Rosneft Continues Research into Rare Bird Species
1 April is International Bird Day, established to raise awareness of the need to conserve the diversity and numbers of birds in their natural habitats
Rosneft plants almost 11 million trees in 2024
Rosneft and its subsidiaries’ employees planted over 10.7 million tree seedlings of various species in 2024, which is almost 30% more year-on-year
Rosneft supports the celebration of the main holiday of Yamal’s indigenous peoples
With the support of RN-Purneftegaz and Kharampurneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil and gas production complex), the village of Kharampur celebrated Reindeer Herder’s Day, a holiday of the indigenous people of the North
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
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
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
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
Rosneft Confirms Leadership in Sustainable Development
Rosneft is recognised as the best oil and gas company to be included in the calculation base of the MosExchange-RAEX ESG Balanced Index for 2024
Rosneft Supplies Syzran Hospital with High-Tech Paediatric Surgery Equipment
With Rosneft’s support, the Syzran Central City and District Hospital received high-tech equipment for a children’s surgery department and a perinatal centre
Major Theatrical Premieres to be Held in Ufa under Rosneft’s Support
The Bashkir State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater will present the 2025 season premieres with the support of the general partner of the theater, Bashneft ( Rosneft subsidiary)
Rosneft’s Project on Conservation of the Far Eastern Population of Steller’s Sea Eagle is Honoured with a Prestigious Award
The Komsomolsk Refinery (part of Rosneft’s refining complex) became a prize winner in the regional EcoLeader competition organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Khabarovsk Region
Scientists conducted studies of commercial fish populations in the rivers of the Taimyr Peninsula with Rosneft’s support
With the support of RN-Vankor (a subsidiary of Rosneft), scientists of the Central Siberian State Natural Biosphere Reserve under a grant project assessed the state of populations of the main commercial fish species living in the rivers of the Taimyr Peninsula in the north of Krasnoyarsk Krai
Rosneft Supports Renovation of Polar Bear Enclosures in Yekaterinburg Zoo
Rosneft supported the renovation of the walk-in enclosure for a polar bear named Vilyui in the Yekaterinburg Zoo
RN-Yuganskneftegaz planted over 4.8 million tree seedlings in the forests of Ugra in 2024
Employees of RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Rosneft’s largest oil production asset, planted more than 4.8 million conifer seedlings in the 2024 growing season
Rosneft Employees Fulfill Children’s Dreams and Create New Year’s Atmosphere in Russia’s Regions
On the New Year’s Eve, employees of Rosneft enterprises across the country are holding charity events and helping fulfill the dreams of children in the regions where the Company’s regions of operations
Tyumen scientists create a nesting map of the white-tailed eagle with Rosneft’s support
RN-Uvatneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil production complex) announced the completion of its grant-funded research initiative studying white-tailed eagle populations in Southern Tyumen Region
The photo exhibition “Arctic Attraction”” opened in Moscow with the support of Rosneft
The annual “Arctic Attraction”” photo exhibition, spupported by Rosneft, opened on Tsvetnoy Boulevard in Moscow
Rosneft’s Samara Enterprises Among Winners of Russian Environmental Leader Competition
Rosneft’s Samara Group oil refineries were among the winners of the 20th Russian environmental competition «Leader of Russia’s Environmental Protection Activities»
Rosneft Supports Research into Rare Bird and Animal Species
Scientists from the Siberian Federal University, supported by Vostsibneftegaz (a Rosneft subsidiary), have compiled an up-to-date list of rare animal species in Evenkia, including two mammals and 40 birds
Rosneft Provided Equipment for Training Laboratories at Yugra’s Main University
Samotlorneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil production complex) provided equipment for two training laboratories at the Multidisciplinary College of Yugra State University
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RN-Uvatneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil production complex) has finalised the results of a grant project to develop an electronic information database of rare and protected plants in the Uvat District of the Tyumen Region
RN-Vankor Builds Rotational Residential Complexes with Innovative Management and Life-Supporting Systems on Taymyr Peninsula
RN-Vankor (part of Rosneft’s oil and gas production complex) has commissioned three modern modular residential complexes (SRC) on the Taymyr Peninsula, equipped according to the «Smart Village» concept
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin takes part in an international forum in Doha
Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, presented a speech “The economic underpinnings of conflicts” at the XXII Doha Forum, which is taking place on December 7-8 in the capital city of Qatar
Sechin: national currencies are real alternatives to the dollar
The use of the dollar as a sanctions instrument has limited its use in international trade, and national currencies, primarily the RMB, have become alternatives to it, Rosneft Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin said
Europe has become the main victim of sanctions – Rosneft CEO
Europe’s economy has become the most affected by sanctions and has lost the basis of its competitiveness, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said during his speech at the Doha Forum
Igor Sechin: sanctions are destroying the global market
The world system built on the absolute dominance of the US and its allies is undergoing a painful transformation, said Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, speaking at the Doha Forum and called for attention to the fact that the economic background that accompanies political decisions is often the main reason for their implementation
Sechin: oil and gas will retain a key role in the global energy mix
Renewable energy sources are unable to meet the growing consumption of energy resources from both developing countries and data centers, thus the role of fossil fuels in ensuring global energy security is becoming strategic, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft
Igor Sechin gives keynote speech at Special Session of XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Igor Sechin, the CEO of Rosneft Oil Company, has given the keynote speech, entitled “Farewell to Illusions. Global Energy in the Thucydides Trap” at the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum 2024 in the city of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates
Heads of major energy companies and market experts participated in the Special Session at the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
The heads of major energy companies and leading market experts took part in a Special Session dedicated to ensuring global energy security at the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Igor Sechin Sees Huge Potential for Eurasian Cooperation
The discussion of the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum is dedicated to the specifics of integration processes of the Eurasian space taking into account national interests, built on trust, respect and long-term, Igor Sechin, Chairman of the Forum, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, said from the rostrum of the Forum
Igor Sechin: Russia and Its Partners Made Largest Contribution to Stabilizing Global Energy Market
Igor Sechin, Chairman of the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, has rejected unfounded accusations against Russia of undermining the foundations of the energy market
Globalisation Exacerbated Global Inequality and Failed to Ensure Stability — Igor Sechin
Globalisation has exacerbated inequality and failed to ensure stability, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said
Dollar Dominance Led to Lost Decades for Dozens of Countries – Igor Sechin
US dominance in the global monetary system has led to a series of debt and financial crises, as well as lost decades for dozens of developing countries, Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, said during the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Igor Sechin Calls US Government Debt Growth Uncontrollable
The growth of the U.S. government debt has become uncontrollable, and its reduction cannot be achieved through market mechanisms, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, during his report at the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Igor Sechin: US sanctions undermine confidence in the dollar
The US has lost its primacy in global trade and the US dollar is gradually losing its position as an international payment instrument, Igor Sechin, the Chairman of the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, said at the Special Session
Igor Sechin: America Lost Ability to Produce Complex Engineering Product
The United States is rapidly losing its primacy in the technological sector of the global economy and will no longer be able to stop China’s development, Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft and Chairman of the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, said
Rosneft CEO Calls Energy Transition Programme a Sanction Barrier for 88% of the World’s Population
The Energy Transition Programme is a powerful sanction barrier for 88% of the world’s population, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Oil Company, at the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Igor Sechin: Green dollar shies away from green agenda
Companies in the green economy are unable to meet their targets on time, Rosneft Oil Company CEO Igor Sechin told the 17th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Rosneft CEO: EV Boom in the West is Coming to an End
The electric vehicle boom in the West is coming to an end, buyers have become disillusioned with them, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, at the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Rosneft CEO: Electric vehicle production emissions up to 50% higher than combustion engine vehicles
The level of emissions during the production of an electric car is 35-50% higher than during the production of a car with an internal combustion engine, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Oil Company, at the 17th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
CEO of Rosneft: energy transition requires restructuring of the real, not virtual, economy
The energy transition will require restructuring the real economy, not the virtual one, and more than $70 trillion of investment is needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2050, Rosneft Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin said
Igor Sechin: Need for “Green” Energy Transition Not Scientifically Substantiated
Calls to abandon fossil fuels due to the impact of the anthropogenic factor on the climate are unfounded, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, while delivering a keynote speech at the Special Session of the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum
Rwanda Counting on Russia to Train Nuclear Power Specialists
Rwanda said Saturday it was counting on Russia training its citizens to become specialists in nuclear energy, as the African country bets on nuclear power to boost its energy supply. Moscow is courting fresh diplomatic and economic ties with African countries, and its expertise in nuclear power is seen as one of the major draws…
Russia to Explore Mega Oil Merger – WSJ
Moscow is exploring a plan to merge its three largest oil companies into a single mega oil producer, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. Under the merger, state-backed Rosneft Oil would absorb Gazprom Neft—a subsidiary of the natural gas giant Gazprom—and Lukoil, sources familiar with the discussions told The Wall Street Journal. The deal would…
Burkina Faso Says Country Prefers Russia Partnership Over France
Burkina Faso’s foreign minister praised cooperation with Russia on Saturday as “suiting” his country better than its historic ties with France. Following a 2022 military coup, Burkina Faso’s new leadership broke with Paris and has embraced Russia, which has sent army instructors to help Ouagadougou’s fight against an Islamist insurgency. Attending a Russia-Africa summit in…
No ‘Trump Rally’ for Russian Stocks, Tycoons
With the U.S. stock market making record gains on the back of Donald Trump’s election victory, analysts doubt the Russian market can benefit from a Trump rally to the same extent as it did in 2016. The S&P 500 index of 500 leading publicly traded U.S. firms broke the historic 6,000 mark on Nov. 8 for…
Russia Says Summoned Canadian Diplomat to Reject Sabotage Accusations
Moscow summoned a Canadian diplomat on Friday to rebut Western allegations that Russia’s secret services had orchestrated a campaign to mail explosive packages to addresses in NATO countries, including Canada. After a series of fires at DHL depots in Britain and Germany this summer, Russia was accused of being behind a brazen plot to ship…
Russia Seeks 6 Years in Prison for Medic for Criticizing Ukraine War
Russian prosecutors requested a six-year prison sentence for a Moscow pediatrician accused of criticizing the invasion of Ukraine during a private appointment Friday, despite the medic insisting she was innocent. Nadezhda Buyanova was accused by the ex-wife of a soldier killed in Ukraine of criticizing the war. She was arrested in February. The case against…
Russia Designates Stand-Up Comedian Denis Chuzhoi ‘Foreign Agent’
Authorities in Russia designated the exiled stand-up comedian Denis Chuzhoi as a “foreign agent” on Friday. Russia’s Justice Ministry accused Chuzhoi, who used to write for comedy shows on Russian television, of opposing the full-scale invasion of Ukraine — or what the Kremlin insists on calling a “special military operation.” The Justice Ministry used his real…
Russian Court Sentences 2 Soldiers to Life in Prison for Massacring Family in Occupied Ukraine
A Russian military court sentenced two soldiers to life in prison for the murder of a family of nine, including two children, in occupied Ukraine, the business newspaper Kommersant reported Friday. The soldiers, Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28, were arrested on Oct. 30, 2023, two days after the Kapkanets family was found shot…
Russian Police Target Romani Community in Fresh Raids, Seizing Weapons and Issuing Draft Notices
Russian law enforcement officers seized weapons and handed out military summons to Roma amid a fresh wave of police raids in the Chelyabinsk region, where a murder last month ignited long-simmering ethnic tensions and sparked local reprisals against the local Romani community. Chelyabinsk region police have carried out at least six “crime prevention” raids over…
Pro-Russia Hackers Ramp Up Cyber Attacks on South Korea, Presidential Office Says
Pro-Russia hacking groups have ramped up attacks against South Korea amid North Korean troop deployments in Russia, South Korea’s presidential office said Friday. Authorities in Seoul said they have convened an emergency meeting due to recent attacks targeting some government and private websites. No major damage has been reported, aside from temporary outages, South Korea’s…
Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Blaze at Oil Refinery in Russia’s Saratov Region
Ukraine’s military intelligence claimed responsibility for a drone strike on an oil refinery in southern Russia’s Saratov region that eyewitnesses said sparked a blaze late Friday, according to media reports. “A drone was eliminated over the territory of Saratov overnight. Part of the debris fell in an industrial zone in the Zavodsky district,” Saratov region…
Russian Man Jailed 13 Years for Donating $54 to Ukrainian Army
A Russian court has sentenced a man to 13 years in prison on “treason” charges after he was reported to have donated around $54 to Ukraine’s military. The Moscow City Court said Friday it had found Alexander Kraychik guilty of “high treason” saying he provided “financial assistance to a foreign state [to support] activities against…
Trump’s Win Gives Optimism to Russian Brokers
Russian and Western traders and brokers are optimistic following Donald Trump’s election victory, the Financial Times reported, citing market sources. “All the talk this morning is about how to trade Russia and whether sanctions will be thrown off… [traders at Western banks] are questioning suddenly whether the ruble is now tradeable,” FT wrote. The value of Russian assets rose…
Russian General Alleged to Have Organized Torture Camp Killed in Ukraine – Reports
A Russian army general in charge of a unit alleged to have tortured its own soldiers and murdered a U.S. citizen was reportedly killed in Ukraine this week, becoming the eighth Russian general to die since President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Major General Pavel Klimenko commanded the Russian ground forces’ 5th Separate…
IKEA Sells Last Remaining Warehouse in Russia
The owner of Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has sold its last remaining property in Russia to a little-known businessman amid an ongoing wartime redistribution of assets. “We are now in the last part of the scaling down process, and we can confirm that we have sold [Ye]sipovo Distribution Center outside of Moscow, as well as remaining…
Russia Signs Security, Energy Deals With Venezuela
Venezuela and its most powerful ally Russia signed agreements Thursday on intelligence-gathering and counter-espionage, as well as energy cooperation, during a visit by a senior Kremlin official to Caracas. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko told Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez that his country stood ready to support Venezuela’s armed forces with “the most sophisticated…
Putin Says ‘Ready’ to Talk With ‘Courageous’ Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he was “ready” to hold discussions with “courageous” Donald Trump, as he congratulated him on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. “I take this opportunity to congratulate him,” Putin said in remarks to the Valdai forum in the southern city of Sochi. Asked whether he was open…