The Russian government has identified 110 companies in the energy sector that will be fully or partially privatised during next year. They are among 365 joint stock companies so designated.

The governent plans to sell stakes in Slavneft oil company (19.68 per cent) Surgutneftprodukt oil company (59.63 per cent) the Tyumengazstroy gas company (25.5 per cent) and Vorkutaugol coal co (38.41 per cent).