Severneftegazprom celebrates 20th anniversary

On March 30, 2018, Severneftegazprom held a series of events dedicated to the company’s 20th anniversary. The events were attended by Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Severneftegazprom, Dmitry Kobylkin, Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area, Thilo Wieland, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of Wintershall, Member of the Board of Directors of Severneftegazprom, Rainer Seele, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Austrian oil and gas concern OMV, Richard Schenz, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, heads of local municipal entities, CEOs of energy companies, and numerous business partners.

In the course of the celebrations, guests paid a visit to the Yuzhno-Russkoye oil, gas and condensate field, learning about the key characteristics and performance indicators of the comprehensive gas treatment infrastructure.

As part of the visit to Yuzhno-Russkoye, an award ceremony for the company’s most distinguished employees was held in the main control room of the operational and maintenance block.

Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Severneftegazprom, noted that the celebrant company had great prospects, including those related to the exploration and development of Turonian deposits: “There is stability and there is an opportunity to work and to raise dynasties here. The international cooperation project has shown that, with the right approach and due consideration for the mutual interests of all parties, one can successfully implement a high-tech project proving the enormous importance of the oil and gas industry for a country’s economy.”

Dmitry Kobylkin, Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area, commended Gazprom for its responsible attitude toward the citizens of the Arctic region and thanked the Severneftegazprom management for their efficient efforts: “Without a doubt, we see a wonderful team that goes above and beyond international standards thanks to being outstanding professionals. I believe that it’s a great example of a project that can benefit everyone, including foreign countries doing business in Russia. Russia has always been open and, despite a period of sanctions and turbulence in the global economy, foreign partners continue to make substantial investments in our country.”

Vladimir Dmitruk, Director General of Severneftegazprom, listed the innovative solutions and technologies adopted at the facilities of the Yuzhno-Russkoye field and spoke about the company’s traditions and prospects.