Russian energy company Rosneft said Friday it closed on a deal to acquire Venezuelan and Russian assets from oil services company Weatherford International. “The realization of the deal will allow Rosneft to strengthen its positions on the market of drilling … expand the array of service contractors which will enable to boost efficiency of drilling and hydrocarbons production [and] enhance financial results,” the company said in a statement . Rosneft under the terms of the deal acquires 8 companies that are part of Weatherford group conducting drilling operations in Russia and Venezuela. The terms of the deal were disclosed in July. The acquisition for $500 million in cash includes 61 land operations in Russia and six in Venezuela. A combined 8,100 members of the rig staff were transferred to Rosneft at the close of the deal Friday. Weatherford said the plan was part of an effort to streamline business […]