News - https://www.rosneft.com/press/news https://www.rosneft.com/press/news ru-ru rss_generator Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:38:52 +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" />During the period 2021&ndash;2025, Rosneft's enterprises made a substantial contribution to the conservation of nature and biodiversity</p> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:09:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223951/ <p>During the period 2021&ndash;2025, Rosneft's enterprises made a substantial contribution to the conservation of nature and biodiversity. This was achieved by planting a total of around 46 million tree seedlings and saplings.</p> <p>21 March marks International Forest Day, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly to draw attention to forest conservation and the sustainable use of forest resources.</p> <p>In 2025, Rosneft's employees participated in a reforestation initiative, planting 8.1 million saplings of various species. RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Verkhnechonskneftegaz, East Siberian Oil and Gas Company, RN-Nyaganneftegaz and RN-Uvatneftegaz made the largest contributions to this initiative.</p> <p>RN-Yuganskneftegaz staff have planted 3.1 million conifer seedlings across an area of over 830 hectares in the forest districts of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra. Reforestation efforts were implemented in areas impacted by wildfires in the Agansky, Uraysky, Samarovsky, Nefteyugansky and Yugansky forest districts. The seedlings of Siberian spruce, Scots pine and cedar pine are adapted to local climatic conditions, which improves the survival rate of the young trees.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_20032026_10.jpg" />Verkhnechonskneftegaz has planted 1.1 million Siberian pine saplings across an area of 540 hectares in the Irkutsk and Kirov forest districts, which fall within the boundaries of the Baikal Nature Reserve, as well as in the Kuitun forest district of the Irkutsk Region.</p> <p>Environmentalists from the East Siberian Oil and Gas Company have planted around 1 million conifer seedlings across an area of over 310 hectares in Siberia. Oil workers have organised agronomic maintenance to improve the survival rate of the saplings. In order to ensure the successful establishment of the forest area, it is essential to clear the planting sites of weeds and to improve the soil conditions. In addition, for over a decade, the enterprise has been supporting scientific research aimed at preserving the fragile ecosystem of Evenkia.</p> <p>RN-Nyaganneftegaz has planted over 838,000 Siberian and Scots pine saplings across an area of 240 hectares. RN-Uvatneftegaz planted 744,000 pine saplings across 200 hectares of land in the Tyumen Region, and also carried out agronomic maintenance on previously planted forest stands.</p> <p>In Yamal, RN-Purneftegaz employees planted 443,000 pine saplings across an area of 78 hectares, whilst Sevkomneftegaz planted 83,000 saplings across an area of over 26 hectares, and Kharampurneftegaz planted 24,000 seedlings across an area of 208 hectares. The enterprises' eco-teams were also responsible for the agricultural maintenance of the sites.</p> <p>Activists from Bashneft have planted 255,000 coniferous trees in the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Tyumen Region. This has created a young forest covering 73 hectares. In 2025, the flagship project involved planting 24,000 trees along the shores of Lake Aslikul &mdash; largest lake in Bashkortostan. The initiative addresses a pressing environmental challenge: the shallowing and swamping of the reservoir's coastal zone.</p> <p>Samotlorneftegaz has planted more than 200,000 coniferous tree seedlings across the Ural Federal District.&nbsp; Over the next few years, a full pine forest will be established throughout the landscaped areas, covering a total of over 60 hectares.</p> <p>In 2025, volunteers from Samaraneftegaz planted 15,500 pine saplings and 4,000 saplings of other forest species in the Samara Region.</p> <p>Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz has planted over 700,000 conifer seedlings across an area of 268 hectares within the Karatuz, Tyukhtet and Uzhur forest districts of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_20032026_8.jpg" />RN-Vankor has successfully completed agricultural work across an area of almost 400 hectares in the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District. This work was carried out to maintain the 800,000 pine and Siberian spruce saplings previously planted.</p> <p>Rosneft employees and their families are committed to environmental initiatives. These include tree-planting and improving urban and park areas. They also participate in nationwide campaigns such as Green Spring, Forest Planting Day, Save the Forest and others.</p> <p>For instance, as part of the international Memory Garden campaign marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, activists from Udmurtneft planted over 24,000 young fir trees. Volunteers from Samaranneftegaz participated in the initiative, planting over 33,000 pine seedlings across an area of 7 hectares. In a joint effort, employees of Orenburgneft and activists from the Movement of the Firsts planted over 10,000 pine saplings across a 4.5-hectare area of the Buzuluk pine forest that had been damaged by a wildfire. As part of the campaign, the Syzran Oil Refinery planted 3,000 pine and birch saplings in the Racheysky forest district. The young forest will serve as a reminder of the immortal heroism of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.</p> <p>Preserving the environment for future generations is an integral part of the Rosneft's corporate culture and social policy. The Company implements large-scale environmental programmes aimed at minimising environmental impact, improving the eco-friendly production, and preserving and replenishing natural ecosystems.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 20, 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 33rd Troitsky Ski Marathon took place on Sakhalin, with the support of Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf (Rosneft subsidiary)</p> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223952/ <p>The 33rd Troitsky Ski Marathon took place on Sakhalin, with the support of Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf (Rosneft subsidiary). The tournament attracted almost 1,000 competitors, including skiers from Sakhalin Region and various other parts of the Far East.</p> <p>This year, the marathon has been elevated to a new status, as it has been included in the prestigious RussiaLoppet national race series. This large-scale project promotes skiing, brings together amateurs and professionals in mass-start events, and encourages participants to travel across Russia.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_20032026_4.jpg" />The Troitsky Marathon track is characterised by varied terrain and passes through picturesque locations, including along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. The starting point is located in the village of Troitskoye, offering panoramic views of the mountain range stretching along the Susunai Valley. Distances range between 200 metres and 50 kilometres, making the programme suitable for athletes of all ages and levels of fitness. Particular attention is being paid to the younger generation, for whom a range of races from 200 metres to 3 kilometres have been organised. The marathon has also made provisions for physically challenged participants, with special 1- and 2-kilometre routes set up for them.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_20032026_3.jpg" />More than 200 athletes from the professional skiing community participated in the 25 km and 50 km endurance events. The Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf employees also demonstrated a high level of fitness on the course; they take part in the marathon every year and share the values of a healthy lifestyle.</p> <p>A commitment to sport, the values of a healthy lifestyle and teamwork are integral components of Rosneft's social policy. <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_20032026_2.jpg" />The Company implements comprehensive programmes to promote healthy lifestyles and active leisure activities among its employees, organising summer and winter sports days, as well as tournaments in various sports. The Company allocates significant funds to the construction of sports facilities, the organisation of mass competitions and the staging of major sporting events in the regions of its operations.</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>As part of the Energy of Life corporate sports and wellness initiative, employees of Rosneft regularly participate in sporting activities and compete in various competitions, including those at national level. The Energy of Life initiative has united over 140,000 workers under its umbrella.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 20, 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" />Rosneft has unveiled a historical and cultural project for car tourists, dedicated to the life of the eminent Russian surgeon and professor of medicine V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky, later known as Saint Luke</p> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223953/ <p>Rosneft has unveiled a historical and cultural project for car tourists, dedicated to the life of the eminent Russian surgeon and professor of medicine V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky, later known as Saint Luke. A museum exhibition dedicated to the life of this legendary figure is on display in the village of Bolshaya Murta in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. This location forms part of the Krasnoyarsk&ndash;Yeniseysk tourist route, <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_19032026_05.jpg" />which was presented by Rosneft and the Krasnoyarsk Territory Tourism Agency last year.</p> <p>The project was unveiled at Rosneft's new flagship filling station in Krasnoyarsk. The Company is committed to the development of domestic automobile tourism and aims to create comfortable conditions for car travellers. The new facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a state-of-the-art filling station capable of simultaneously filling six vehicles with high-quality fuel, including the proprietary Pulsar-95. <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_19032026_06.jpg" />The Zerno caf&eacute; offers visitors a varied menu, including coffee, hot dogs, burgers, pastries and a wide range of ready-made meals.</p> <p>With the support of Rosneft, a new exhibition dedicated to the life of Saint Luke (Voino-Yasenetsky), a world-renowned surgeon, scientist and spiritual writer, has opened at the Bolshemurtinsky Local History Museum this year. Among the most valuable exhibits are authentic artefacts that capture the spirit of the era and tell <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_19032026_07.jpg" />a personal story in which two vocations &ndash; medicine and faith &ndash; came together.</p> <p>The highly skilled doctor Valentin Feklisovich Voino-Yasenetsky has experienced significant challenges in his professional career. He has worked as a surgeon in both local hospitals and military hospitals. He combined his medical practice with academic work, drawing on his extensive practical experience. In the 1920s, V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky, a surgeon whose scientific work had already gained recognition from the medical community, took monastic vows under the name of Luke. <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_19032026_08.jpg" />During the Great Patriotic War, whilst in exile, he saved thousands of lives. He operated on the wounded and served as chief consultant to all military hospitals in the Krasnoyarsk Territory.</p> <p>In addition to the primary exhibition dedicated to Saint Luke, the museum's staff members organise guided tours of the sites associated with Voino-Yasenetsky. These sites include the temple, the church, and the district hospital where he worked during the Great Patriotic War. <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_19032026_09.jpg" />The spring of Saint Luke is particularly popular, and was historically used by Voino-Yasenetsky to prepare medicines.</p> <p>The Bolshemurtinsky Local History Museum holds a collection of over three thousand items, including works of art, archaeological discoveries, coins, natural history specimens and ethnographic artefacts. For instance, the World of the Siberian Village exhibition hall provides an insight into the history of the settlement of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the customs, traditions and rituals of the local peasantry.</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's retail network is the largest in the Russian Federation in terms of geographical coverage and number of stations, and the Rosneft filling station brand is one of the leaders in Russia in terms of recognition and fuel quality. The retail chain of the Company covers 62 Russian regions. The Company has a network of approximately 3,000 operating filling stations. The new filling station is the Company's fifth site in Solnechny, one of Krasnoyarsk's fastest-growing neighbourhoods. The total number of Rosneft filling stations in the region has now risen to 19.</p> <p>Earlier, Rosneft signed memorandums on cooperation in the development of domestic tourism with the Moscow City Tourism Committee, the Krasnoyarsk and Altai Territories, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Republic of Udmurtia, and the Arkhangelsk, Samara, Voronezh and Ulyanovsk Regions.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 19, 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" />Reindeer Herder&rsquo;s Day, the main national holiday of the indigenous peoples of the North, took place in Yamal with the support of Kharampurneftegaz and RN-Purneftegaz, Rosneft&rsquo;s subsidiaries</p> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223954/ <p>Reindeer Herder&rsquo;s Day, the main national holiday of the indigenous peoples of the North, took place in Yamal with the support of Kharampurneftegaz and RN-Purneftegaz, Rosneft&rsquo;s subsidiaries.</p> <p>The ethnic village of Kharampur has become a centre of attraction for reindeer herders and fishermen from settlements across the Purovsky District, as well as for residents of nearby towns. The customs and secrets of the art practised by the indigenous peoples of the North, who use reindeer sledges to travel across the winter tundra, are carefully passed down to young reindeer herders from generation to generation. The competitors showcased their proficiency in reindeer sleigh handling on the designated track. The contest for the top position emerged as the most notable event of the festival.</p> <p>The national charm and beauty of northern traditions came to life through performances of Nenets songs and authentic dances by folk ensembles. Craftswomen dressed in colourful traditional winter attire &ndash; yagushkas &ndash; participated in a national costume competition. The jury evaluated both the practicality and the fine craftsmanship of the beaded embroidery on traditional handmade winter coats and belts. Inside the warm chums, guests were treated to the bounty of Yamal&rsquo;s natural resources, including reindeer meat, fish, taiga tea and berries.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_17032026_02.jpg" />The festive programme also included a quiz on the history and culture of the indigenous region. Participants of all ages provided answers to questions regarding folk traditions and daily life, nomadic routes, the symbols and meanings of ornamentation, and the folklore and legends of the Nenets people.</p> <p>Rosneft is committed to creating the conditions for sustainable socio-economic development in the northern territories. Social projects cover a wide range of areas, from the promotion of reindeer herding operations to the support of educational, cultural and sporting events. The Company&rsquo;s enterprises actively support initiatives designed to preserve the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples and strengthen inter-ethnic dialogue.</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 enterprises have implemented numerous social and charitable projects in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, with a view to promoting the development of indigenous communities and associations. These include the revival of the ethnic village of Kharampur. With the help of Rosneft, Kharampur has become the center of the forest Nenets culture. 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 learn 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> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 17, 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" />A bear cub was born in the Novosibirsk Zoo to a pair of polar bears that are under the care of Rosneft</p> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:32:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223961/ <table style="margin: 5px 10px; width: 300px; float: left;" border="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_16032026_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; color: #000000; font-size: 10px; background-color: #f3f3f3;">photo by Vladimir Shpakov</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>A bear cub was born in the Novosibirsk Zoo to a pair of polar bears that are under the care of Rosneft. The mother bear has emerged from her lair with her newborn cub.</p> <p>Conservation and protection of the polar bear population is one of the main aspects of Rosneft's environmental programme. Since 2013, Rosneft has been patronising all polar bears in Russian zoos.</p> <p>Kai and Gerda, the polar bears living at Novosibirsk Zoo, became parents for the first time in 2013. The newborn bear cub is their seventh baby. The bear cub is being monitored by zoologists and vets using cameras installed inside the enclosure complex. The specialists have reported that the baby is active and has a healthy appetite. The sex of the newborn will be determined during the first veterinary examination.</p> <p>The birth of a polar bear in a zoo is a significant event that contributes to the preservation of the species. The polar bear is listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation as endangered, as well as in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and has the status of a rare or endangered species. The total number of polar bears in Russia is about 4,000 individuals.</p> <p>Along with the newborn cub, Rosneft currently has responsibility for 37 polar bears across 16 zoos nationwide. The Company provides for the animals' care, feeding and veterinary treatment, as well as the refurbishment and construction of enclosures. It also helps to develop special toys designed to encourage the animals to be more active.</p> <table style="margin: 5px 10px; width: 300px; float: right;" border="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_16032026_02.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; color: #000000; font-size: 10px; background-color: #f3f3f3;">photo by Vladimir Shpakov</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Rosneft is also implementing a comprehensive programme to support and protect polar bears living in the wild without maternal care. These efforts have resulted in the successful rescue of six orphaned bear cubs in the Russian Arctic.</p> <p>Since 2014, Rosneft has been conducting expeditions to study polar bears in collaboration with leading Russian scientists. During this period, the Company organised 10 scientific expeditions. In 2024, Rosneft initiated a new four-year cycle of research into northern predator as part of Tamura, its corporate programme for preserving the biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 16, 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" />Rosneft's Research and Development Centre organised a tour of the laboratories specialising in catalytic oil refining processes for master's students at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas</p> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223955/ <p>Rosneft's Research and Development Centre organised a tour of the laboratories specialising in catalytic oil refining processes for master's students at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.</p> <p>During the tour, students gained insight into the processes and features involved in the development and production of modern catalysts, which play a crucial role in oil refining to produce various types of fuels and oils. The students were shown the catalyst testing facilities, much of the equipment for which is manufactured in the university's own workshops and assembled by laboratory staff.</p> <p>The Centre's scientists also presented a range of catalysts for winter and Arctic diesel fuels and high-octane petrol. They shared their experience of developing these catalysts from concept to implementation.</p> <p>The tour generated interest in internships and employment opportunities at the research centre. The Company's youth policy is centred on providing career guidance, identifying, supporting and developing talented young people.</p> <p>Rosneft's Research and Development Centre organises regular tours of its laboratories for students from relevant universities, Rosneft class students and activists from the Movement of the Firsts. These tours offer students an insight into the profession from their school days. University students are presented with the opportunity to undertake practical training in laboratories and other departments, under the guidance of experienced mentors. This provides them with the chance to gain valuable practical experience, demonstrate their abilities and, potentially, secure employment even before they graduate.</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>Over 200 students of the Gubkin University do practical training and undertake the internship in Rosneft annually. The best students and promising lecturers are awarded with corporate grants and scholarships. Furthermore, university students actively participate in Rosneft's scientific and technical conferences for young professionals, and the top students from Rosneft classes in the regions where the Company operates go on to study at Gubkin RSU after graduating from school. Currently, over 140 Rosneft classes graduates study in the university.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 13, 2026</strong></p> <p>Following the implementation of energy-saving measures in 2025, Bashneft (Rosneft subsidiary) reduced its energy consumption by over 80,000 tonnes of fuel equivalent, with the economic effect exceeding 1.3 billion roubles</p> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223956/ <p>Following the implementation of energy-saving measures in 2025, Bashneft (Rosneft subsidiary) reduced its energy consumption by over 80,000 tonnes of fuel equivalent, with the economic effect exceeding 1.3 billion roubles.</p> <p>It is estimated that the reduction in energy consumption in oil and gas production has amounted to over 18,000 tonnes of fuel equivalent. At the enterprise's fields in Bashkortostan, high-efficiency horizontal pumping units have been installed in the reservoir pressure maintenance system. In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra, the primary impact on assets was achieved through the introduction of new equipment in the mechanised well fleet.</p> <p>In the downstream sector, energy savings in 2025 improved by 78% compared with the previous year, amounting to 513 million roubles, or over 56,000 tonnes of fuel equivalent. The primary benefits were realised through the optimisation of operating modes for energy-intensive equipment, the modernisation of heat exchangers, alterations to the heating system for storage tanks in the product depots, and the implementation of an enhanced process control system.</p> <p>In the petrochemical sector, the total savings amounted to over 5,800 tonnes of fuel equivalent, or 63.9 million roubles. A significant proportion of this was achieved through reduced fuel and steam consumption, optimisation of pipeline operations and the introduction of energy-efficient lighting equipment.</p> <p>By replacing the lighting at a number of its filling stations with energy-saving fixtures and installing energy-efficient boilers, Bashneft-Retail has saved 67 tonnes of fuel equivalent.</p> <p>Improvement of production asset efficiency is one of the key components of the Rosneft's strategy. The Company works systematically to rationalise the use of energy resources and reduce energy consumption, optimising electrical loads and thermal processes.</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 and gas production and refining. The company's key assets are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Its key assets are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Oil and gas exploration and production are also carried out in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra, the Nenets Autonomous District, the Orenburg Region, and the Republic of Tatarstan.</p> <p>Bashneft-Retail LLC is the operator responsible for managing Bashneft filling stations across 14 Russian regions. The enterprise's filling stations offer high-quality fuel produced by Bashneft's refineries - Euro-5 and Euro-6 environmental class petrols, proprietary ATUM petrol brands, and diesel fuel.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 12, 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" />Rosneft has established an Onshore Drilling Competence Centre at Tyumen Industrial University</p> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223957/ <p>Rosneft has established an Onshore Drilling Competence Centre at Tyumen Industrial University. This new facility is the only one of its kind, offering comprehensive training for specialists in well drilling and workover operations.</p> <p>The Centre is equipped with five specialist rooms, which feature cutting-edge Russian training simulators. The simulator replicates real drilling conditions and the workstations of the driller and his assistant, as well as those of the engineering and technical staff. All multimedia solutions have been developed by local developers, ensuring technological independence and compliance with current industry standards.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_12032026_2.jpg" />These simulators enable trainees to develop and refine their skills in pulling and running operations, throttle control, surface equipment operation, and coordination within the drilling crew during operations. Trainees will have the opportunity to practise over 30 real-life scenarios in a variety of geological conditions.</p> <p>The Competence Centre will provide training opportunities for university students on an annual basis, as well as professional development for employees of Rosneft's subsidiaries and specialist service organisations.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_12032026_3.jpg" />RN-Uvatneftegaz (Rosneft subsidiary) provided organisational support for the project. The enterprise's specialists played an active role in developing the Centre's concept, testing the training facilities and designing the educational programmes to address current operational challenges.</p> <p>As part of the Rosneft 2030 Strategy, the Company support government initiatives aimed at developing the country's education system and human resources potential. Rosneft is investing in the creation of unique educational centres and setting professional standards by incorporating cutting-edge scientific developments into the educational process.</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>RN-Uvatneftegaz (Rosneft subsidiary) is engaged in the exploration and development of the Uvat group of fields located in Tyumen Region and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District&mdash;Yugra. Since the Uvat project fields came on stream in 2007, the enterprise's cumulative oil production has exceeded 150 million tonnes.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 12, 2026</strong></p> <p>Rosneft's Tyumen-based research institute has developed a unique seismic-facial model of the Russkoye field</p> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223958/ <p>Rosneft's Tyumen-based research institute has developed a unique seismic-facial model of the Russkoye field. This model will enable more accurate identification of oil-saturated zones during well drilling.</p> <p>The construction of the model involved a number of stages, including investigations into sedimentation conditions, an analysis of wave field characteristics based on seismic survey data, and an analysis of well data. The model was tested in 90 wells and proved to be highly effective.</p> <p>T<img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_10032026_06.jpg" />his breakthrough provides a more detailed picture of the subsurface's geological structure. The new model has doubled the accuracy of identifying the formation top and increased the accuracy of identifying oil-saturated zones by a third. By incorporating the model into its drilling support strategy, the Company will be able to enhance well productivity and optimise the financial performance of the project to develop Russia's largest heavy oil field.</p> <p>Technological potential development is one of the key items of the Rosneft 2030 Strategy. The Company pays utmost attention to innovation, recognising the technological leadership as an essential element for competitive performance on the oil market.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 10, 2026</strong></p> <p>The Company&rsquo;s RN GEOSIM geological modelling software suite has been updated by experts from the Ufa-based research institute and Rosneft&rsquo;s Centre for the Development and Implementation of Knowledge-Intensive Technologies</p> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223959/ <p>The Company&rsquo;s RN GEOSIM geological modelling software suite has been updated by experts from the Ufa-based research institute and Rosneft&rsquo;s Centre for the Development and Implementation of Knowledge-Intensive Technologies.</p> <p>RN-GEOSIM version 3.0 has been developed to offer enhanced capabilities for creating large 3D models for the geological modelling of unique fields, such as the Priobskoye and Samotlor ones. <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_10032026_02.png" />It is now possible for models to incorporate complex geological structures, such as dip-slip faults, wedge zones and geological material layer displacements.</p> <p>The latest version of the software suite has been developed to automatically create and analyse models with minimal user intervention, thereby accelerating subsurface imaging by 15%.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_10032026_03.jpg" />The economic effect of implementing RN GEOSIM is estimated to exceed 700 million roubles annually, primarily due to the elimination of third-party software costs<img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_10032026_04.jpg" />.</p> <p>The Company is currently developing 80% of its new geological models using RN-GEOSIM, and is in the process of transitioning to 100% use of the software. In 2025, over 180 models of the Company's fields had been constructed within the software suite.</p> <p>Rosneft is a leader in the development and implementation of innovative technologies for the sustainable development of the oil and gas industry. Notably, it is the only Russian oil and gas company to offer its own range of import-substituting software.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 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 East Siberian Oil and Gas Company and Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz (Rosneft subsidiaries) organised a competition and granted new subsidies to support initiatives of practical significance for the Evenk District of the Krasnoyarsk Territory</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:25:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223960/ <p>The East Siberian Oil and Gas Company and Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz (Rosneft subsidiaries) organised a competition and granted new subsidies to support initiatives of practical significance for the Evenk District of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Projects with a focus on the preservation of the region's rich natural and cultural heritage were allocated subsidies.</p> <p>The educational project to create a reference guidebook on rare and hunting birds of Evenkia has received support. For indigenous peoples living in challenging environments distant from major population centres, hunting birds constitutes a pivotal component in their traditional use of natural resources. In addition to the hunting birds, Evenkia is home to approximately 40 species of rare birds. In order to preserve rare species and enhance environmental awareness among the local population, it is planned to distribute the guidebook among associations of indigenous peoples of the north, educational organisations and regional authorities. The book's objective is to synthesise scientific ornithological data and the practical knowledge of indigenous peoples in a natural way. The descriptions will include photographs, characteristics and details that make it easy to identify the bird in the field, as well as Evenki names and folk signs associated with each species.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/20/03/pic_06032026_2.jpg" />The second project to receive funding is the Living Thread of the North, an ethnocultural initiative. The project will consolidate knowledge regarding the folklore, traditional crafts and ornamental art of the Evenks, presented in two formats: printed and digital. The illustrated album will provide insight into everyday life, customs and beliefs, and the craftspeople's know-hows. The digital version of the systematised data will form the basis for an educational platform dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Evenks and aimed at the younger generation and anyone interested in the ethnic groups of Eastern Siberia. The project coincides with the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and will make a significant contribution to strengthening intercultural dialogue.</p> <p>One of the key areas of Rosneft's social policy is the support and preservation of the national cultures of the indigenous peoples of the North and their traditional way of life. The Company and its subsidiaries implement numerous social projects in the regions where they operate. These projects support the traditional way of life of indigenous peoples, develop educational initiatives and educate the younger generation.</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's funding programme has been in operation for over a decade. During this time, the Company has provided support for 35 research, environmental and cultural education projects, including those focused on preserving the national culture and traditional way of life of the indigenous Evenkia population.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />March 6, 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" />Russia marks Arctic Day on 28 February, an occasion dedicated to highlighting the importance of studying one of the world's richest yet most forbidding regions and preserving its unique natural environment</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223676/ <p>Russia marks Arctic Day on 28 February, an occasion dedicated to highlighting the importance of studying one of the world's richest yet most forbidding regions and preserving its unique natural environment..</p> <p>Rosneft contributes significantly to research in the Far North. Since 2012, the Company has been implementing the largest comprehensive scientific research programme in the Arctic since Soviet times. During this period, 64 expeditions were organised in partnership with leading Russian scientific institutions.</p> <p>The Company's expeditions are unprecedented in their scale: it conducts research of the northern seas, seabed, coastal zone, glaciers and icebergs, as well as bioindicator species. The work has generated an extensive body of scientific data that deepens understanding of the circumpolar territories and carries practical significance for their future development. Research findings are also published in the company's ecological atlases, which are available to scientists, specialists, students at relevant universities, and the broader public with an interest in the development of Russia's North.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_02032026_14.jpg" />In 2024, Rosneft initiated a new four-year cycle of research as part of Tamura, its corporate programme for preserving the biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems. It aims to update information on the status of the region's key flora and fauna, including the bioindicators. Ten expeditions have already been conducted under the programme, focused on polar bears, wild reindeer, and protected bird and fish species in the northern reaches of Krasnoyarsk Krai.</p> <p>In 2025, the Company concluded a joint ecological project with Innopraktika in the White Sea. Project participants retraced the route of expeditions conducted between 1922 and 1926 by the prominent Soviet hydrobiologist Konstantin Deryugin, who provided detailed descriptions of the White Sea's flora and fauna. Scientists analyse century-long changes in the region's marine ecosystems using both Deryugin's methods and modern technologies, whilst assessing the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on Arctic ecology. <img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_02032026_15.jpg" />Specialists concluded that the White Sea ecosystem remains stable. However, the research exposed significant gaps in knowledge of Arctic marine fauna: up to 30 per cent of species retain an uncertain taxonomic status &mdash; meaning their place within biological classification systems has yet to be firmly established &mdash; pointing to the considerable work still required to revise the inventory of Arctic marine life. Nevertheless, specialists succeeded in describing species new to science.</p> <p>On the innovation front, Rosneft and Innopraktika have jointly developed a microbial preparation called Okeanida, designed to remediate northern seas from hydrocarbon contamination. In 2025, the product received a positive conclusion from the state environmental review. The expert commission has determined that the innovation meets all requirements for environmental protection.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_02032026_16.jpg" />Rosneft also pursues public education in this field. In 2025, the company, together with Innopraktika, launched an online series of popular-science lectures entitled Arctic Wanderer: The Polar Bear, following a 2023 series, Flight Over the Ice: Seabirds of the Russian Arctic. The latter was recognised as a prize-winner at the international Edtek Award competition. Both courses are freely available on the Lektorium educational platform.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />March 2, 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" />On 2 March, Russia marks Mentors' Day for the first time &mdash; a professional holiday established by Presidential Decree to promote and develop the institution of mentorship</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223677/ <p>On 2 March, Russia marks Mentors' Day for the first time &mdash; a professional holiday established by Presidential Decree to promote and develop the institution of mentorship.</p> <p>Rosneft's mentorship system is a cornerstone of the company's approach to transferring and developing accumulated professional knowledge and skills from experienced employees to new workers and young specialists.</p> <p>The corporate mentorship institute encompasses work with young specialists and workers, competency development and support for mentors, as well as mentor participation in corporate, industry and international professional skills competitions and championships.</p> <p>At Rosneft, the mentorship system spans more than 100 subsidiary companies. In 2025, the number of mentors exceeded 13,800, with more than 15,500 individuals receiving mentorship.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_02032026_10.jpg" />To raise the profile of the mentor's role and identify best practices in the field, the company holds an annual Best Mentor competition. The results determine the top mentors and the leading enterprises in the integrated mentorship effectiveness rating. Each year, more than 3,000 people sharpen and develop their skills through these events.</p> <p>Among the achievements of Rosneft's specialists are numerous victories and podium finishes at all-Russian competitions, including Best Mentorship Practices and Breakthrough Technologies for Labour Productivity, as well as their regional qualifying rounds.</p> <p>Mentor Sergei Skopich of Orenburgneft played a pivotal role in the development of Roman Korobkin, now one of the enterprise's best welders. Skopich helped him master the craft, offered guidance and set him on his professional path. Roman's achievements include a podium finish at the All-Russian Professional Skills Competition in St Petersburg, and a gold medal as part of the Russian national team at the Arc Cup World Welding Championship in China.</p> <p>In 2025, Anatoly Shesternin, an engineer at Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz, was awarded the state distinction For Mentorship. All of Shesternin's mentees traditionally claim first place at scientific and technical conferences and continue to advance in their careers. Also in 2025, Elena Petrova, a specialist at the same enterprise, was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the international Case-IN Engineering Championship in recognition of her contributions to supporting young professionals.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_02032026_11.jpg" />Anna Sedletskaya, an engineer at RN-Proektirovaniye Dobycha, is the winner of the corporate Best Mentor 2025 award. Under her guidance, young specialist Darya Griva took first place at the Interregional Scientific and Technical Conference (ISTC); the previous year, Griva received a bronze at ISTC for developing a strategy to supply an LNG plant with refrigerants.</p> <p>Over his career at Angarsk Petrochemical Company, Dmitry Kuzmin has introduced around ten rationalisation proposals. He is also actively engaged in mentoring: through his involvement, the authors of approximately 30 academic papers have placed among the prize-winners at conferences of various levels. One of Kuzmin's mentees was named a laureate of the All-Russian Engineer of the Year competition in the Engineering Art of the Young category.</p> <p>Elena Mitrishkina has worked at Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company for 40 years. More than 25 trainees have passed through the so-called Mitrishkina School, many of whom have repeatedly placed in the corporate professional skills competition Best in the Profession and have continued to advance up the career ladder. <img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_02032026_12.jpg" />Following the plant-level stage of the corporate competition, Elena Mitrishkina was named Best Mentor for Young Specialists.</p> <p>Leonid Akimov, a fitter at the Angarsk Polymer Plant, has worked at the enterprise for 45 years. Over the course of his mentoring career, he has trained seven highly skilled specialists who now work across various departments. In recognition of his contribution to workforce development, Leonid Akimov has been named the plant's best mentor and his portrait has been added to the factory's Roll of Honour.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />March 2, 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 Polar Bear Day is annually celebrated on February 27</p> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223678/ <p>The International Polar Bear Day is annually celebrated on February 27. This day was established to raise awareness of the need to protect the planet&rsquo;s largest land predator.</p> <p>Preserving the polar bear population is an integral component of Rosneft&rsquo;s environmental programme. The polar bear is one of the main bioindicator species, the condition of which can be used to assess the state of Arctic ecosystems. Concurrently, the polar bear is accorded a special conservation status, as designated in the Red Book of the Russian Federation and the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.</p> <p>Since 2014, the Company has been conducting expeditions to study polar bears in collaboration with leading scientists in our country. During this period, the Company organised 10 scientific expeditions. In 2024, Rosneft initiated a new four-year cycle of research into northern predator as part of Tamura, its corporate programme for preserving the biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems.</p> <p>In 2024, on the north-western coast of Taymyr and the islands of the Kara Sea, scientists conducted a polar bear census during the ice-free period. A total of 50 of these Arctic carnivores were recorded. For the first time in Russian practice, satellite radio tags were placed on male animals to monitor their seasonal migration, activity levels, and breeding and feeding habits. During the course of Rosneft&rsquo;s expeditions, 36 polar bears were fitted with tracking devices.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_27022026_04.jpg" />In 2025, scientists conducted the first full-scale aerial survey of the Kara Sea subpopulation of polar bears. Specialists carried out 25 flights, covering a total distance of almost 24,000 km. During the expeditions, approximately 170,000 images were captured, in addition to 540,000 infrared photographs, which are currently being processed using artificial intelligence.</p> <p>The results significantly expand and actualize information on the polar bear population living in the Russian Arctic &mdash; their migration routes, the physical condition of the specimen, and help to develop activities for animal preservation. The data is also used for the Company&rsquo;s environmental atlases.</p> <p>Rosneft is implementing a comprehensive programme to support and protect polar bears living in the wild without maternal care. These efforts have resulted in the successful rescue of six orphaned bear cubs in the Russian Arctic.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_27022026_05.jpg" />Since 2013, Rosneft has been patronizing all polar bears in Russian zoos. To date, the Company has provided support to 36 polar bears in 16 zoos across the country, including housing, feeding, veterinary care, and cage renovation. As part of the corporate programme for the care of polar bears in zoos, seven new enclosure complexes have been built, and existing enclosures are repaired and renovated on an annual basis. In 2025, the Company helped to purchase three ice generators for the Perm and Leningrad zoos, an X-ray detector for the Udmurtia zoo and an ultrasonic veterinary diagnostic device for the Leningrad zoo. The Company also funded the repair of enclosures in four zoos. The Company has also developed special toys to enhance the physical activity of the animals.</p> <p>The Company is also engaged in educational work. In 2025, Rosneft, in collaboration with Innopraktika, a non-governmental development institute, launched an online course of popular science lectures entitled &ldquo;Arctic Wanderer: The Polar Bear.&rdquo; It is available to everyone on the Lectorium educational platform. At the Udmurtia Zoo, Rosneft sponsored a series of outreach lectures entitled &ldquo;In the Footsteps of the Polar Bear.&rdquo;</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>The following are some facts about the polar bear:</p> <p>1. The polar bear is the largest terrestrial predator on the planet. Their weight averages 350 &mdash; 450 kg, body length is up to 2.5 m, but there are individuals who grow up to 3 m and fatten up to 800 kg!</p> <p>2. Polar bear&rsquo;s fur is not white but transparent, a hair is hollow and filled with air what helps the animals to save heat better. The skin under the fur is black, and the bear&rsquo;s tongue is blue.</p> <p>3. New-born cubs are about the size of a guinea pig. The cubs stay with their mother for about two years, during which time they learn the skills necessary to survive in the Arctic.</p> <p>4. Polar bears are among the most voracious zoo inhabitants. Their daily food consumption typically reaches 15 kg on average.</p> <p>5. In the wild, the lifespan of a polar bear is 20-30 years, and in zoos it is 30-35 years.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />February 27, 2026</strong></p> <p>Employees of the Company&rsquo;s enterprises won the Professional Engineers and Young Engineering Talent categories of the XXVI National Engineer of the Year 2025 competition</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223679/ <p>Employees of the Company&rsquo;s enterprises won the Professional Engineers and Young Engineering Talent categories of the XXVI National Engineer of the Year 2025 competition.</p> <p>Four RN-Vankor specialists were honoured with awards at the competition. Ivan Brikman was the winner in the Professional Engineers category. Ivan&rsquo;s research focuses on the reduction of energy consumption and the enhancement of energy efficiency within production processes. He has published nine scientific papers and participated in over 20 scientific and technical conferences.</p> <p>Alexander Chekhlov, a technologist, was named the winner, while Mikhail Klochkov and Nikita Matsnev, engineers, were awarded diplomas in the Young Engineering Talent category. Young specialists submitted scientific research on developing a method for assessing pipeline durability, optimising energy-saving schemes for remote gas production facilities and investigating the impact of temperature on the effectiveness of hydrochloric acid treatments in low-temperature dolomitised reservoirs.</p> <p>The competition jury selected Alexandra Tolmacheva, an engineer at Orenburgneft, as the winner of the competition for participants under 30. Alexandra&rsquo;s achievements include winning a regional scientific and technical conference for young specialists and leading several innovative projects aimed at improving pipeline reliability.</p> <p>Pavel Klimkov, an employee of Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz, was the winner of the Young Engineering Talent category. Pavel is a multiple award-winner and laureate of scientific and technical conferences. As part of his enterprise&rsquo;s team, he has won the International Engineering Championship three times.</p> <p>Dmitry Dmitriev, an engineering specialist at Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz, has been awarded the title of Professional Engineer of Russia. He is responsible for projects to improve the reliability of pipeline systems and has implemented solutions to modernise the protection of intra-field pipelines.</p> <p>Rosneft is a leader in high-quality modernisation and innovation in the Russian oil and gas industry. The Company&rsquo;s efforts focus on developing the industry&rsquo;s intellectual and technological potential based on the solid foundations of the Russian oil and gas tradition. The Company fosters an environment that promotes extensive engagement in innovative, research and development, and project activities. Rosneft employees are regular participants in corporate scientific and technical conferences, as well as regional and national competitions.</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>The Engineer of the Year competition is supported by the Government of the Russian Federation. The winners are awarded the title of Competition Laureate and presented with diplomas, commemorative medals, certificates and silver badges entitled Professional Engineer of Russia.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />February 26, 2026</strong></p> </div> <p><img width="28" height="30" style="margin: 0 3px 0px 0; float: left;" src="/upload/site1/attach/0/10/17/unity.png" />International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:51:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223680/ <p>International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February. The United Nations has designated a day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as the development of intercultural dialogue. Rosneft and its subsidiaries have organised events with the aim of preserving the multilingualism and cultural identity of the peoples of Russia.</p> <p>Themed events brought together oil workers, enterprise veterans, schoolchildren, students from social institutions, and young people from the Movement of the Firsts. The event featured poetry and prose readings in over 20 languages, as well as quizzes and national games dedicated to Russia&rsquo;s cultural identity and linguistic diversity.</p> <p>Samotlorneftegaz and Tyumenneftegaz organised literary and patriotic events, where they read poems in the languages of the peoples of Russia, highlighting the cultural diversity of our country.</p> <p>In Nizhnevartovsk, a poetry flash mob brought together representatives of different nationalities. At iconic locations throughout the city, including the legendary Samotlor oil field, poems by Mari, Bashkir, Tatar, and Chechen poets were recited, as well as works by Khanty and Mansi poets. The activists from the Movement of the Firsts and public organisations joined the oil workers.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_24022026_03.jpg" />At Tyumenneftegaz and the Russian field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, the immortal lines of Alexander Pushkin&rsquo;s &ldquo;Winter Morning&rdquo; were recited in Russian, Tatar, Bashkir, Chuvash, Udmurt and Chechen, demonstrating the unifying power of literary masterpieces that transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries.</p> <p>Rosneft is committed to preserving the languages of indigenous peoples. The village of Bulava in the Khabarovsk Territory hosted the Living Classics literary competition, which was supported by Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf. Readings were organised in the rare Amur language of the Ulch people, with the participation of young representatives of the indigenous peoples of the Far East.</p> <p>In Yamal, RN-Purnegaz employees organised an engaging quiz for children from the boarding school of the national village of Kharampur in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, offering them an opportunity to experience the traditions of the northern peoples. In response, the children performed a musical composition in the Nenets language for the oil workers. The Syzran Oil Refinery organised an informative quiz on the traditions and languages of the peoples inhabiting the Volga region.</p> <p>Bashneft volunteers organised interactive quizzes on the Bashkir and Russian languages and created a video containing greetings in a range of languages spoken throughout Russia. In addition, Bashkir oil workers organised a collection of books in national languages for children from social institutions under their supervision, as well as a book exchange in offices.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_24022026_04.jpg" />Orenburgneft organised an online literary competition for young people called #Янародном (which translates as &ldquo;I speak national&rdquo;). Participants competed in expressive readings of works by Russian and national poets and writers. Employees of the Achinsk Refinery introduced students from Lyceum No. 1 to the Nanai fairy tale entitled &ldquo;Ayoga&rdquo;, and told them about the traditions and way of life of the smallest ethnic group in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. As part of the Reading with Mum project, oil workers will introduce schoolchildren to the folklore and literary works of the peoples of Russia throughout the year.</p> <p>Together with volunteers from the Movement of the Firsts, employees and veterans of the Komsomolsk Refinery organised a themed celebration at Orphanage No. 20 in the village of Khurba in the Khabarovsk Territory. The volunteers informed the children about the unique cultures of the country&rsquo;s different ethnic groups and organised themed games with puzzles and riddles, as well as a musical relay race.</p> <p>In the Irkutsk region, employees of Rosneft&rsquo;s Angarsk enterprise participated in an internal corporate intellectual tournament, titled &ldquo;The Greatest, the Mighty, the National!&rdquo;. As part of the competition, participants demonstrated their knowledge of spelling and punctuation rules, immersed themselves in the history of the Russian language and its etymology, and tested their linguistic intuition.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/24/04/pic_24022026_05.jpg" />Udmurtneft coincided the date with its annual &ldquo;Winter! Sport!&rsquo; Family!&rdquo; festival, which is open to employees, their families, and residents of Udmurtia. As part of the celebrations, a friendship ski race was held. The participants wore national costumes and supporters prepared posters with greetings for the athletes in the languages of Russia&rsquo;s ethnic groups.</p> <p>Preserving the national cultures of indigenous peoples and their traditional way of life is one of the key areas of Rosneft&rsquo;s social policy. The Company and its subsidiaries are committed to supporting initiatives that promote the preservation of traditional knowledge and culture in the regions where they operate. They implement projects to publish textbooks and dictionaries, and launch online courses and digital platforms for learning and promoting the unique languages of the peoples of Russia.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />February 24, 2026</strong></p> <p>Rosneft has confirmed its position as one of the most innovation-oriented companies in the country</p> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:13:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223643/ <p>Rosneft has confirmed its position as one of the most innovation-oriented companies in the country. This is evidenced by the first rating of the scientific and technical development of the largest Russian corporations, published by the AK&amp;M agency.</p> <p>Technological leadership is one of the key items of the Rosneft 2030 Strategy. The Company&rsquo;s innovation activities are focused on developing and implementing new technologies, products and approaches to business process management.</p> <p>The AK&amp;M rating is derived from an analysis of the performance indicators of the 300 largest Russian companies. It includes 42 holding companies which disclose data on sustainable development and scientific and technical activities. Rosneft is positioned among the top five leaders in the rating, demonstrating a commendable level of scientific and technical development.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/02/pic_20022026_04.jpg" />The rating methodology is based on two groups of indicators: quantitative (volume and dynamics of R&amp;D expenditure, patent activity) and qualitative (presence of internal research departments, partnerships with scientific organisations, regulatory framework for scientific activity). It should be noted that the costs of scientific research carry the most weight, accounting for 70% of the final assessment. Therefore, the AK&amp;M rating is a reliable indicator of actual investments in technology and future competitiveness.</p> <p>As the study points out, Rosneft is one of the Russian companies that invests the most in scientific research.</p> <p>Rosneft&rsquo;s development is significantly influenced by its leadership in innovation and research and development (R&amp;D). The Company has an Innovation Development Programme in place, which is focused on achieving its priority goals and addressing issues of efficiency, sustainable development, transparency, social responsibility and innovation. As part of the programme&rsquo;s implementation, a portfolio of innovative projects is being established. The development of each new technology is identified as a separate targeted innovation project.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/02/pic_20022026_05.jpg" />In 2024-2025, the Company secured 151 patents for innovative inventions aimed at both optimising production processes and protecting the environment. Rosneft scientists have developed unique techniques that allow for the identification of all chemical elements in rock, including rare earth metals. These techniques also determine relative phase permeability, thus increasing the efficiency of extracting reserves from deposits with complex geological structures. The Company holds patents for the entire technological process chain for producing synthetic oil using Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) technology with zero sulphur content.</p> <p>Rosneft currently holds 1,178 state-registered intellectual property assets in its portfolio.</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. 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>Rosneft extensively uses artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. The Echo Tools software, a pioneering solution in Russia, employs artificial intelligence to calculate bottomhole pressure and select the optimal operating mode for the well. The Company is revolutionising the processing of geological data by implementing large language models (LLMs) to automate the creation of detailed core descriptions across 16 parameters. This speeds up the analysis of information by five to seven times and reduces the likelihood of errors. The RN-ACPP (anti-corrosion protection of pipelines) software automates the selection of the optimal materials and methods for corrosion protection when designing oil pipelines.</p> <p>Rosneft is investing heavily in digitalisation across all areas of its operations. The focus on introduction of digital technologies increases transparency, manageability and speed of decision-making throughout the production chain.</p> <p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="/upload/site2/attach/0/02/pic_20022026_06.jpg" />In order to develop the potential of future industry professionals, Rosneft organises a large-scale IT Marathon on an annual basis. Seven competitions are 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> <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>The AK&amp;M agency has prepared the rating of scientific and technical development of the largest Russian companies for the first time. The objective of the study is to identify companies with best practices in R&amp;D organisation and to highlight the contribution of large corporations to the country&rsquo;s innovative development.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />February 20, 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" />World Marine Mammal Protection Day is celebrated on 19 February each year</p> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223644/ <p>World Marine Mammal Protection Day is celebrated on 19 February each year. The day was established to raise awareness of the need to conserve and protect marine mammals such as cetaceans, pinnipeds and polar bears.</p> <p>Rosneft is committed to environment-oriented campaigns and biodiversity preservation activities. The Company&rsquo;s activities are based on the principle of preserving a favourable environment and biodiversity in all regions of its presence. Protecting and studying marine mammals is one of the key focuses of Rosneft&rsquo;s environmental programme.</p> <p>A key element of the programme involves conducting research on the grey whale population of the Sea of Okhotsk. This population is one of the smallest and most vulnerable to extinction, and it is listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. Since 1997, Rosneft has been participating in the monitoring programme for the grey whale population in the Sea of Okhotsk. The programme involves annual population counts, observation of animal behaviour, study of their food sources, photo identification research and acoustic monitoring.</p> <p>As part of their research, experts concluded that the annual growth rate of the grey whale population in the Sea of Okhotsk is around 5%. In 2025, the total number of whales registered in the programme&rsquo;s photo catalogue reached almost 400 individuals.</p> <p>Until the 1990s, the grey whale population in the Sea of Okhotsk was considered to be completely extinct, with the species being classified as on the verge of total extinction. In 2019, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources included the species on the list of rare and endangered animals requiring urgent restoration and reintroduction measures. In 2020, the Sea of Okhotsk population of grey whales was included in the Red Book of the Russian Federation.</p> <p>In addition, the Company is supporting environmental monitoring of the Okhotsk-Korean population of grey whales on the north-eastern shelf of Sakhalin Island. Each year, specialists conduct photo identification, population counts and studies of the food supply and behaviour of mammals. As part of the study of the Okhotsk-Korean grey whale population, a unique acoustic monitoring programme is being carried out. This involves recording and analysing levels of natural and anthropogenic underwater noise. These studies facilitate the examination of sound and its propagation.</p> <p>Rosneft is an active participant in the Interdepartmental Working Group under the Russian Federation&rsquo;s Ministry of Natural Resources, working to ensure the conservation of the Okhotsk-Korean grey whale population. The working group develops proposals for legislation on population management and coordinates the interaction of interested federal and regional executive authorities, businesses, scientific organisations and the public.</p> <p>In 2020, Rosneft, together with the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, implemented a large-scale project to study and monitor dolphins in the Black Sea. The results of the three-year study provide up-to-date, relevant data on the numbers and preferred habitats of Black Sea dolphins and their seasonal dispersal patterns. Guidelines have been developed for the study and conservation of dolphins.</p> <p>Rosneft is also committed to studying and preserving the polar bear population. Since 2014, the Company has been conducting expeditions to study polar bears. In 2024, Rosneft initiated a new four-year cycle of research as part of Tamura, its corporate programme for preserving the biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems. In 2025, Rosneft, in collaboration with Innopraktika, a non-governmental development institute, launched an online course of popular science lectures entitled &ldquo;Arctic Wanderer: The Polar Bear.&rdquo;</p> <p>Since 2015, Rosneft has also been researching the size and characteristics of the Atlantic walrus population. During this period, studies were conducted in the Nenets State Nature Reserve and in the Kara and Laptev Seas. As part of the national Ecology project, significant research into walruses in the Barents Sea has been conducted. Rosneft has facilitated the inaugural survey of the Franz Josef Land archipelago.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />February 19, 2026</strong></p> <p>Specialists at Rosneft&rsquo;s Volgograd Scientific Institute have developed and patented a device for holding coupons*, which are samples used to study corrosion in metal pipelines and production facilities</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223645/ <p>Specialists at Rosneft&rsquo;s Volgograd Scientific Institute have developed and patented a device for holding coupons*, which are samples used to study corrosion in metal pipelines and production facilities. The unique design of the new coupon holder enhances safety and improves the quality of corrosion testing.</p> <p>Corrosion testing involves conducting studies under various operating conditions, including high temperatures and pressures. Such testing is necessary for the purpose of forecasting the remaining service life of equipment and planning maintenance, with a view to minimising the risk of failure.</p> <p>The use of coupons to diagnose and monitor the condition of technological installations is a well-established practice. The new coupon holder has been designed to facilitate the speedy and convenient replacement of samples, thanks to its quick-release tip.</p> <p>The positioning of samples is also key to improving the quality of corrosion tests &ndash; coupons can now be fixed in a precisely specified position. The special unit for draining liquid and gas ensures the device operates safely &ndash; the coupon is removed without the operator needing to take any additional action. The combination of these solutions ensures that the development is superior to its counterparts.</p> <p>Organising high-quality monitoring of equipment condition and forecasting its service life enables the Company to ensure smooth production operations, safe working conditions, while minimising its environmental impact.</p> <p>* Coupons are small metal plates that are exposed to the internal environment during the operation of pipelines or process installations. This exposure allows us to determine the rate and type of metal corrosion.</p> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft Oil Company<br />February 18, 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" />In 2025, RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Rosneft&rsquo;s largest production asset, reduced its electricity consumption by 565 million kWh as a result of implementing energy-saving measures</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0300 https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223614/ <p>In 2025, RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Rosneft&rsquo;s largest production asset, reduced its electricity consumption by 565 million kWh as a result of implementing energy-saving measures. This figure is 11% higher than last year&rsquo;s. The monetary value of this reduction exceeded 3 billion roubles.</p> <p>Following the gradual replacement of equipment over a number of years, more than 80% of centrifugal pump units now have energy-efficient valves and high-voltage electric motors. The introduction of new equipment and technologies in mechanised production saved 273 million kWh in 2025 alone. Modern pump units in particular, with increased efficiency, reduced consumption by more than 97 million kWh.</p> <p>Other effective measures in mechanised production include installing electric centrifugal pumps equipped with gas separators to reduce energy consumption, using low-energy-loss transformers, and optimising submersible cable cross-sections.</p> <p>RN-Yuganskneftegaz&rsquo;s implementation of measures to reduce energy consumption in the maintenance of reservoir pressure, the preparation of primary oil and the supply of electricity and heat has resulted in savings of 9,000 tonnes of fuel equivalent.</p> <p>RN-Yuganskneftegaz operates a unified energy management system which successfully passed a recertification audit in accordance with GOST R ISO 50001-2023 in 2025.</p> <p>The enterprise is developing a culture of energy conservation. Over the course of the year, 115 employees underwent training in energy conservation and efficiency. Employees provide feedback and promote best practices in this area.</p> <p>Energy efficiency criteria are taken into account when designing, reconstructing or modernising industrial and social facilities, and purchasing materials.</p> <p>Improving the efficiency of production assets is one of the key elements of Rosneft 2030 Strategy. The Company and its subsidiaries work systematically to rationalise the use of energy resources and reduce energy consumption, optimising electrical loads and thermal processes.</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>RN-Yuganskneftegaz is a key asset for Rosneft, accounting for around 30% of the Company&rsquo;s total production. It is involved in geological exploration and field development across 40 licence areas totalling over 21,000 square kilometres in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District &ndash; Yugra.</p> </div> <p align="right"><strong>Department of Information and Advertising<br />Rosneft<br />February 17, 2026</strong></p>