Rosneft continues large-scale scientific research in the Arctic
Russia celebrates Arctic Day on 28 February to draw attention to the issue of preserving the nature of this unique region
Rosneft Delivers New Equipment to Ice Palace in Bashkiria
With the support of Bashneft (Rosneft subsidiary), the Tuimazy Arena ice rink has received a modern ice filling machine
Start-up of the first standby diesel generator at Akkuyu NPP Unit 1 completed
The first standby diesel power plant (SDPP) was successfully launched at Akkuyu NPP Unit 1 (the plant is being built by Rosatom in Türkiye). The equipment commissioning specialists started the installation at idle and began preparations for a step-by-step verification of its operation under load. In total, three standby diesel generator sets (DGS) will operate…
The National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University completed a course on research reactors and cyclotrons developed with the support of Rosatom
Tomsk Polytechnic University hosted the “Train-The-Trainers” course “Research Reactors and Cyclotrons. Applications. Infrastructure, Educational Programs”, developed jointly with Rosatom Technical Academy. The training was attended by university faculty members, scientists and representatives of national nuclear agencies from Indonesia, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Turkey, Rwanda, Kazakhstan and Bolivia. The participants studied the design…
Gazprom, Russia’s Ministry of Culture and Russian Museum to promote national school of restoration’s best traditions
February 20, 2025, 16:20 The Agreement of Cooperation was signed by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, and Alla Manilova, Director of the State Russian Museum. Preserving the cultural legacy The Russian Museum will be the coordination center for the projects aimed at the development of the national school of restoration. The key projects…
Gazprom continuing its work on extensive gas infrastructure expansion and additional gas grid expansion across Russia
February 20, 2025, 15:05 The transition to natural gas significantly improves the quality of people’s lives. The industrial and agricultural sectors receive a powerful impetus for their development. Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 50 gas pipelines have been built, most of them in rural areas. For instance, this includes inter-settlement gas pipelines to villages and rural settlements in the Voronezh, Rostov, Ryazan, and Kirov…
Rosatom scientists patented new technology for separation of radium, actinium, and thorium
Specialists from the Department of Radionuclide Sources and Preparations at the Research Institute of Nuclear Reactors, State Scientific Centre (RIAR JSC belongs to Rosatom’s Scientific division) have obtained a patent for the technology of producing an actinium-225-based radioactive preparation. The technology was developed by Dimitrovgrad scientists under an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and…
One-hundredth cargo ship arrived at Akkuyu NPP cargo terminal
On February 18 the Eastern Cargo Terminal at the Akkuyu NPP site (the plant is being built by Rosatom in Türkiye), acquired 100th cargo ship since the start of its operation. The vessel was welcomed by Akkuyu Nuclear JSC Chief Executive Officer Sergei Butckikh and Harbor Master Okan Bozkurt. “While precommissioning works are underway at…
A Polar Bear Cub Born in the Perm Zoo
A bear cub was born for the first time in the Perm Zoo to a pair of polar bears that are under the care of Rosneft
Rosatom Launches the VIII “Atoms Empowering Africa” Video Competition
Rosatom has officially launched the 8th edition of its annual “Atoms Empowering Africa” online video competition. The initiative is designed to inspire African youth to explore the vast potential of nuclear technologies. Participation in the competition is available to professors, young professionals, and students aged 18–35. Participants are encouraged to create videos showcasing how nuclear…
Rosatom obtained patents for more than 140 inventions abroad in 2024
In 2024, Rosatom filed over 280 patents for its inventions in more than 30 countries abroad. Of these, the corporation had more than 140 patents registered. The associated technologies are currently employed and equipment operates effectively. The patents protect the rights to the technologies of nuclear power plants (NPP) with flagship reactor units of Generation…
Rosneft Preserves Rare Northern Indigenous Languages
RN-Purneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil and gas production complex) summarised the results of a grant competition for scientific, practical, educational and research projects aimed at solving social issues of the indigenous peoples of the North living in the Purovsky District of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District
Number of changes take place in composition of Gazprom leadership
February 10, 2025, 15:25 Alexander Shagov has been appointed Head of Department 715. Alexander Shagov has been employed with Gazprom since 2010. In his previous post at the Company, he served as Deputy Head of Department 715 – Head of Directorate. Elena Kasyan, former Head of Department 715, has been relieved of her post due to retirement. Anton Mukhin has been appointed Deputy Head of the Management Committee Administration –…
Rosatom scientists developed prototype plasma rocket engine for deep-space missions
he scientists at Rosatom have developed a laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator, which exhibits improved thrust performance (at least 6 Newtons) and specific impulse (at least 100 kilometers per second). The project is a part of a comprehensive program aimed at advancing nuclear science, engineering, and…
Russia and the IAEA hold another round of Interdepartmental consultations in Moscow
On 7 February, another round of interdepartmental consultations of the Russian side with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) took place in Moscow. The Russian delegation headed by Director General of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev comprised Head of Rostechnadzor Alexander Trembitskiy, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov as…
Rosneft Recognised as a Leader in the Russian Oil and Gas Industry for Water Stewardship
Rosneft is recognised as a leader in the rational use of water resources according to the results of the 2024 survey conducted by the RAEX rating agency
Board of Directors resolves to hold annual General Shareholders Meeting of Gazprom on June 26, 2025
February 5, 2025, 10:27 The list of persons entitled to participate in the Shareholders Meeting will be drawn up on the basis of Gazprom’s Register of Shareholders at the end of the business day on June 2, 2025. The Board of Directors included the following items in the Shareholders Meeting agenda: – on the approval of the Company’s Annual Report; – on the approval of the Company’s Annual Accounting (Financial) Statements; –…
Equipment start-up and adjustment started at the pumping station of Akkuyu NPP Unit 1 (Türkiye)
February 3, 2025, Büyükeceli, Mersin Province, Türkiye. – The start-up and adjustment phase has begun on the main equipment of the on-shore pumping station of Akkuyu NPP Unit 1 (the plant is being built by Rosatom State Corporation in Türkiye). Pumping units for the main cooling water and pumps that will operate backup diesel power…