 25.5%. The amount of the deal is $2.25 billion. One of the prerequisites for closing the deal is the approval of the state oil company of the Republic of Azerbaijan SOCAR, which is a participant in the project with a 10% stake.