KYIV, Nov 9 – Naftogaz Ukrayiny, as part of the split of assets of PJSC Ukrnafta with minority shareholders, wants to remain the owner of this company without the participation of Ihor Kolomoisky and his partners in it.

"The reasoning behind the need to split up Ukrnafta includes preparation of Naftogaz for an initial public offering, attracting international partners, and fulfilling the resource potential of Ukrnafta. Naftogaz believes these tasks will be easier if Ukrnafta is not associated with I. Kolomoisky," Naftogaz said in a report published on Tuesday.