UPDATE 1- #Russia says Japan's Mitsubishi interested in Arctic LNG 2 project | Reuters

UPDATE 1-Russia says Japan's Mitsubishi interested in Arctic LNG 2 project | Reuters:

Russia’s energy ministry said on Monday that Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp has expressed interest in participation in the Arctic LNG 2 project, which is due to start producing liquefied natural gas in the next decade.

Novatek owns a 90 percent stake in the project, with France’s Total holding the other 10 percent. Novatek intends to keep a 60 percent stake in Arctic LNG 2, offering 30 percent to other investors.

Energy ministry officials have met representatives from Mitsubishi, the ministry said without elaborating.