June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Total SA, Europe’s largest refiner, plans to build a liquefied natural gas plant in Russia’s arctic region with local partner OAO Novatek, Kommersant said, citing an unidentified government officials in Moscow.

Total Chief Executive Officer Christophe de Margerie and Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson may sign an agreement today after meeting with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the newspaper said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Anastasia Ustinova in Moscow at austinova@bloomberg.net

Last Updated: June 24, 2009 00:46 EDT