On 6 December 2019, the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use held an auction for the Ozernyy block in Komi Republic (Timan-Pechora Basin). Local Soyyu won the contest with the offer of RUB 2.218 million (USD 0.03 million). The winner will obtain a 25-year E&P license including a seven-year exploratory stage.   The Ozernyy block covers 611 sq km. Hydrocarbon resources (categories D1+D2) of the block are estimated at 9 MMbbl of oil and 103 Bcf of gas. The starting price amounted to RUB 1.848 million (USD 0.03 million).
Local Soyyu won the 611-sq km Ozernyy block in the Komi Republic.