Government granted Gazprom Neft a right to use Ust-Yenisei subsoil area of federal significance in Kara Sea without holding an auction. Resources of the block are 64 million tons of oil and 146 billion cubic meters of gas. Company will carry out prospecting and evaluation of hydrocarbon deposits and if it succeeds in confirming field's reserves, Gazprom Neft will be able to obtain a production license after paying a one-time fee.