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…
DetailsRosatom 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…
DetailsRosneft 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 –…
DetailsRosatom 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…
DetailsRussia 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…
DetailsRosneft 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; –…
DetailsEquipment 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…
DetailsRosneft 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
IAEA experts reviewed the operational safety of Units 4 and 6 at Novovoronezh NPP
On 30 January 2025, the OSART (Operational Safety Review Team) mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was completed at the Novovoronezh NPP (a branch of Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company, Rosatom Electric Power division). This was the first review conducted at two Russian nuclear power units, Nos. 4 and 6, which have reactors belonging to…
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Gazprom takes part in Safe Arctic 2025 exercises held by EMERCOM
January 30, 2025, 20:15 The Gazprom Group took part in the Safe Arctic 2025 extensive inter-agency experimental research exercises which are held by the Russian Emergencies Ministry. Gazprom provides a high level of reliability and industrial safety at the production facilities, including those located in the Arctic. The Company adopts advanced technologies and cutting-edge machinery and maintains readiness for prompt responses…
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Mikhail Rosseev reelected as Gazprom Management Committee Member
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DetailsRosneft 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
NPPA and Rosatom to host the International Youth Forum for Sustainable Nuclear Technologies in Egypt
On February 25-27 2025, the city of Alexandria, Egypt, will host the International Youth Forum for Sustainable Nuclear Technologies, uniting more than 300 young professionals, students, and global leaders from different parts of the world to explore the future of sustainable nuclear technology. This pivotal event, organized by Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) in…
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Cooperation Accord for 2025–2027 signed between Gazprom and St. Petersburg
January 28, 2025, 21:40 A meeting of the Inter-Agency Council in charge of implementing the Agreement of Cooperation between St. Petersburg and Gazprom was held today by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee, and Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg. It was noted that Gazprom provides reliable gas and heat supplies to consumers, while also working on further upgrade of the city’s power supply systems. For instance, the…
DetailsWith the support of Rosneft, a new IT project laboratory has been opened at a school in Udmurtia and the gym facilities have been renovated
With the support of PJSC Udmurtneft (operated by Rosneft and the Chinese Petrochemical Corporation Sinopec), a design programming laboratory was created at the V.I. Kudinov Secondary School in Votkinsk, Udmurt Republic, and two gyms were renovated
Gazprom effectively expanding its resource base to benefit Russia
January 23, 2025, 19:20 The Gazprom Management Committee took note of the information about the geological exploration performed by the Company in the Russian Federation. It was highlighted that Gazprom conducts large-scale comprehensive geological exploration in Russia every year. The works are carried out to replenish the extracted reserves and expand the mineral resource base of the Company. Gazprom’s robust resource base ensures sustainable…
DetailsRosneft has upgraded its fleet of specialized equipment for forestry workers in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District – Yugra
Samotlorneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil production complex) has equipped forestries of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District – Yugra, which manage more than 93% of the region’s forest lands, with modern snow and swamp-going vehicles
Rosneft Supplies Heat and Hot Water to Bashkiria Village
With the support of Bashneft (Rosneft subsidiary), the heating and hot water system in the village of Staroyantuzovo, Dyurtulinsky district, Republic of Bashkortostan, has been upgraded
Gazprom and Kazakhstan discuss further development of cooperation in gas sector
Background October 2023 saw the start of Russian natural gas supplies to the consumers of the Republic of Uzbekistan across the Republic of Kazakhstan. The gas supplies are arranged in reverse flow via a dedicated route that uses the Central Asia – Center gas trunkline system. In November 2023, Gazprom and the Government of Kazakhstan signed the Agreement of Strategic Cooperation. In November 2024, Gazprom and the Government of Kazakhstan signed the…
DetailsSamotlorneftegaz completes major ‘historic heritage’ land reclamation programme
Samotlorneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil production complex) has completed a large-scale programme to restore ‘historical heritage’ lands that were damaged during the development of the Samotlorskoye field back in the Soviet era
Flushing of all safety systems to the open reactor starts at Unit 7 of Tianwan NPP (China)
One of the most important process stages – flushing of all safety systems to the open reactor has started at Unit 7 of Tianwan NPP (China), being constructed with participation of Rosatom’s companies. After its completion, reactor assembly and further commissioning stages: inspection and testing of the reactor primary circuit, hot and cold trials will…
DetailsFloating Nuclear Power Plant generated its first billion kilowatt-hours in Chukotka
The floating nuclear power plant (FNPP, a branch of Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company, Rosatom’s Electric Power division), has generated its first billion kilowatt-hours of electricity for the isolated power grid of the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub in the Chukotka Autonomous Region. Currently, the share of electricity generated by the floating nuclear power plant in the Chukotka energy…
DetailsRosneft Supports Renovation of a Large Educational Centre in the Samara Region
With the support of Samaraneftegaz (Rosneft subsidiary), the building of the Garmonia gymnasium in Otradnoye was fundamentally reconstructed
An OSART Mission Begins at Novovoronezh NPP to Assess Operational Safety
A team of 12 experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) representing the UK, France, China, Argentina, Iran, Brazil, Belarus, and South Africa has commenced an OSART mission at Units 4 and 6 of the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant (a branch of JSC “Rosenergoatom,” part of the Electric Power Division of Rosatom State Corporation).…
DetailsMajor 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)
Rosatom shipped reactor vessel for Unit 6 of the Kudankulam NPP (India)
The Atommash plant (Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering division) has shipped a VVER-1000 reactor vessel for delivery to the customer. The reactor vessel is intended for Unit 6 of the Russian-design Kudankulam NPP under construction in India. The equipment weighing 320 tons is being transported to the construction site. Before its maritime journey, the equipment was delivered…
DetailsRosneft’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
New record set for volume of cargo shipped along the Northern Sea Route
Rosatom has announced the figures for cargo shipments along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) for 2024. The total volume of cargo transported was 37,893.5319 tons, which is almost 37.9 million tons. This represents an increase of more than 1.6 million tons compared to the previous record. “The year of the 65th anniversary of the nuclear…
DetailsScientists 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
National flag of Russian Federation hoisted on Yakutia nuclear icebreaker
On December 28, 2024, an official ceremony was held in St. Petersburg to hoist the Russian national flag on the third serial universal nuclear-powered icebreaker Yakutia of Project 22220, which is being built by order of FSUE Atomflot (a Rosatom’s enterprise). The solemn ceremony was attended by Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of…
DetailsProduct license obtained for new radiopharmaceutical “Rakurs” (223Ra) based on radium 223 produced by Rosatom
The Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency has obtained a product license for the import-substituting radiopharmaceutical “Rakurs” (223Ra). This medication is used in radioisotope therapy to treat patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer and bone metastases. The innovative product was developed at the Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Medical Radiology and Oncology of Russian Federal…
DetailsRosneft 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
In 2024, over 1,200 foreign atomists did training and skill development courses at Russian training facilities and at Russian NPPs
In 2024, over 1,200 foreign professionals did training and skill development courses at Russian training facilities (Rosatom Technical Academy, part of Rosenergoatom) and at Russian nuclear power plants (branches of Rosenergoatom, Rosatom Electric Power Division). These are atomists from Egypt, Hungary, Turkey, Bangladesh, Belarus, and China. Some of them have finished the so-called job training…
DetailsRosatom Composite Division Launched Production of Wind Blades in Ulyanovsk
On 26 December 2024, the first plant for the manufacturing of Russian composite wind turbine blades began operating at Rusatom Vetrolopasti JSC in Ulyanovsk (belongs to Rosatom’s Composite division). Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom Director General; Alexey Russkikh, Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast; Alexander Tyunin, Director General of Rosatom’s Composite division and other officials attended the startup ceremony.…
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Alexey Miller holds meeting on preliminary results for this year
December 26, 2024, 16:53 Alexey Miller: Esteemed colleagues, Dear friends, According to our tradition, in late December, we take stock of the past year. In 2024 Gazprom, as always, was working steadily and in a concerted manner for the benefit of Russia and its people. We provided Russian consumers with reliable gas supplies and set a plethora of new records. We reached a new all-time high for daily gas…
DetailsRosneft 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
Rosatom scientists developed technology for production of promising medical isotope terbium-161
Scientists at the Research Institute of Nuclear Materials (INM JSC, belongs to Rosatom’s Scientific division) in Zarechny, Sverdlovsk Oblast, have developed a technology for the production of terbium-161 isotope (effective in treating cancerous tumors). Russia did not produce this medical isotope before. The therapeutic effect of terbium-161 (as part of a radiopharmaceutical) is due to…
DetailsTyumen 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
Rosatom starts pilot operation of a fuel fabrication facility for the BREST-OD-300 fast reactor
The unit for fabrication/refabrication pf nuclear fuel for the innovative BREST-OD-300 fast neutron reactor was put into pilot operation in Seversk, Tomsk Region, West Siberia. It is the first of the three facilities of the unique Generation IV Pilot Demonstration Energy Complex (PDEC), which is under construction as part of the strategic project “Proryv” (of…
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Board of Directors discusses impacts of 2024’s events on long-term global energy market outlook
December 24, 2024, 17:55 The Gazprom Board of Directors took note of the information about the impact of the events of 2024 on the long-term outlook for the global energy market. It was noted that, in the global energy sector, the main outcome of the year 2024 is a continuing growth in demand for conventional energy sources against the background of the unstable geopolitical situation and an increased attention to the…
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Over 1.5 million Russian families provided with technical possibility of gas grid connection under additional gas grid expansion program
December 24, 2024, 17:45 The Gazprom Board of Directors took note of the information about the progress of additional gas infrastructure expansion in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, namely the efforts for bringing pipeline gas to the boundaries of private households and boiler houses of medical facilities and educational entities at no cost to the consumers. The additional gas grid expansion program is being implemented in accordance with the instructions…
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Gazprom Board of Directors approves investment program and budget for 2025
December 24, 2024, 17:32 The Gazprom Board of Directors took note of the information about the Company’s preliminary operating results for 2024 and the projected investment program and budget (financial plan) for 2026–2027. The Board of Directors approved the investment program and budget (financial plan) of Gazprom for 2025. The figures of the investment program did not change compared to the version endorsed by the…
DetailsRosatom started key installation operation of 2024 at Gen IV research reactor MBIR
Rosatom has begun to assemble the mechanical equipment of the primary heat removal circuit and fuel handling systems for the research reactor MBIR at the site of the Research Institute of Nuclear Reactors, State Scientific Centre, Joint-Stock Company (RIAR JSC, belongs to Rosatom’s scientific division). This is an important milestone in the construction of Russia’s…
DetailsRosatom Renewable Energy and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic Have Signed an Investment Agreement
Rosatom Renewable Energy, JSC (an enterprises of the Rosatom State Corporation) and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed an investment agreement that provides for cooperation in the field of wind energy. The document has been signed by Taalaibek Ibraev, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, by Grigory Nazarov, the…
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Gazprom and Mongolian Government discuss development of cooperation in gas sector
December 23, 2024, 14:40 A working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, took place today. The parties discussed matters related to the development of their cooperation in the gas sector. Information Directorate, Gazprom Investment Community Gazprom on social media Related news
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Catherine Palace’s Zubov Wing opened after its ambitious restoration with support from Gazprom at Tsarskoe Selo Museum
December 20, 2024, 16:25 Today, the interiors of the Zubov Wing in the Catherine Palace were unveiled in an opening ceremony after their ambitious restoration at the Tsarskoe Selo State Museum and Heritage Site (Pushkin, St. Petersburg). The restoration project was implemented with support from Gazprom. Taking part in the event were Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and Olga Taratynova,…
DetailsRosatom’s technology helping control yellow fever mosquitos in Latin America
Agencia Boliviana de Energía Nuclear, ABEN (the Bolivian Nuclear Energy Agency), in collaboration with Instituto Nacional de Laboratorios de Salud, INLASA (the National Institute of Health Laboratories), and Instituto Nacional de Investigaci?n en Salud P?blica, INSPI (the National Public Health Research Institute), for the first time irradiated yellow fever mosquitoes at the Multipurpose Irradiation Center (MIC)…
DetailsKeel of the multipurpose nuclear-powered service ship Vladimir Vorobyov laid at the Baltic Shipyard
On 20 December, the keel of the multipurpose nuclear-powered service ship Vladimir Vorobyov (Project 22770) was laid at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg, Russia. The vessel will facilitate the refueling of nuclear reactors on board the Project 22220 nuclear icebreakers, and in the future, the world’s most powerful icebreaker, Rossiya. The multipurpose nuclear-powered service…
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Gazprom and LUKOIL sign General Agreement on Strategic Partnership for 2025–2030
December 20, 2024, 12:50 A working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and senior executives of LUKOIL took place today. The parties signed the 2025–2030 General Agreement on Strategic Partnership. The existing Agreement between them expires in 2024. The companies will continue expanding their cooperation in such areas as exploration, production, transportation, and processing of gas, gas condensate and oil;…
DetailsWorld’s only operational floating nuclear power plant generates 978 Million kWh of electricity in five years
On December 19, 2019, the floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) – a project developed by Rosenergoatom, part of Rosatom’s Electric Power Division – was first connected to the isolated Chaun-Bilibino grid. Since then, it has steadily increased its output. As of December 19, 2024, the FNPP has supplied approximately 978 million kWh of electricity to…
DetailsThe main construction and installation works are completed at Rooppur NPP (Bangladesh)
The construction and installation works are completed at Unit 1 of Rooppur NPP being constructed by the Engineering Division of State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The personnel of the NPP has started a large-scale test program. On December 18, the first stage of operation commenced for bringing the reactor…
DetailsRosneft’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
Rosatom manufactures nitride and oxide uranium-plutonium fuels for the BN-1200 fast reactor
Rosatom proceeds with its successful research and development efforts to validate innovative nuclear fuels for next-generation fast neutron reactors. Two core designs with different types of uranium-plutonium nuclear fuel are being developed for the BN-1200 reactor: oxide MOX fuel, similar to that used in the BN-800 reactor, and dense nitride MNUP fuel, similar to the…
DetailsReactor pressure vessel of Xudapu NPP Unit 4 (China) has been installed in design position
The reactor pressure vessel has been installed in the design position at the construction site of Xudapu NPP Unit 4 (China), which is being built with participation of Rosatom enterprises. The operation was carried out under the supervision of representatives of Rosatom Engineering Division. Earlier, works were carried out at Unit 4 of Xudapu NPP…
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