News - https://www.rosneft.com/press/news https://www.rosneft.com/press/news ru-ru rss_generator Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:55:36 +0300 /media/img/logo.png / <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />Rosneft has published its public position statement, titled Contribution to the Implementation of Russia&rsquo;s National Projects and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, dated 2025</p> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224809/ <p>Rosneft has published its public position statement, titled <a href="/upload/site2/attach/3/23/RN_UN_2026_en.pdf">Contribution to the Implementation of Russia&rsquo;s National Projects and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, dated 2025</a>.</p> <p>The document presents the results of Rosneft&rsquo;s extensive efforts to support the national economy, achieve technological sovereignty, protect ecosystems, and improve life quality in the regions where it operates. As the country&rsquo;s largest taxpayer and one of its largest employers (320,000 employees), the Company serves as a driving force in the development of affiliated industries and makes a decisive contribution to the implementation of the key national projects of the Russian Federation.</p> <p>The Rosneft 2030 strategy is founded on innovation and digitalisation incentives implemented as part of the Science and Universities and Digital Economy national projects. The Company already holds 1,178 IP items in its patent portfolio, having been granted 77 new patents in 2025 alone. Implementing proprietary software and digital platforms enables the Company to monitor over 85% of production parameters, and the estimated impact of digital solutions is expected to reach 100 billion roubles in 2026.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/3/03/01/pic_30092026_05.jpg" />As part of the National Ecology Project, the Company is allocating significant funds to green investments&mdash;in 2025, the total amount reached a record high of 77 billion roubles. Rosneft is actively reducing its carbon footprint: 41 of the Company&rsquo;s facilities in 13 cities are participating in the corporate industrial emissions drawdown programme, and through the implementation of an energy-saving programme, carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by 1 million metric tons. There are currently 51 renewable energy facilities in use at the production enterprises.</p> <p>The Company also pays special attention to biodiversity conservation. In 2025, Rosneft planted about 8 million tree seedlings of various species and released 19.4 million high-value, target species of fish fry into Russian bodies of water. The rate of water reuse at the Company&rsquo;s facilities consistently exceeds 93%.</p> <p>Rosneft is carrying out the largest scientific programme in the Arctic region. Over the past 15 years, 65 expeditions have already been conducted. A unique body of data on the region&rsquo;s climate, geology, and biology has been compiled. Annual monitoring of bioindicator species, such as reindeer, polar bears, rare birds and fish, provides a comprehensive picture of changes in Arctic ecosystems. This information is the foundation for solutions that aim to preserve the fragile northern environment for future generations.</p> <p>As part of the National Demographics Project, the Company is implementing a comprehensive set of measures to improve the quality of life for its employees and the local population. In support of the Family, Long and Active Life, and New Health-Promoting Technologies projects, over 300,000 employees have been enrolled in voluntary health insurance programmes. In addition, more than 85,000 people underwent corporate health screenings utilising modern methods of early diagnosis for thrombosis, cancer, and heart disease, as well as endocrinological screening.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/3/03/01/pic_30092026_06.jpg" />Rosneft is actively pursuing the initiatives outlined in the Youth and Children and Human Resources projects. The Rosneft Classes are implemented in 20 regions across the country, providing education to more than 3,000 children. A total of 66 colleges and 76 Russian universities provide training for workers and specialists in in-demand professions. In 2025, more than 6,500 students completed internships at the Company, and nearly 1,100 young professionals joined its workforce. In addition, Rosneft&rsquo;s enterprises are supporting the construction of general education schools and other social facilities in the regions.</p> <p>As part of the Infrastructure for Life project, the Company is improving its system for providing safe and comfortable housing&mdash;through its corporate mortgage programme, it has improved the living conditions of nearly 15,000 families. Rosneft also supports the indigenous small-numbered peoples of the North by implementing a programme in the Krasnoyarsk Region to relocate them from dilapidated housing.</p> <p>Rosneft actively promotes healthy lifestyles, contributing to the implementation of the Sport of Russia national project. The Company runs a sports initiative, the Energy of Life. In 2025, more than 96,000 employees and 21,500 of their family members participated in the Company&rsquo;s sports events. Rosneft also supports professional sports, owning the HC CSKA Moscow ice hockey club and sponsoring the Arsenal Tula football club, the International Sambo Federation and the LADA Sport ROSNEFT racing team.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/3/03/01/pic_30092026_07.jpg" />At the same time, Rosneft employees are actively involved in the corporate volunteering initiative, the Platform of Good Deeds, contributing to the social well-being of the regions where the Company operates.</p> <p>Information on contributions to national goals is disclosed in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Rosneft is the first Russian oil and gas company to publish an annual strategic document outlining its commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a practice it has followed since 2019. Through this work and the regular publication of its Sustainability Report, Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas corporation to be designated a sustainability leader (Global Compact LEAD) at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in 2021.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br /> Rosneft<br /> September 30, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />The Rosneft team was awarded the silver medal in the corporate relay at the Moscow Marathon</p> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224824/ <p>The Rosneft team was awarded the silver medal in the corporate relay at the Moscow Marathon. The Company is participating in one of the country's premier running events for the thirteenth consecutive year, consistently achieving exceptional sporting results.&nbsp; This year, the marathon has attracted a record number of athletes &ndash; over 60,000 people from Russia and neighbouring countries. The athletes completed the renewed route through the capital's main streets and embankments: the race started on Vorobyevskaya Embankment and finished at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.&nbsp; <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/22/18/pic_28092026_07.jpg" />The corporate relay race followed the main marathon route. The 42.2 km course was divided into five segments, each ranging from 5 to 7 km. Each team member completed their segment of the race, passing the relay ribbon to their teammates.</p> <p>The competition saw 147 teams compete for the top spot, representing Russia's leading companies as well as running communities made up of both amateurs and professionals. The Rosneft team completed the race in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 37 seconds.&nbsp; The Company&rsquo;s team demonstrated a marked improvement over last year's result, shaving 2 minutes and 4 seconds off their time. <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/22/18/pic_28092026_08.jpg" />Their average pace over the course also reached 3 minutes and 17 seconds.</p> <p>In 2026, the Rosneft team at the Moscow Marathon was represented by Sergey Tsvetkov (Verkhnechonskneftegaz), Ivan Arshinov (Orenburgneft), Alexander Izmaylov (Verkhnechonskneftegaz), Maxim Dyakonov (Samaraneftegaz) and Tamila Litvinova (VNIKTIneftekhimoborudovanie).</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/22/18/pic_28092026_09.jpg" />A Rosneft corporate marquee was set up to support the athletes, where all the Company's staff were invited to eat or take a break before or after the race.</p> <p>Supporting mass, professional and youth sports and healthy lifestyles is one of the key areas of social work of Rosneft and its subsidiaries. <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/22/18/pic_28092026_10.jpg" />The Company funds the construction of ice arenas, sports complexes and multi-purpose sports grounds in the regions of its operations.</p> <p>Rosneft operates Energy of Life, a corporate sports and wellness initiative that brings together over 134,000 employees. It is estimated that over 96,000 employees participate in competitions in various sports, company-wide events, challenges, and tournaments at regional and national levels.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 28, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />With the support of Komsomolsk refinery (part of Rosneft), a modern sports facility has been set up on the grounds of School No. 27, which has specialised Rosneft Classes</p> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224828/ <p>With the support of Komsomolsk refinery (part of Rosneft), a modern sports facility has been set up on the grounds of School No. 27, which has specialised Rosneft Classes. The project was implemented as part of cooperation between the Company and the Government of Khabarovsk Territory.</p> <p>The solemn ceremony was attended by representatives of the city administration and Komsomolsk refinery management, as well as schoolchildren and city residents. The first friendly basketball match between students of Rosneft Classes and students of specialized disciplines took place at the new facility. Performances by creative groups added to the festive atmosphere.</p> <p>The multi-purpose facility includes a zone for several team sports&mdash;volleyball, handball, futsal, badminton, and basketball&mdash;along with an area equipped with fitness machines for strength training and workout pull-up bars. Covering a total area of 760 square metres, the grounds are surfaced with a special buffer coating and feature a protective fence.</p> <p>Previously, School No. 27 did not have its own stadium, so the new facility will serve as a great incentive for athletic achievements among children from this and nearby schools, as well as a focal point for healthy lifestyle enthusiasts. In the future, district and city tournaments for local residents of all ages are planned to be held here.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_25092026_03.jpg" />The opening of the sports facility is part of the socially responsible policy of Komsomolsk refinery. The oil company workers regularly host mass health and wellness events for residents of Komsomolsk-on-Amur and nearby settlements. Earlier, factory volunteers completely renovated the open-air sports stadium of Lyceum No. 33, where specialized Rosneft Classes are also operating.</p> <p>Rosneft actively supports the development of grassroots, professional, and youth sports, as well as a healthy lifestyle. The Company funds the construction of sports complexes, arenas and multi-purpose sports grounds in the regions of its operations. With Rosneft's support, dozens of modern large-scale sports facilities have been opened in Russia.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 25, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />Bashneft (a subsidiary of Rosneft) has completed a major three-year programme to modernise drinking water supply systems in the Republic of Bashkortostan</p> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224825/ <p>Bashneft (a subsidiary of Rosneft) has completed a major three-year programme to modernise drinking water supply systems in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The project was implemented in accordance with the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Bashkortostan and Rosneft. Strategic infrastructure projects have provided access to high-quality, centrally supplied water for over 90,000 people in nine districts of the republic and within the Ufa urban district.</p> <p>The programme was initiated to address residents' needs, particularly in settlements where there were issues with interruptions to the water supply and the dilapidated state of the networks, which made it difficult to guarantee a stable and safe drinking water supply. The completion of the modernisation programme has resulted in a significant transformation, providing the local population with reliable access to a vital resource and creating comfortable living conditions.</p> <p>The work covered both major cities and rural areas. The programme involved upgrading main water pipes, constructing modern water supply systems, refurbishing street and distribution networks, and comprehensively renovating municipal infrastructure. This comprehensive approach has increased the reliability of the water supply, stabilised the pressure in the network and significantly improved water quality for tens of thousands of residents.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/22/18/pic_25092026_5.jpg" />A key focus of the Company's social policy has been the implementation of a programme to improve the condition of natural springs in the city of Ufa and throughout the republic. This initiative has not only improved the public's access to natural sources of clean water, but has also led to the comprehensive development of public spaces, creating new attractions for the region's residents.</p> <p>Rosneft is systematically involved in the social and economic development of its operating regions. In 2017, a cooperation agreement was launched between Bashkortostan and Rosneft, with the aim of developing industrial, financial, and social programs in the region. Over the past eight years, the implementation of projects supported by Bashneft has led to the provision of high-quality drinking water to over 140,000 residents of Bashkortostan.</p> <div style="border-left: #7f7f7f 5px solid; background: #f3f3f3; margin-left: 15px; padding: 16px;"> <p style="border-bottom: #c2c2c2 1px dashed; padding-bottom: 7px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>For reference:</strong></p> <p>Basheft is one of the oldest oil and gas enterprises in the country engaged in oil extraction and processing. The key assets of Bashneft, including the refinery and petrochemical complex, are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Oil and gas exploration and production are also carried out in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District&ndash;Yugra, Nenets Autonomous District, Orenburg Region and the Republic of Tatarstan.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 25, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />During the summer and autumn, employees at Rosneft's enterprises in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra participated in environmental initiatives</p> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224823/ <p>During the summer and autumn, employees at Rosneft's enterprises in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra participated in environmental initiatives. These initiatives were aimed at conserving the region's natural areas, water resources and biodiversity. Oil workers were instrumental in cleaning up river and lake banks, enhancing popular leisure areas, sorting waste, and replenishing aquatic biological resources.</p> <p>As part of the Water of Russia environmental campaign, which is a large-scale nationwide initiative, RN-Nyaganneftegaz staff cleared the riverbank and the surrounding area of the Nyagan-Yugan River. The volunteers paid particular attention to popular leisure spots and hard-to-reach stretches of the shoreline. The total area cleaned was over 10 hectares, and nearly 1 tonne of waste was collected.</p> <p>The Samotlorneftegaz workforce also organised a large-scale community clean-up day. A total of 220 individuals participated in the clean-up of Lake Kymyl-Emtor, a popular recreational area for residents of Nizhnevartovsk and the Nizhnevartovsk District. The environmental event took the form of a plogging run. The participants covered a 10-kilometre distance in total and collected over 30 cubic metres of rubbish. The sorted plastic was sent for recycling.</p> <p>The programme was complemented by a team waste sorting activity, an interactive game and themed tasks. Samotlorneftegaz has been involved in coastal zone management in the Kymyl-Emtor area. Gazebos, waste bins and information boards have been installed on the lake shore, and the enterprise's staff regularly clean up the area and maintain the recreational facilities.</p> <p>RN-Yuganskneftegaz staff organised an environmental cleanup campaign on the town beach by the Akopas Channel near Nefteyugansk. The campaign also took the form of a plogging run, with some staff members clearing the shoreline whilst others collected rubbish from the water on stand-up paddleboards.</p> <p>Following the event, 150 kg of waste was collected and removed. The waste was categorised and then dispatched for further sorting. Employees' children participated in the initiative, which integrated environment-oriented work with environmental education for younger generations.</p> <p>Environmental volunteering represents a permanent direction of activity for Rosneft's enterprises in Yugra. The employees are encouraged to contribute to the improvement of public spaces, landscaping, and the cleaning of natural areas and the separate collection of waste</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 25, 2026</strong></p> <p>Rosneft has received the highest scientific and technological development rating from the AK&amp;M rating agency</p> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224827/ <p>Rosneft has received the highest scientific and technological development rating from the AK&amp;M rating agency. As part of the study, 300 of the country's largest enterprises were evaluated against criteria such as R&amp;D investment volume, patent activity, the existence of in-house research divisions, and partnerships with scientific organisations. This top-tier ranking underscores the efficiency of the Company&rsquo;s efforts to strengthen Russia&rsquo;s technological sovereignty.</p> <p>Rosneft&rsquo;s innovation activities are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_8.jpg" />securing the technological independence of the industry,&nbsp; minimising environmental impact, and improving industrial safety standards.</p> <p>The Company actively operates a mechanism for supporting employee rationalisation proposals: nearly 1,000 employee initiatives have been implemented, generating an economic effect of over RUB 1.5 billion. Overall, operational efficiency improvement measures yielded an effect of more than RUB 19 billion. The Company proactively protects its intellectual property: 77 new patents for inventions were granted over the past year, bringing its total IP portfolio to 1,178 items.</p> <p>Digital and technological transformation represents a critical pillar of Rosneft's operational activities. The expected financial effect from the application of digital technologies in 2026 is projected at RUB 100 billion.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_9.jpg" />The Company&rsquo;s strategy rests on three core pillars: deploying unified platform solutions, standardising IT systems, and integrating artificial intelligence into business processes.</p> <p>To design and manage industrial facilities, Rosneft is actively developing digital twin technologies. Utilizing the Company's proprietary technologies, data collection and monitoring are already ensured for over 85% of all operational parameters&mdash;ranging from drilling rig performance and well stock operation to refiner units and electricity meters. This aligns with global best practices.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_10.jpg" />For instance, specialists at the Tomsk research institute created a detailed 3D model of Russia's largest oil pumping station, which features a throughput capacity of 99 million tonnes of oil per year. This digital twin incorporates over 5 million elements and contains data on structures, equipment, materials, and construction stages. The model enables pre-emptive verification of engineering designs, construction optimisation, and enhanced operational safety.</p> <p>Meanwhile, specialists at Rosneft&rsquo;s Ufa research institute achieved a major breakthrough by developing and patenting the first Russian robotic system for tubing pipe repair. This fully automated system leverages cutting-edge process monitoring and control technologies. The main advantage of this development is the minimal human involvement required. Consequently, the proportion of manual operations will decrease by 53 per cent whilst productivity will increase by 25 per cent.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_11.jpg" />Among Rosneft's scientific achievements, AK&amp;M also highlighted a new equipment corrosion control method developed by experts at the corporate research institute in Izhevsk. This new technology enables early identification of equipment degradation risks, yielding savings of approximately RUB 1.4 million per well over a five-year period.</p> <p>Rosneft is the first Russian oil company to have created and successfully developed a software suite covering all key oil and gas production processes. The Company's portfolio includes 27 high-tech software products. Corporate software is superior to imported analogues in terms of speed, list of tasks to be solved, application of modern algorithms and clear interface.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_7.jpg" />Rosneft extensively uses artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. The Echo Tools software package is the first domestic solution that utilizes artificial intelligence to measure fluid levels and acoustic velocity in the annular space of a well. These indicators are used by oil workers to calculate bottomhole pressure and select the optimal operating mode for the well, with a view to achieving maximum productivity.</p> <p>Rosneft leads the market in the development and production of proprietary oil refining catalysts in Russia, fully supplying its refiners with domestic products and replacing imported equivalents.&nbsp; <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_13.jpg" />In 2025, the Company&rsquo;s scientists expanded their catalyst line with new developments for oil processing and engineering solutions in polymer synthesis. Now, leveraging its proprietary technology and catalytic systems, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene&mdash;a material boasting exceptional physical and mechanical properties required across numerous industrial sectors&mdash;can be produced internally.</p> <p>As the authors of the new rating emphasize, Rosneft pays special attention to environmental protection research and biodiversity preservation. The Company executes the largest scientific program in the Arctic region,&nbsp; <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_14.jpg" />having gathered a unique body of data on the region's climate, geology, and biology.</p> <p>In order to develop the potential of future industry professionals, Rosneft organises a large-scale IT Marathon on an annual basis. Seven competitions were scheduled for 2025, including information modelling contests, the Additive Technologies and Reverse Engineering Cup, the Student Hackathon, the Academic Tournament, and the Geonavigation League. Over 900 participants from 71 cities, 80 companies and 92 universities took part in the intellectual competition.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 24, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />As part of the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Bashkortostan and Rosneft, Bashneft carried out a major refurbishment and fully equipped the Solnyshko nursery in the village of Bazlyk, Bizhbulyak District</p> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224826/ <p>As part of the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Bashkortostan and Rosneft, Bashneft carried out a major refurbishment and fully equipped the Solnyshko nursery in the village of Bazlyk, Bizhbulyak District.</p> <p>The single-storey nursery school building, with a floor area of over 1,100 square metres, was constructed in 1987 and had long been in need of refurbishment. With the support of Bashneft, the nursery, with a capacity for 126 children, has been completely renovated. The building now meets all modern standards of security and convenience.</p> <p>As part of the major refurbishment, specialists completely renovated the rooftop, repaired and insulated the fa&ccedil;ade, and constructed new entrance areas. Outdated window units have been replaced with modern, heat-saving alternatives. The interior of the building has been fully finished to a high standard.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_02.jpg" />During the process, the building's utilities were fully modernised. The builders replaced the internal electrical wiring, the lighting systems, the switchgear, as well as the water supply, drainage and heating pipework. To ensure the safety of the children and staff, the facility is equipped with the latest security, fire and alarm systems.</p> <p>The area surrounding the nursery has also been improved: a new asphalt-concrete surface has been laid, playgrounds and sports areas with special safety surfacing have been constructed, and modern play equipment has been installed.</p> <p>The development of social infrastructure in the regions of presence is one of Bashneft&rsquo;s key activity priorities. <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/19/04/pic_24092026_03.jpg" />As part of the Company's cooperation with the Republic of Bashkortostan, a total of 17 socially significant projects have been implemented in the Bizhbulyak District. These include a hospital with an outpatient clinic in the district centre (the village of Bizhbulyak), a social and cultural centre in the village of Kamenka, a rural cultural centre in the village of Bazlyk, and water supply facilities. Since 2016, with the Company's assistance, hundreds of educational, healthcare, cultural and sports facilities have been built, refurbished and thoroughly renovated in the Republic.</p> <div style="border-left: #7f7f7f 5px solid; background: #f3f3f3; margin-left: 15px; padding: 16px;"> <p style="border-bottom: #c2c2c2 1px dashed; padding-bottom: 7px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>For Reference:</strong></p> <p>Basheft is one of the oldest oil and gas enterprises in the country engaged in oil extraction and processing. Its main production facilities are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Oil and gas exploration and production are also carried out in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District&ndash;Yugra, Nenets Autonomous District, Orenburg Region and the Republic of Tatarstan.</p> <p>Within the framework of the Cooperation Agreement between Bashkortostan and Rosneft, projects regarding the construction and reconstruction of social and sports facilities, water supply and drainage systems, improvement of parks, public gardens and roads in districts and cities have been implemented and significantly improved the level of social welfare in the Republic. Over the last five years, Bashkir oilmen have financed the construction and reconstruction of more than 300 socially important facilities.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 24, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />Kondaneft (part of Rosneft's oil production complex) has released over 1.3 million Siberian sturgeon fry into the Irtysh River as part of its systematic efforts to preserve biodiversity in the region where it operates</p> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224769/ <p>Kondaneft (part of Rosneft's oil production complex) has released over 1.3 million Siberian sturgeon fry into the Irtysh River as part of its systematic efforts to preserve biodiversity in the region where it operates. This species is listed in the Russian Red Data Book and is a particularly valuable member of the region's fish fauna; the recovery of its population is of great importance for maintaining the region's ecological balance.</p> <p>The release of the fish fry was carried out in the waters of one of the largest rivers in Western Siberia. The fish's successful adaptation and subsequent reproduction will, in the long term, contribute to an increase in its population in the wild and help to preserve Yugra's natural heritage.</p> <p>This significant initiative represents a further development in the enterprise's efforts to implement its annual environmental programme, which aims to replenish fish stocks and maintain ecological balance. Last year, the programme's priority was the conservation of the peled, a species of particular importance to the traditional fisheries and way of life of the region's indigenous peoples.</p> <p>A special commission was responsible for supervising the stocking programme. This commission comprised representatives of the relevant government bodies charged with the protection of aquatic biological resources, as well as independent industry experts. This ensured compliance with all environmental protection requirements during the release of fish fry.</p> <p>Preserving the environment for future generations is an integral part of Rosneft&rsquo;s corporate culture. The Company&rsquo;s operations are aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of its production and reducing environmental impact. Rosneft is working consistently to conserve biodiversity and replenish Russia&rsquo;s aquatic biological resources.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 11, 2026</strong></p> <p>Rosneft volunteers arranged a visit to the KidZania theme park for children from the A.I. Meshcheryakov Family Centre (Sergiyev Posad, Moscow Region)</p> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224765/ <p>Rosneft volunteers arranged a visit to the KidZania theme park for children from the A.I. Meshcheryakov Family Centre (Sergiyev Posad, Moscow Region). Over 100 children between the ages of 6 and 15 participated in the educational tour of the City of Professions.</p> <p>The park offers children the opportunity to learn about over 100 different professions in a fun and interactive way. During the tour, the children visited 10 exhibitions.</p> <p>At the Rosneft exhibition, the children visited themed sections focusing on oil production, oil refineries, and filling stations. The Company's volunteers and centre instructors explained how the oil equipment worked. The children then had the chance to extract crude oil and send it for refining and to the laboratory for quality testing. The children also learned about the stages of oil refining before it is turned into petrol, diesel fuel and other petroleum-based products.</p> <p>An educational tour for children from Moscow's family support centres to the City of Professions forms part of the Platform for Good Deeds corporate volunteering programme. Volunteering has become an important part of Rosneft's corporate culture. The Company&rsquo;s Platform for Good Deeds corporate programme unites over 108,000 employees. The volunteers have implemented around 1,700 social projects and initiatives in 2025.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 11, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/unity.png" />Kharampurneftegaz (part of Rosneft&rsquo;s oil production complex) sponsored a festival of national sports in the Forest Nenets settlement of Kharampur in Yamal, to mark the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia</p> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224773/ <p>Kharampurneftegaz (part of Rosneft&rsquo;s oil production complex) sponsored a festival of national sports in the Forest Nenets settlement of Kharampur in Yamal, to mark the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp; The participants competed in a range of traditional events, including jumping over sledges, the triple jump, mas-wrestling (tug-of-war) and throwing the tynzyan (lasso) onto the khorey (a pole used to control reindeer teams).</p> <p>Festival visitors &ndash; oil workers and their families &ndash; joined local residents in organising an environmental clean-up, clearing household rubbish from the banks of the Kharampur River, before taking part in a friendly five-a-side football tournament. The winning team donated prizes and gifts to the children at the Harampur boarding school.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_10092026_02.jpg" />According to the festival organisers, the events help to strengthen neighbourly relations and mutual respect, and to support the traditional sports of indigenous peoples. These sports have for centuries formed the basis of physical training for reindeer herders, fishermen and hunters.</p> <p>The Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District is home to a wide variety of Russian ethnic groups who work and live in challenging climatic conditions. Rosneft provides active support for a wide range of social initiatives. These include helping to develop reindeer herding communities, as well as educational, cultural and sporting projects and events.</p> <p>Rosneft has contributed to the revitalisation of Kharampur. Thanks to the Company's support, the national settlement has become a centre of culture for the Forest Nenets. The oil workers built a clubhouse, a library and 20 hard-wall cottages in the village, stylised as a traditional tent dwelling. A boarding school was also constructed in the village, where the children of reindeer herders and fishermen receive an education, learning their native language and traditional crafts. Supported by RN-Purneftegaz, researchers at the National Research University Higher School of Economics have developed a range of educational materials for teaching the Forest Nenets language in primary schools.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_10092026_03.jpg" />In the national village under the Rosneft patronage, enterprises provide support for the main national festival of the indigenous peoples of the North &ndash; Reindeer Herder&rsquo;s Day &ndash; as well as an ethnic music festival and educational activities for children at the boarding school. Since 2024, RN-Purneftegaz has funded research into nomadic education for pre-school children living in camps as part of a grant project.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 10, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />Bashneft (part of Rosneft), with the support of the Ministry of Nature Management and Ecology of the Republic of Bashkortostan and as part of the Environmental Wellbeing national project, has commenced the cleanup of Lake Bannoye, also known as Yaktykul (meaning Bright Lake in the Bashkir language), from excess algae</p> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224782/ <p>Bashneft (part of Rosneft), with the support of the Ministry of Nature Management and Ecology of the Republic of Bashkortostan and as part of the Environmental Wellbeing national project, has commenced the cleanup of Lake Bannoye, also known as Yaktykul (meaning Bright Lake in the Bashkir language), from excess algae. The goal of the project is to restore the ecological balance of the region's deepest major water body.</p> <p>The company has deployed a fleet of multifunctional Russian amphibious vehicles that is unique to the region. This specialized machinery, equipped with pontoon attachments, is capable of moving freely across the water, mowing vegetation in the deeper parts of the body of water, collecting it, and safely transporting it to the shore.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_10092026_05.jpg" />The main problem facing Lake Yaktykul is the introduced plant Canadian waterweed. It rapidly fills water basins, which disrupts their economic use. To date, the plant has spread across an area of more than 40 hectares of the lake's water surface. Mechanical cleaning of the water body is a necessary measure that will help restore sunlight penetration, saturate the water with oxygen, and minimize the scale of autumn biomass decomposition.</p> <p>Simultaneously with the operation of the special machinery on the water, Bashneft volunteers, as part of the All-Russian Water of Russia campaign, cleaned the shoreline of tourist and household waste and also organized an ecological run in the plogging format*. This comprehensive approach will make it not only possible to tidy up the water area but also ensure the cleanliness of the shoreline at this popular tourist recreation destination.</p> <p>Lake Bannoye is located in the Abzelilovsky District of Bashkortostan and has held the status of a hydrological natural monument since 1965. The area of the water body reaches nearly 8 square kilometers, and its maximum depth is 28 meters. The lake is fed primarily by springs, which ensures exceptional water transparency of at least 4 meters. Valuable fish species live here&mdash;such as peled&mdash;as well as rare inhabitants listed in the Red Book of Bashkortostan: whitefish and the southern ninespine stickleback.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_10092026_06.jpg" />The lake cleanup continues the systematic work of Bashkir oil workers to preserve water bodies. Previously, Bashneft restored the coniferous framing of the largest lake, Aslykul, by planting 126,000 pine and larch seedlings over the course of 4 years. The young forest naturally prevents soil erosion, the swamping of the shoreline, and the ingress of organic matter from adjacent agricultural land into the water body.</p> <p>*Plogging is an ecological jog that harmoniously combines classical jogging with the collection of plastic and household waste along the route.</p> <div style="border-left: #7f7f7f 5px solid; background: #f3f3f3; margin-left: 15px; padding: 16px;"> <p style="border-bottom: #c2c2c2 1px dashed; padding-bottom: 7px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>For reference:</strong></p> <p>Basheft is one of the oldest oil and gas enterprises in the country engaged in oil extraction and processing. The key assets of Bashneft, including the refinery and petrochemical complex, are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Oil and gas exploration and production are also carried out in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area&ndash;Yugra, Nenets Autonomous Area, Orenburg Region and the Republic of Tatarstan.</p> <p>The All-Russian Water of Russia campaign is one of the country's largest volunteer environmental projects, which has been conducted since 2014 as part of the Ecology national project with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation. The campaign unites millions of volunteers across the country to clean the shores of water bodies from waste.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 10, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/unity.png" />The Day of the Languages of the Peoples of Russia is being celebrated in our country for the first time this year</p> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224776/ <p>The Day of the Languages of the Peoples of Russia is being celebrated in our country for the first time this year. The celebration was established by a decree of President Vladimir Putin to preserve and promote the languages of the peoples of Russia.</p> <p>Rosneft and its subsidiaries in the regions of operation support projects that are designed to preserve the unique linguistic diversity and historical and cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East. They work with young people on an ongoing basis to promote endangered languages and preserve the national traditions, crafts and way of life of indigenous peoples.</p> <p>In Yamal, oil workers have endorsed a project to develop educational materials for the Forest Nenets language, which is currently spoken by around a thousand people. The Company also awarded a grant to develop educational materials for learning the Tundra Nenets language in an entertaining way, which have been introduced in national boarding schools. Rosneft&rsquo;s enterprises promote ethnic festivals in indigenous settlements and provide support to reindeer herders&rsquo; families living on their ancestral lands.</p> <p>In the Krasnoyarsk Territory, there are ongoing comprehensive projects to preserve the Evenki and Keto languages, which are funded by grants. Furthermore, the focus is on highlighting the cultural heritage of indigenous communities. This is achieved through the creation of digital educational resources and archives, the publication of national alphabets, and the organisation of festivals celebrating northern culture that bring the region&rsquo;s residents together. One such archive, established in Taymyr, contains over 5,000 items, many of which are unique.</p> <p>In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District, the Camping Kindergarten platform is being implemented, enabling children from remote camp grounds to learn the Khanty and Mansi languages remotely. In addition, the Sun Theatre and the Torum Maa Museum have been renovated and now play host to performances and educational events in the Khanty and Mansi languages. In the Tyumen Region, the Uvas Mir Khot (House of the Northern Peoples) Ethnographic Centre has been established with the support of oil workers. The Centre hosts national festivals, workshops and native language lessons. The centre helps children and adults to facilitate a genuine connection with the language and traditions of their people.</p> <p>In collaboration with the indigenous peoples of Sakhalin and the Khabarovsk Territory, oil industry representatives have completed several projects aimed at safeguarding the culture and language of the Far East's indigenous peoples. Enterprises have provided assistance in the development and publication of a series of primary school textbooks on the Ulch and Nivkh languages, the creation of a Russian&ndash;Nivkh audio dictionary, and the publication of dozens of books reflecting the rich national culture of the indigenous peoples of the Far East. For the first time, an animated film in the Nivkh language has been created for children, based on the folk tale &ldquo;The Shaman&rdquo;</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 8, 2026</strong></p> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/eco_s.jpg" />The International Day of Clean Air is celebrated annually on 7 September</p> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224771/ <p>The International Day of Clean Air is celebrated annually on 7 September. The day was established by the UN General Assembly with the aim of raising awareness and finding solutions to protect the planet's atmosphere. As part of its commitment to environmental protection, Rosneft allocated 3.8 billion roubles to air quality protection in 2025.</p> <p>A responsible attitude towards the environment is one of Rosneft's core principles. In 2025, the Company's green investments, including those aimed at reducing industrial emissions, rose by 4% to nearly 77 billion roubles; over the three-year period, this figure exceeded 215 billion roubles.</p> <p>Rosneft's subsidiaries are implementing the most effective environmentally friendly technologies and modernising their production capacities, monitoring emissions, and contributing to the creation of a favourable environment in the regions of their operations.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_2.jpg" />In support of the federal Clean Air project and to promote Russia's national development goals, the Company has approved a corporate programme of the same name to reduce industrial emissions in 2025. It establishes provisions for measures to be implemented at production sites in the 13 cities of the Company's operations that are participating in the federal emissions quota pilot scheme.</p> <p>One of the Company's strategic priorities in the field of environmental protection is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Rosneft has been implementing a programme to control fugitive emissions of methane and other hydrocarbons for several years. In 2025, production facility monitoring was conducted at 39 oil and gas production and refining enterprises. The Company is also conducting ongoing trials of monitoring technologies at gas distribution infrastructure sites and offshore terminals.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_3.jpg" />The Company's environmental benchmarks include increasing the production of natural gas as a fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions, and developing and launching new products that enable consumers to reduce their environmental impact and carbon footprint, and improve the efficiency of their production facilities.</p> <p>Rosneft has always placed great emphasis on the conservation and restoration of forests &ndash; the lungs of the planet. In 2025, employees of the Company's subsidiaries planted around 8 million tree saplings of various species across different regions of the country as part of reforestation activities.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />7 September 2026</strong></p> <p>To celebrate Oil and Gas Workers&rsquo; Day, Rosneft&rsquo;s teams across the country organised a variety of significant social events and campaigns</p> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224764/ <p>To celebrate Oil and Gas Workers&rsquo; Day, Rosneft&rsquo;s teams across the country organised a variety of significant social events and campaigns.</p> <p>These initiatives aim to develop public infrastructure and implement educational, environmental, cultural and sporting projects. Many of these events have become cherished traditions, bringing together oil workers, community organisation representatives, and local residents.</p> <p>In towns and cities where Rosneft operates, Oil Workers&rsquo; Day has become one of the most significant events in the local calendar. The celebration has become an open forum that brings together people of different generations and fosters a sense of unity and pride in the work of oil professionals.</p> <p>To mark the 90th anniversary of the start of commercial oil production in the Samara Region, staff at Samaraneftgaz have restored the monument to the first well and landscaped the surrounding area in the Syzran District. The first tonnes of the Volga Region&rsquo;s &lsquo;black gold&rsquo; were extracted here, marking the beginning of the region&rsquo;s oil industry development.</p> <p>The Syzran Oil Refinery organised a creative area featuring life-size figures of animals listed in the Red Data Book and under the protection of Rosneft. Guests were invited to take part in masterclasses, during which they had the chance to decorate a figurine of a polar bear &ndash; Rosneft&rsquo;s symbol &ndash; to take home as a souvenir.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_5.jpg" />To mark the professional holiday, Orenburgneft organised a series of creative and sporting events in the Orenburg Region. A family festival called &lsquo;Our Own, Our Beloved&rsquo; was held in a park in the town of Buzuluk. Guests took part in relay races and creative workshops, and completed quizzes. Oil industry workers and their families also took part in a themed cycle ride, wearing oil industry-themed gear. They played Russian lapta and competed in a five-a-side football tournament and an athletics race.</p> <p>Volunteers from the Saratov Oil Refinery organised a tour of the refinery museum for schoolchildren, where they learnt about the oil industry. They also held a quiz called &lsquo;Made from Oil&rsquo;, testing the children&rsquo;s knowledge of objects and products containing refined oil.</p> <p>In Ryazan, employees of the Ryazan Oil Refining Company and Ryazannefteprodukt joined forces with local residents and young volunteers to organise a campaign to make the city more green. In the garden of the environmental education library, the oil industry workers planted shrubs and perennials. The campaign concluded with an environmental workshop, during which a biologist introduced young naturalists to the animals and birds inhabiting Ryazan&rsquo;s forests.</p> <p>Bashneft organised themed sporting events. The enterprise&rsquo;s volunteers contributed to improving Bashkortostan&rsquo;s capital by clearing litter from green areas and planting young elm and rowan trees. The Ufa branch of the corporate research institute held competitions in eight different sports. Employees from Rosneft&rsquo;s subsidiaries competed in beach volleyball, basketball, athletics, chess and powerlifting, among other disciplines.</p> <p>Udmurtneft organised a family sports festival for oil industry workers from across Udmurtia. The competitors took part in ten sports, including five-a-side football, basketball, running, tug-of-war, kettlebell lifting, GTO fitness tests and more. A women&rsquo;s volleyball tournament was held as part of the annual festival for the first time.</p> <p>In the Leningrad Region, RN-Severo-Zapad volunteers organised an educational event at the &lsquo;City of Professions&rsquo; for young people at the Vsevolozhsk Social Centre. The children learnt how petrol stations operate, how mobile laboratories work, and how fuel quality is monitored. They also had the opportunity to try their hand at being laboratory assistants and carry out experiments. Alongside the Company&rsquo;s mascot, a white life-size bear, the children baked cakes at the Zerno caf&eacute;, located next to the children&rsquo;s petrol station.</p> <p>With the support of RN-Yuganskneftegaz, a large sports complex has opened in Nefteyugansk, in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra. The three-storey building covers an area of around 13,000 square metres and houses acrobatics halls, an athletics hall, changing rooms, showers, judges&rsquo; rooms and stands. Enterprise volunteers also organised a creative competition, the Oil Professions, for pupils in Rosneft Classes, Movement of the Firsts activists, and children from the city&rsquo;s social centre.</p> <p>Samotlorneftegaz organised a series of festive events in Nizhnevartovsk. A themed venue was set up in Samotlor&rsquo;s capital, offering masterclasses and interactive games and activities for people of all ages. More than 1,500 people enjoyed an engaging and active holiday there. Samotlorneftegaz also held the Unity Cup&rsquo; a corporate athletics competition for employees of the Company&rsquo;s subsidiaries in the Nizhnevartovsk metropolitan area.</p> <p>Oil workers have planted lilac trees in areas linked to the history of the development of Samotlor and the city&rsquo;s modern life. Avenues of young shrubs have been planted near the First Exploration Well R-1 of the Samotlor Field memorial complex and on the Ob River embankment, which was renovated by Rosneft.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_6.jpg" />With the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz, a modern play centre has opened in the administrative centre of the Uvat District in the Tyumen Region. The children&rsquo;s playground is located in Oil Workers&rsquo; Park, which is being renovated with the enterprise&rsquo;s involvement. In addition, volunteers from the enterprise took part in the "Eight Cities. Tyumen" charity run, which supports projects that aim to create an inclusive sporting environment and develop accessible amateur sports for people with disabilities.</p> <p>Tyumenneftegaz organised a festive event at the restored wooden fort, which dates back to the time of Yermak. Participants immersed themselves in folk traditions, competing in traditional sports, weaving wreaths from wildflowers, and learning the craft of carpet-making.</p> <p>RN-Vankor organised a Little Oil Worker&rsquo;s Day event for children in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Participants in the &lsquo;Town of Professions&rsquo; quest visited 20 locations where enterprise staff introduced them to the specifics of professions in the oil industry and the relevant equipment, and carried out hands-on experiments. RN-Vankor also held sports competitions including five-a-side football, volleyball, streetball, tennis, table tennis, chess, draughts, kettlebell lifting, triathlon and tug-of-war.</p> <p>The annual Oil Character competition took place at the Vostsibneftegaz field in Evenkia. Employees competed for the title of Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye field champion in ten disciplines, including chess, table tennis, kettlebell lifting, volleyball, five-a-side football, basketball, e-sports, and more.</p> <p>In Achinsk, young professionals from the Achinsk Oil Refinery joined forces with pupils from the Rosneft Classes and the local branch of the Movement of the Firsts to organise a family festival for the town&rsquo;s residents. The event featured themed areas and entertainment programmes. The festive concert included performances by various artistic groups, including participants in the Energy of Talent festival.</p> <p>To mark its 40th anniversary, RN-Purneftegaz organised an interactive exhibition, the Pioneer Museum for residents and visitors to the town of Gubkinsky. The grand opening took place in the town centre. The exhibition recreates the daily lives and working routines of the pioneering oil workers who founded the town in the Yamal tundra.</p> <p>With the support of Kharampurneftegaz, traditional sports competitions were held in the Kharampur settlement. The programme included traditional Forest Nenets contests such as jumping over sledge runners, throwing the tynzyan onto the khorey and a stick-pulling contest. There was also a friendly football match between teams of oil workers and villagers. Participants in the event also planted trees on the Oil Workers&rsquo; Avenue.</p> <p>SevKomNeftegaz organised a corporate tourism festival at the Kochevnik Ethnopark. Oil industry workers and their families took part in sports and tourism competitions, as well as workshops on painting, modelling, and craft-making.</p> <p>Rosneft&rsquo;s Design Institute in Tomsk organised a two-week marathon for runners and cyclists. This culminated in the large-scale Energy of Life sports festival, which took place outdoors at one of the city&rsquo;s largest stadiums.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_7.jpg" />Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazdobycha helped organise a sports festival in the Yakut settlement of Taas-Yuryakh. Oil workers and villagers competed against each other in volleyball, relay races and mas-wrestling. The highlight was a cookery competition.</p> <p>Volunteers from the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery gave a group of secondary school pupils from various towns and villages across the Khabarovsk Territory a tour. The pupils had the opportunity to explore the region&rsquo;s flagship oil and gas enterprise and gain insight into in-demand professions. At the enterprise museum, they learnt about the main stages in the refinery&rsquo;s development and took part in a team quiz &lsquo;What do you know about oil?&rsquo;.</p> <p>Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf organised a charity campaign among its employees to support a project providing hippotherapy for disabled children at an equestrian club. Additionally, in collaboration with the Sakhalin Ministry of Culture, the oil workers launched the Mosaic of Cultures project, which introduces children to the cultural heritage of the region&rsquo;s peoples. Furthermore, with the company&rsquo;s support, the 10th Living Spring relay festival of national cultures commenced in the Khabarovsk Territory. This event showcases the rich traditions of the peoples of the Amur Region and highlights the interweaving of cultures and continuity across generations.</p> <p>Ceremonial gatherings were held across Rosneft&rsquo;s workplaces, where state, industry, regional and corporate awards were presented to employees who have made significant contributions to the development of the oil and gas sector.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 7, 2026</strong></p> <p>To mark Oil and Gas Industry Workers&rsquo; Day, the opening ceremony of the final competitions of the 21st Rosneft Summer Sports Games was held at the Izmailovo Concert Hall in Moscow</p> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:11:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224760/ <p>To mark Oil and Gas Industry Workers&rsquo; Day, the opening ceremony of the final competitions of the 21st Rosneft Summer Sports Games was held at the Izmailovo Concert Hall in Moscow. The sporting event will run until 12 September, with 20 of the strongest teams from Rosneft&rsquo;s subsidiaries across Russia competing for victory.</p> <p>Promoting sport is one of the key areas of Rosneft&rsquo;s social policy. Every year, the Company organises the Summer and Winter Sports Games, the largest corporate sporting events, in which thousands of employees participate. Almost 2,500 athletes from 60 teams representing Rosneft subsidiaries participated in the Summer Games qualifying rounds, held in eight cities across the country.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_9.jpg" />Over the course of five days at the final competition, oil industry workers will compete in 19 team and individual disciplines to determine the best. The programme includes five-a-side football, volleyball, basketball, powerlifting, table tennis, chess, kettlebell lifting, shot put, running, billiards, shooting, tug-of-war, darts and swimming.</p> <p>During the opening ceremony, the competitors were welcomed by Igor Nikitin, the head coach of the CSKA ice hockey club, who has won the Gagarin Cup twice and has been crowned Russian champion twice. He wished the athletes fair competition, exciting moments and well-deserved victories.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/07/pic_07092026_10.jpg" />The festive atmosphere of the event was enhanced by participants in Rosneft&rsquo;s Energy of Talents corporate festival. They performed their best acts, which were dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The hall was full, with all participants in the Summer Games enjoying their colleagues&rsquo; performances and applauding enthusiastically.</p> <div style="border-left: #7f7f7f 5px solid; background: #f3f3f3; margin-left: 15px; padding: 16px;"> <p style="border-bottom: #c2c2c2 1px dashed; padding-bottom: 7px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>For reference:</strong></p> <p>Rosneft&rsquo;s first mass-participation sports events took place in 2005. These competitions have since become an integral part of the Company&rsquo;s corporate culture. The Summer Games effectively promote a healthy lifestyle, foster a spirit of camaraderie, and support mass sports.</p> <p>Rosneft&rsquo;s athletes also participate in all the major mass sporting events held in Russia, often winning prizes.</p> <p>The Company runs a corporate sports and wellness programme, the Energy of Life, in which employees regularly participate and compete in various sports. Over 134,000 employees participate in the Group-wide sports and fitness programme. Over 96,000 of these employees participate in competitions across various sports at Group-wide events and challenges, as well as regional and national competitions. The Company organises sports training sessions for employees.</p> <p>Rosneft places great emphasis on supporting professional sport. The Company has owned HC CSKA since 2011. During this time, the HC CSKA team has regained its status as the strongest in the Russian Championship, winning the Gagarin Cup three times and the Russian Championship title five times.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />September 7, 2026</strong></p> <p>Russian President Vladimir Putin, via video link, launched the commissioning of the Vostok Oil project &mdash; the first oil from the new oil province was loaded onto the Arctic tanker Valentin Pikul</p> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:24:04 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224691/ <table style="margin: 5px 10px; width: 300px; float: left;" border="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img width="300" height="185" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_06092026_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; color: #000000; font-size: 10px; background-color: #f3f3f3;">Photo: the Presidential Press and Information Office</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Russian President Vladimir Putin, via video link, launched the commissioning of the Vostok Oil project &mdash; the first oil from the new oil province was loaded onto the Arctic tanker Valentin Pikul. During the ceremony, the President was presented with the report by Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC, who was present at the world's northernmost oil terminal at the Bukhta Sever port. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak also joined the event via video link.</p> <p>"At one of the largest Arctic projects &mdash; Vostok Oil in the Krasnoyarsk Territory &mdash; the main oil pipeline has been opened. The first oil has flowed through it toward the Arctic Ocean, to the new Bukhta Sever port terminal, to be loaded onto a tanker. A very important step has been taken toward the implementation of the Vostok Oil project and the development of a new oil and gas province &mdash; one of truly global significance, without any exaggeration," stated Vladimir Putin.</p> <p>The President particularly emphasized that the project is being implemented in compliance with modern environmental standards and requirements for the preservation of the region's unique nature.</p> <p>The President congratulated the participants of the Vostok Oil project and all employees of the oil and gas sector on the upcoming Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day, thanking them for their dedication and contribution to strengthening Russia's energy, industrial and export potential, to regional development, and to improving the quality of life of the people.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_06092026_02.jpg" />As Igor Sechin noted, Vostok Oil is a new Russian oil and gas province of global scale, with a resource base of 7 billion tonnes of high-quality oil with a sulphur content of 0.01&ndash;0.1%.</p> <p>The head of Rosneft reported that more than 2,000 wells have been commissioned at the project. To drill them, a series of Russian-made Arctic drilling rigs &mdash; the Taimyr &mdash; was designed and manufactured, featuring an enclosed thermal contour. "The rigs are equipped with a hydraulic substructure that improves drilling accuracy, as well as domestically produced top-drive systems capable of drilling wells up to 6,000 metres in length," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>To transport the oil, the Vankor&ndash;Payakha&ndash;Bukhta Sever main pipeline was constructed, spanning 790 km with a design capacity of 100 million tonnes per year. The majority of the route &mdash; 414 km &mdash; was laid as a double-line system. A 6 km crossing beneath the bed of the Yenisei River was completed, routed at a depth of approximately 50 metres and embedded up to 8 metres into the riverbed in strict compliance with environmental standards.</p> <p>To ensure year-round port operations in conditions of ice ridges, a special protective dam was constructed. Its reliability, as Sechin noted, was confirmed this spring during heavy ice drift. More than 2,000 bored pile frames with a diameter of 2.5 metres and an embedment depth of up to 100 metres were installed to build the dam. The depth at the berth wall is 18 metres, allowing oil to be loaded onto Arctic tankers with a deadweight of 120,000 tonnes.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_06092026_03.jpg" />The head of Rosneft reported that the project's port complex currently comprises an oil-loading berth, two cargo berths, a port fleet berth, and 14 storage tanks with a capacity of 30,000 tonnes each for oil accumulation and storage. Full development calls for 102 tanks in total.</p> <p>As Igor Sechin noted, the commissioning of the Vostok Oil project will enable the shipment of 30 million tonnes of oil to consumers as early as the second half of 2027, and up to 50 million tonnes by 2030. "Further development of the project makes it possible to increase supplies to the market to 100 million tonnes of oil per year, subject to market demand and favourable economic conditions. The project's life cycle is designed for a century, and with additional exploration, it can be extended several times over," Sechin reported.</p> <p>The project's power supply will be provided by new grid infrastructure and generation capacity of up to 3.5 GW, encompassing 15 local energy districts, 16 power plants, and 9,000 km of power transmission lines. Wind energy holds a special place in this system &mdash; a wind farm with a capacity of 50 MW is currently under construction, with plans to expand it to 200 MW. Wind turbines with a rotor diameter of 172 metres will harness the significant wind potential of the Taimyr Peninsula.</p> <p>Sechin also reported that more than 50,000 people and 16,280 units of equipment are currently deployed at Vostok Oil facilities. Workers are accommodated in four modern, comfortable field camps equipped with autonomous life-support systems and digital services, including medical care. A total of 15 such camps are planned.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_06092026_04.jpg" />The total investment in the integrated project has reached 4 trillion roubles. "All equipment used at the Vostok Oil project is manufactured in Russia. Every rouble invested in the project generates demand for domestically produced goods and services with a multiplier effect of 9," Igor Sechin emphasised. He also reported on the construction of an air transport complex with a new Severny airport featuring a 3,500-metre runway.</p> <p>Igor Sechin requested the President's permission to commence the first oil shipment from the Vostok Oil project onto the Arc6 ice-class Arctic tanker Valentin Pikul. Upon receiving the President's command, the head of Rosneft initiated the loading. Sechin noted that, following the Valentin Pikul, the oil would be received by the Aframax-type tanker Akademik Gubkin, with a deadweight of approximately 120,000 tonnes, which was already waiting at anchorage. Both vessels were built at Zvezda, Russia's largest shipyard, operated by Rosneft.</p> <p>A film showcasing the main facilities of the Vostok Oil project was also presented to the President. It featured, among other things, the satellite communications network organised by Rosneft on the Taimyr Peninsula, as well as the fibre-optic line being laid from Krasnoyarsk, stretching 850 km.</p> <p>Following the screening, Igor Sechin congratulated Vladimir Putin on the launch of the Vostok Oil project. "I congratulate you on the birthday of the new Russian oil province, Vostok Oil.<img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_06092026_05.jpg" /> This event stands alongside such great achievements as the discovery of West Siberian oil during the Soviet era," Sechin concluded.</p> <p>At the close of the ceremony, Vladimir Putin noted that work at the oilfield is planned for decades ahead. "This is a major event for the country's economy as a whole. I congratulate everyone on this occasion and on this achievement, because this is the first &mdash; yet very important &mdash; step in the implementation of the largest oil and gas project in our country," said Vladimir Putin.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />September 6, 2026</strong></p> <p>The VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum (RCEBF) took place in Vladivostok</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:55:07 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224687/ <p>The VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum (RCEBF) took place in Vladivostok. Welcoming addresses of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were delivered to the participants.</p> <p>The Forum was attended by approximately 450 people, including representatives of more than 100 of the largest Russian and Chinese companies in the energy and related sectors of the economy, the financial sector, as well as scientists and industry experts.</p> <p>Keynote addresses at the opening ceremony of the RCEBF were delivered by Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Environmental Safety and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC; Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council and member of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China; Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation; and Dai Houliang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).</p> <p>The welcoming address of the Russian President to the RCEBF participants was read out by Igor Sechin. According to Vladimir Putin, the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People&rsquo;s Republic of China continue to develop steadily.</p> <p>"Energy has traditionally been one of the most important and dynamic areas of our economic cooperation," the Russian President's address stated.</p> <p>Regular direct dialogue among representatives of the relevant government agencies, business communities, and expert circles within the framework of the Russia-China Energy Business Forum undoubtedly makes a significant contribution to the timely resolution of pressing issues in fuel and energy cooperation. "I hope that your work at this forum will also be substantive and productive and that the ideas and initiatives put forward will be translated into practical action," Vladimir Putin noted in his address.</p> <p>The message of the Chinese President was read out by Ding Xuexiang. In his congratulatory message, Xi Jinping sincerely greeted the forum participants on its opening.</p> <p>"Amid a complex and evolving international situation the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has maintained high-level development, and bilateral energy cooperation has yielded fruitful results, strongly promoting the two countries' common development and becoming an example of mutually beneficial cooperation," the Chinese leader noted.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_04092026_05.jpg" />Xi Jinping emphasized that global energy landscape is undergoing profound adjustments, with opportunities and challenges intertwined. China stands ready to work with Russia to continuously deepen energy cooperation and jointly safeguard the stability and smooth operation of energy industrial and supply chains, he added.</p> <p><strong>China and Russia &mdash; Regulator and Guarantor</strong></p> <p>In his address, Igor Sechin expressed deep gratitude to the leaders of Russia and China for their support and ongoing personal attention to issues of bilateral energy cooperation development, and also thanked his Chinese friends and Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang personally for participating in the forum.</p> <p>The head of Rosneft noted that Russia and China serve as the regulator of the global energy market and the guarantor of world energy security. Igor Sechin explained that the two countries account for one-third of all energy produced in the world &mdash; equivalent to 4.8 billion tonnes of oil per year in oil equivalent terms.</p> <p>Today, China controls approximately 30% of global industrial output &mdash; nearly twice as much as the United States and the European Union combined. Over the past 20 years, China's share has tripled, Igor Sechin noted.</p> <p>"Today, China is the world&rsquo;s only industrial superpower &mdash; it accounts for 54% of steel production, 85-90% of rare earth metal processing, over 70% of the production capacity for renewable energy equipment, and over 80% of all new ship building orders worldwide," the head of Rosneft stated.</p> <p>The energy sector powers the entire Chinese economy, from heavy machinery to high technology. Meanwhile, conventional energy continues to serve as the backbone of the country.</p> <p>"China has overcome the Hormuz crisis thanks to its timely creation of stockpiles, large-scale electrification and partnership with Russia," Igor Sechin said.</p> <p>According to him, this strategy is based on a balanced approach to energy security that was implemented as part of the "the Four Energy Revolutions Strategy" announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2014.</p> <p>At the same time, China has successfully transformed from a major consumer and importer into an active market leader, and the position held by both our countries in the global economy and energy sector creates the foundation for synergy.</p> <p>"This year China in fact seized the initiative from OPEC and without entering any cartels managed to stabilize the global oil market by cutting oil imports by 5.5 million barrels per day.&nbsp;&nbsp; Experts estimate that without these measures oil prices could have risen by $30 per barrel additionally," Igor Sechin said.</p> <p><strong>Synergy of Two Countries</strong></p> <p>The position held by Russia and China in the global economy and energy sector creates the foundation for synergy between our two countries.</p> <p>"The key role here belongs to the unique resource base of Russia which possesses the world's largest oil and gas reserves, amounting to roughly 60 bln tons of oil equivalent, which equals 14% of global reserves," the head of Rosneft said at the opening of the Russia-China Energy Business Forum.</p> <p>Russia also ranks second in the world in proven coal reserves, Igor Sechin emphasized.</p> <p>Russia's well-developed production capabilities accounts for 12% of global hydrocarbon exports, the head of Rosneft said.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_04092026_06.jpg" />"Our country has been China's largest oil exporter for the past four years, with annual supplies exceeding 100 million tons," the head of Rosneft said.</p> <p>In the first seven months of this year Russia supplied 67 million tons of oil, reaching a record 23% of China's total imports, he added.</p> <p>The head of Rosneft recalled that in 2024, Russia also became the largest gas supplier to China &mdash; surpassing Turkmenistan, Australia, and Qatar &mdash; and continues to ramp up supplies.</p> <p>By the end of 2025, Russia accounted for almost a third (30%) of natural gas supplies to China &mdash; including 47% of pipeline gas imports and 14% of liquefied natural gas imports.</p> <p><strong>China &mdash; an "Electrostate"</strong></p> <p>The energy sector powers the entire Chinese economy, from heavy machinery to high technology. Meanwhile, conventional energy continues to serve as the backbone of the country, said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>According to Mr. Sechin, China's installed generation capacity, the largest in the world, this June exceeded four thousand gigawatts, more than three times that of the United States. Last year alone, China added more than 500 gigawatts of generating capacity, equivalent to half the installed capacity of the European Union or the entire capacity of India.</p> <p>Igor Sechin noted that China is not seeking to rapidly phase out coal: over the next 10 years, coal's share in China's electricity consumption will remain at around 40%.</p> <p>"Russia&rsquo;s supplies cover about 20% of China&rsquo;s coal imports. Last year, the deliveries amounted to nearly 90 million tons," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>China is also implementing the world's largest nuclear power development programme: the country currently operates 64 nuclear reactors &mdash; 15% of all active reactors in the world &mdash; and has 37 reactors under construction, representing approximately half of all projects currently being implemented globally, the head of Rosneft noted.</p> <p>Russia, possessing expertise across the entire nuclear fuel cycle &mdash; from uranium mining to nuclear fuel disposal &mdash; is an active participant in nuclear power cooperation, Igor Sechin emphasized.</p> <p>Russia is China's leading supplier of enriched uranium, accounting for up to 90% of purchases. In 2025, the volume of these supplies increased by 40%.</p> <p>China's leadership attaches great importance to the phased development of renewable energy, Igor Sechin noted. Over the past 10 years, electricity generation from renewable sources has grown tenfold, and the share of such sources in total generation reached 25% by the end of 2025. The target is to increase this indicator to 30% by 2030.</p> <p>According to the head of Rosneft, energy storage plays a crucial role in ensuring power grid flexibility. Last year, China commissioned 162 gigawatt-hours of new battery energy storage capacity. This accounts for about half of the global volume and is three and a half times the capacity added by the US. "This volume is sufficient to charge three million electric vehicles at one go," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>China actively develops its power grid infrastructure, investing around $100 billion annually, which accounts for one-fifth of global investment.</p> <p>According to the International Energy Agency, China&rsquo;s main transmission lines span 1.6 million kilometers, outstripping the combined total of the US, EU, and India.</p> <p>At the same time, China is taking a rational approach to the distribution of energy resources and computing capacity, Igor Sechin emphasized. "For example, there is a plan to locate data centers in regions abundant in resources of new energy," he explained.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_04092026_07.jpg" />Long-term power purchase agreements by data centers are being encouraged, which optimizes the investment burden on power generation. "Therefore, in case of a need to build additional generating capacity, such issue is resolved at the expense of the data centers themselves rather than the consumers," the head of Rosneft noted.</p> <p><strong>Settlements in Rubles and Yuan</strong></p> <p>Mutual settlements between Russia and China are now almost entirely conducted in national currencies, said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>The process of diversifying international payment instruments is currently moving at a vigorous pace. The share of the yuan in China's international payment transactions has grown from 2% to 53% over the past 15 years.</p> <p>"To consolidate the use of national currencies, it is required to fine-tune the relevant infrastructure and instruments supporting clearing operations and open the correspondent accounts. We continue to count on the assistance of the Bank of Russia and People's Bank of China in this matter," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p><strong>The Success of Bilateral Cooperation</strong></p> <p>Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC, concluded his address at the opening of the VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum by expressing confidence in the success of cooperation between the two countries.</p> <p>Igor Sechin noted that in day-to-day operations, particular attention will need to be paid to risk management, as risks will grow amid ever-new unilateral ventures and unjustified political schemes. Such threats include trade wars, U.S. dollar volatility, the rising national debt of Western countries, and the erosion of the international legal system.</p> <p>"Only by working together can we achieve the results and reach our goals in the face of threats. All the more valuable is our trusting and mutually supplementing partnership. They say in China &lsquo;A single string cannot make music, and a single tree does not make a forest'," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>"The conditions for the further development of our strategic partnership have already been created, so they need maintaining and strengthening. In this race, we must win. Its outcome will determine the fate of our peoples. As they say in China, &lsquo;The east wind prevails over the west wind'," Igor Sechin concluded, congratulating the participants on the opening of the VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum and wishing everyone productive work.</p> <p><strong>The Cornerstone of Cooperation</strong></p> <p>Chinese State Council Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang noted that energy cooperation is the cornerstone of practical China-Russia cooperation.</p> <p>"Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Putin, China-Russia comprehensive energy cooperation is developing dynamically. Since the beginning of this year, our cooperation has been yielding new practical results. Energy trade is steadily strengthening. Russia remains China's largest energy supplier," he said.</p> <p>Ding Xuexiang emphasized that responding jointly to challenges is a defining feature of Russia-China cooperation, especially against the backdrop of complex international turbulence and geopolitical conflicts.</p> <p>"Our cooperation also faces considerable difficulties and obstacles. The parties are making full use of existing mechanisms, stepping up coordination in a timely manner, and effectively resolving difficulties and vulnerabilities in our cooperation. Our cooperation is advancing steadily," Xuexiang said.</p> <p>The Chinese Vice Premier recalled that this year, against the backdrop of shipping problems in the Strait of Hormuz, China-Russia energy cooperation has been advancing steadily.</p> <p>"This not only effectively ensures China's energy security and Russia's development interests, but also plays an important role in the stable functioning of the global energy market," Ding Xuexiang emphasized.</p> <p><strong>A Guarantee of Stability</strong></p> <p>Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak began his address by thanking Rosneft and CNPC for organizing and hosting the forum. "This eighth meeting has brought together a representative group of participants in Vladivostok," Novak said.</p> <p>Speaking about trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, Alexander Novak noted that the backbone of this cooperation is the fuel and energy sector: it forms the foundation of Russian exports, creates investment opportunities, and connects industry, transport, infrastructure, and technology.</p> <p>"The most important thing that Russia offers the market alongside its resources is reliability. Even under conditions of external pressure, the Russian fuel and energy sector fulfills its obligations in full, playing a stabilizing role in the global energy market," the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said.</p> <p>"Our shared task is to strengthen energy security, guarantee stability of shipments, and build up infrastructure, technology, and investment," Alexander Novak noted.</p> <p><strong>Priorities for Joint Work</strong></p> <p>CNPC President Dai Houliang, speaking at the RCEBF opening ceremony, noted that against the backdrop of the global transformation of the world's energy architecture, deepening cooperation with Russia is of exceptional importance for the stability of global markets.</p> <p>CNPC intends to steadfastly follow the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthen integration across the entire chain &mdash; from extraction to processing, optimize the cross-border pipeline system, and enhance supply chain resilience.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/pic_04092026_08.jpg" />The company plans to actively develop hydrogen energy, energy storage systems, technologies for carbon capture, utilization and geological storage, and clean hydrocarbon production, as well as digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence at all stages of the production cycle.</p> <p>In addition, CNPC, together with its Russian partners, intends to participate through the SCO and BRICS in shaping a fair and balanced global energy governance system, and to counter common risks and challenges in global energy markets.</p> <p>Following the opening ceremony, the forum continued at the level of heads of major energy companies, experts, and representatives of the scientific community. Substantive reports were presented on cooperation in nuclear energy, on the cooperation of electricity grid companies in the field of advanced technologies, and on the prospects for development of the oil and gas sector.</p> <p>The topics of renewable energy sources, modern financial instruments for the fuel and energy sector, as well as the global structural-technological balance &mdash; at the center of which stand Russia and China &mdash; were addressed separately.</p> <p>The Russia-China Energy Business Forum has been held annually since 2018 in accordance with agreements reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.</p> <p>The Forum is held under the auspices of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Environmental Safety and the National Energy Administration of China. Rosneft and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) serve as co-organizers of the RCEBF.</p> <p>The next, IX Russia-China Energy Business Forum will be held in 2027 in China.</p> <p><a href="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/RCEBF_2016_report_en.pdf">Text of the report by I.I. SECHIN, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission for Strategic Development of the Fuel and Energy Sector and Environmental Safety, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Oil Company, at the 8th Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum</a></p> <p><a href="/upload/site2/attach/0/01/11/RCEBF_2016_Presentation_en.pdf">Presentation to the report by I.I. SECHIN, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission for Strategic Development of the Fuel and Energy Sector and Environmental Safety, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Oil Company, at the 8th Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum</a></p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />September 4, 2026</strong></p> <p>Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC, concluded his address at the opening of the VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum by expressing confidence in the success of bilateral Russo-Chinese cooperation.</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:52 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224682/ <p>Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC, concluded his address at the opening of the VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum by expressing confidence in the success of bilateral Russo-Chinese cooperation.</p> <p>Igor Sechin noted that in day-to-day work, particular attention will need to be paid to risk management, as risks will grow amid ever-new unilateral reckless undertakings and unjustified political schemes. Such threats include tariff wars, US dollar volatility, increase of government debt in Western countries, destruction of the international law system.</p> <p>"Only by working together can we achieve the results and reach our goals in the face of threats. All the more valuable is our trusting and mutually supplementing partnership. They say in China &lsquo;A single string cannot make music, and a single tree does not make a forest&rsquo;," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p>"The conditions for the further development of our strategic partnership have already been created, so they need maintaining and strengthening. In this race, we must win. Its outcome will determine the fate of our peoples. As they say in China, &lsquo;The east wind prevails over the west wind'," Igor Sechin concluded, congratulating the participants on the opening of the VIII Russia-China Energy Business Forum and wishing everyone productive work.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />September 4, 2026</strong></p> <p>Mutual settlements between Russia and China are now almost entirely conducted in national currencies, said Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:28:39 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224681/ <p>Mutual settlements between Russia and China are now almost entirely conducted in national currencies, said Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC.</p> <p>Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Russia-China Energy Business Forum, he noted that the process of diversifying international payment instruments is currently moving at a vigorous pace. The share of the yuan in China's international payment transactions has grown from 2% to 53% over the past 15 years.</p> <p>"Mutual settlements between our two countries are already handled almost entirely in rubles and yuans. To consolidate the use of national currencies, it is required to fine-tune the relevant infrastructure and instruments supporting clearing operations and open the correspondent accounts. We continue to count on the assistance of the Bank of Russia and People's Bank of China in this matter," said Igor Sechin.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />September 4, 2026</strong></p> <p>The position of Russia and China in the global economy and energy sector creates a fundamental basis for synergy between the two countries, believes Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:21:26 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/224680/ <p>The position of Russia and China in the global economy and energy sector creates a fundamental basis for synergy between the two countries, believes Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Energy Sector Development Strategy and Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft PJSC.</p> <p>"The key role here belongs to the unique resource base of Russia which possesses the world's largest oil and gas reserves, amounting to roughly 60 bln tons of oil equivalent, which equals 14% of global reserves," he said at the opening of the Russia-China Energy Business Forum.</p> <p>Russia also ranks second in the world in terms of proven coal reserves, Igor Sechin emphasized.</p> <p>Russia's well-developed production capabilities accounts for 12% of global hydrocarbon exports, the head of Rosneft said.</p> <p>"Thanks to the higher efficiency of Russian oil purchases compared to the Middle Eastern alternative, we assess that starting from 2022 the total economic benefit for China amounts to $27 billion," Igor Sechin added.</p> <p>"Our country has been China's largest oil exporter for the past four years, with annual supplies exceeding 100 million tons," the head of Rosneft said.</p> <p>In the first seven months of this year, 67 million tonnes of oil were delivered, and Russia&rsquo;s share in Chinese imports reached a record 23%, he added.</p> <p>The head of Rosneft recalled that in 2024, Russia also became the largest gas supplier to China &mdash; surpassing Turkmenistan, Australia, and Qatar &mdash; and continues to ramp up supplies.</p> <p>By the end of 2025 Russia accounted for almost a third (30%) of natural gas supplies to China &mdash; including 47% of pipeline gas import and 14% of liquefied natural gas import.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />September 4, 2026</strong></p>