20/03/2012 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: Yamal/Total and OAO Novatek. On Tuesday 20 March, the European Commission granted clearance to the planned acquisition of joint control of Russia's Yamal LNG by Total E&P Yamal of France (ultimately controlled by Total S.A. of France) and OAO Novatek of the Russian Federation. Yamal LNG is a joint venture that will be active in the exploration for and production of hydrocarbon raw materials in the Russian Federation. OAO Novatek is active in the...