Gazprom is one of the world’s largest energy companies. Its major business lines are geological exploration, production, transportation, storage, processing and marketing of hydrocarbons as well as generation and marketing of heat and electric power. OAO Gazprom’s mission is to ensure a safe, efficient, and balanced supply of natural gas, other types of energy resources, and refined products to consumers.
According to the international PRMS standards, Gazprom Group’s proven and probable hydrocarbon reserves are estimated at 27.3 billion tons of fuel equivalent and valued at USD 230.1 billion.
Natural gas lanterns were first lit in Russia on the Aptekarsky Island of Saint Petersburg back in 1819. The history of “big gas” in the Soviet Union began in 1946 upon commissioning of the Saratov – Moscow gas trunkline. Gazprom State Gas Concern was established in 1989 on the basis of the USSR Gas Industry Ministry. In 1993 the Concern laid the foundation for setting up Gazprom Russian Joint Stock Company, which was renamed in 1998 as Gazprom Open Joint Stock Company.
The Company has registered trademarks in Russia and abroad, with the exclusive right to use them held by Gazprom.
Answers to numerous questions with regard to Gazprom’s businesses can be found both at the Company’s official website and in the special-purpose Questions & Answers web resource.