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The 14th Rosneft Winter Sports Games have kicked off at the Sochi Olympic Park. From February 25 to 28, the world's top oil industry athletes from 34 Rosneft subsidiaries will compete in skiing, hockey, and biathlon at the legendary stadiums and tracks.

Sports development is one of the key areas of Rosneft's social policy. Every year, the Company hosts winter and summer sports games, bringing together thousands of athletes from across Russia. The competitions were first held in 2005 and have since become part of the Company's corporate culture.

The XIV Winter Games will open with hockey competitions, which will take place under the Iceberg Ice Palace—the same arena where Russian athletes won numerous gold medals in short track and figure skating in 2014. Hockey games will be held daily in three divisions—the Super League, the Major League, and the First League—with the final taking place on February 28. All matches of the hockey tournament can be watched online—links to the broadcasts can be found on Rosneft's official social media accounts.

The skiing and biathlon competitions will take place at an altitude of 1,500 meters – at the Laura complex, which also hosted the Russian Olympic team's triumph in 2014. The picturesque Psekhako Ridge, where Russian national teams typically hone their skills, will serve as the arena for Rosneft athletes for these days.

This year, biathlon has introduced a new feature: for the first time, shooting will be conducted not only from the prone position but also from the standing position, requiring exceptional endurance and skill from the athletes. The traditional men's and women's distances, as well as a relay, are available for cross-country skiing and biathlon.

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Rosneft finances the construction of ice arenas, sports complexes, and multifunctional sports facilities in the regions where it operates. The company also supports professional and amateur sports and conducts extensive work to promote a healthy lifestyle among both its employees and the general public in the regions where it operates.

Rosneft has a corporate sports and fitness movement called "Energy of Life," which encourages employees to participate in sports and compete in various disciplines. In 2025, nearly 134,000 Company employees regularly participated in sports. Over 96,000 employees participated in competitions in various sports.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 25, 2026

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International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on February 21. The date was established by the UN to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and foster intercultural dialogue. Rosneft and its subsidiaries organized events aimed at preserving multilingualism and the cultural identity of the peoples of Russia.

Thematic events brought together oil workers, veterans of the industry, schoolchildren, residents of social institutions, and youth from the "Movement of the First." Poetry and prose were recited in over 20 languages, and quizzes and national games were held, celebrating Russia's unique identity and linguistic diversity.

Oil workers from Samotlorneftegaz and Tyumenneftegaz organized literary and patriotic events, reciting poems in the languages of the peoples of Russia, highlighting the cultural diversity of our country.

In Nizhnevartovsk, a poetry flash mob united representatives of various nationalities: at iconic locations around the city, including the legendary Samotlor oil field, poems by Mari, Bashkir, Tatar, and Chechen poets, as well as works by Khanty and Mansi, were recited. The oil workers were joined by activists from the "Movement of the First" and public organizations.

At Tyumenneftegaz and the Russkoye field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the immortal lines of Alexander Pushkin's "Winter Morning" were recited in Russian, Tatar, Bashkir, Chuvash, Udmurt, and Chechen, demonstrating how literary masterpieces transcend borders and unite peoples.

Rosneft places special emphasis on preserving indigenous languages. With the support of Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf, the "Living Classics" literary competition was held in the village of Bulava in Khabarovsk Krai. The event featured readings in Ulchi, a rare language of the Amur peoples, with the participation of young representatives of the indigenous people of the Far East.

In Yamal, RN-Purneftegaz employees held a fascinating quiz for children from the boarding school in the ethnic village of Kharampur in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, immersing them in the traditions of northern peoples. In return, preschoolers prepared a musical composition for the oil workers, performed in the Nenets language. An educational quiz dedicated to the traditions and languages of the peoples inhabiting the Volga region was organized at the Syzran Oil Refinery.

Bashneft volunteers held interactive quizzes on Bashkir and Russian and created a video with greetings in languages spoken throughout Russia. Bashkir oil workers also organized a collection of books in national languages for children from social institutions they supervise and a book exchange program in their offices.

Orenburgneft organized a literary competition for young people.

Employees and veterans of the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery, together with volunteers from the "Movement of the First," organized a themed event at the sponsored orphanage No. 20 in the village of Khurba, Khabarovsk Krai. The volunteers taught the children about the unique cultures of the country's various ethnic groups, organized themed games with puzzles and riddles, and a musical relay race.

In the Irkutsk region, employees of Rosneft's Angarsk production site tested their erudition during the corporate intellectual tournament "The Greatest, Mightiest, and Dearest!" During the game-based competition, participants not only demonstrated their knowledge of spelling and punctuation rules but also delved into the history of the Russian language, its etymology, and tested their linguistic intuition.

Udmurtneft celebrated the occasion by holding its annual "Winter! Sports! Family!" festival for employees, their families, and residents of Udmurtia. The event included a friendship ski race, featuring elements of national costumes on the participants' clothing, and a flash mob of fans who prepared posters greeting the athletes in the languages of the peoples of Russia.

Preserving the national cultures of indigenous peoples and their traditional ways of life is a key focus of Rosneft's social policy. The company and its subsidiaries support initiatives to preserve traditional knowledge and culture in the regions where they operate, implementing projects to publish textbooks and dictionaries, and launching online courses and digital platforms for the study and popularization of the unique languages of Russia's peoples.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 24, 2026

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As a result of effective geological exploration and revaluation of field resources, Orenburgneft (part of Rosneft's oil production complex) has increased its hydrocarbon reserves by over 13 million tonnes of oil equivalent by the end of 2025. Production replacement has reached nearly 160%.

Following the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells, Orenburgneft geologists discovered two new oil fields: Molodezhnoye within the Skvortsovsky subsoil block and Yuzhno-Veselovskoye within the Yasnogorsk block. Following a comprehensive interpretation of 3D seismic data, these license areas have been prepared for further exploration drilling. Their resource potential will contribute to the company's stable oil production in the long term.

Orenburgneft geologists also discovered nine new deposits within existing fields as a result of successful geological and technical activities as part of a program to search for overlooked deposits.

The company's resource base was also increased by a revaluation of reserves, taking into account the introduction of new technologies, clarification of the geological structure of deposits, further exploration of poorly studied areas, and the development of methods for commissioning new deposits.

The company is currently operating at 110 fields. During their development, horizontal and directional wells are drilled, which increases flow rates and oil recovery rates.

Improving the efficiency of reserve replacement is a key element of Rosneft's strategy. Orenburgneft annually ensures over 100% of its liquid hydrocarbon production is replaced through reserve growth.

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Orenburgneft, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, operates in the Orenburg, Samara, and Saratov regions. Cumulative oil production exceeds 470 million tons.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 24, 2026

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Rosneft has confirmed its status as one of the country's most innovation-oriented companies, according to a report published by the AK news agency.

Technological leadership is a key element of the Rosneft-2030 strategy. The Company's innovation efforts are focused on the development and implementation of new technologies, products, and approaches to business process management.

AK Rating

The ranking methodology is based on two groups of indicators: quantitative (volume and dynamics of R&D expenditures, patent activity) and qualitative (presence of internal research units, partnerships with scientific organizations, regulatory framework for scientific activity). Research expenditures carry the maximum weight – 70% of the final score. Thus, the AK rating

As noted in the study, Rosneft is among Russian companies that invest the largest amounts in scientific research.

Leadership in innovation and research and development (R&D) is a key factor in Rosneft's development. The Company has an Innovative Development Program, which is focused on achieving its priority goals and addresses issues of efficiency, sustainable development, transparency, social responsibility, and innovation. As part of the Program's implementation, a portfolio of innovative projects is being developed. The development of each new technology is identified as a separate, targeted innovation project.

In 2024-2025, the Company received 151 patents for innovative inventions aimed at both optimizing production processes and protecting the environment. Rosneft scientists' unique developments enable the determination of all chemical elements in rock, including rare earth metals, as well as relative permeability, which increases the efficiency of extracting reserves from deposits with complex geological structures. The Company holds patents for the entire process chain for producing zero-sulfur Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) synthetic oil.

Rosneft’s portfolio currently contains 1,178 intellectual property objects that have undergone state registration.

Rosneft is the first Russian oil company to create and successfully develop a software suite covering all key oil and gas production processes. Its corporate software outperforms imported counterparts in speed, the range of tasks it can solve, the use of modern algorithms, and the ease of use of its interface.

Rosneft is widely using artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency. Echo Tools software, the first in Russia, uses artificial intelligence to calculate bottomhole pressure and select optimal well operating conditions. The company is taking geological data management to a whole new level by implementing large language models (LLM) to automate detailed core descriptions based on 16 parameters, which speeds up data analysis by five to seven times and reduces the likelihood of errors. RN-AKZT software automates the selection of the best materials and corrosion protection methods in oil pipeline design.

Rosneft is committed to digitalization across all areas of its operations. This emphasis on digital technologies enhances transparency, control, and decision-making speed across the entire production chain.

To develop the potential of future industry professionals, Rosneft annually holds a large-scale IT Marathon. In 2025, seven competitions were organized: information modeling competitions, an additive manufacturing and reverse engineering cup, a student hackathon, an academic tournament, and a geosteering league. The intellectual competition brought together over 900 participants from 71 cities, 80 companies, and 92 universities.

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The scientific and technological development rating of the largest Russian companies was prepared by the AK agency.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 20, 2026

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World Marine Mammal Day is celebrated annually on February 19. This date was established to draw attention to the need to conserve and protect cetaceans, pinnipeds, polar bears, and other marine mammals.

Rosneft places special emphasis on environmental issues and biodiversity conservation. The Company's activities are based on the principle of preserving a healthy environment and biodiversity in all regions where it operates. The study and protection of marine mammals is one of the pillars of Rosneft's environmental program.

A key component of this program is research on the Sea of Okhotsk gray whale population, one of the smallest and most vulnerable marine mammal populations in the world, endangered and listed in the Russian Federation's Red Data Book. Rosneft has been a participant in the Sea of Okhotsk gray whale monitoring program since 1997, which includes annual population censuses, behavioral observations, food sources, photo-identification studies, and acoustic monitoring.

As part of their research, specialists concluded that the annual growth rate of the Okhotsk Sea gray whale population is approximately 5%. By 2025, the total number of whales registered in the program's photo catalog would reach almost 400 individuals.

Until the 1990s, the Okhotsk Sea gray whale population was considered completely exterminated and classified as a critically endangered species. In 2019, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment added these animals to its list of rare and endangered species requiring priority restoration and reintroduction measures. In 2020, the Okhotsk Sea gray whale population was listed in the Russian Federation's Red Data Book.

Additionally, with the Company's support, environmental monitoring of the Okhotsk-Korean gray whale population is being conducted on the northeastern shelf of Sakhalin Island. Specialists annually conduct photo-identification, population censuses, and studies of the mammals' prey and behavior. As part of their study of the Okhotsk-Korean gray whale population, unique acoustic monitoring is also being conducted, which includes recording and analyzing the level of natural and anthropogenic underwater noise. This research allows for the study of the nature of sounds and modeling their propagation.

Rosneft is an active member of the Interdepartmental Working Group under the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation for the Conservation of the Western Gray Whale Population. The working group develops proposals for legislative developments to manage the population and coordinates interactions between interested federal and regional executive authorities, the business community, and scientific and public organizations.

In 2020, Rosneft, together with the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, implemented a large-scale project to study and monitor Black Sea dolphins. Three years of observations yielded up-to-date data on the abundance and preferred habitats of these Black Sea cetaceans, as well as their seasonal distribution patterns. Recommendations for dolphin research and conservation were prepared.

Rosneft also places significant emphasis on the study and conservation of the polar bear population. The company has been conducting polar bear research expeditions since 2014. In 2024, Rosneft began a new four-year research cycle as part of its corporate program for preserving the biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems, Tamura. In 2025, Rosneft, together with the non-governmental development institute Innopraktika, launched an online course of popular science lectures, "Arctic Wanderer: Polar Bear."

Since 2015, Rosneft has also been conducting research on the abundance and characteristics of the Atlantic walrus population. During this time, work has been conducted in the Nenets State Nature Reserve and in the Kara and Laptev Seas. As part of the national "Ecology" project, large-scale walrus studies have been conducted in the Barents Sea. Thanks to Rosneft, the Franz Josef Land archipelago was surveyed for the first time.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 19, 2026

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Rosneft has launched a food delivery service from its signature Zerno cafes located at gas stations in Moscow and the Moscow region. Residents and visitors to the Moscow region can now order their favorite dishes and drinks directly from the gas stations.

Orders are available 24/7 through partner delivery services. Over 75 gas stations are already participating in the project, and the service is available throughout Moscow, as well as in cities in the Moscow region such as Reutov, Lyubertsy, Krasnogorsk, Mytishchi, Odintsovo, and Balashikha. The delivery area will soon expand to the entire Moscow region with the addition of new stations.

The delivery menu features popular items: hot dogs and burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and other appetizers, as well as signature hot coffee made with exclusive Venezuelan beans. Additionally, 50 randomly selected orders will receive a useful gift – a branded Rosneft thermal mug, perfect for on-the-go use. The selection will be expanded in the future to offer customers the widest possible selection.

The large-scale digitalization of Rosneft's filling stations also includes the introduction of self-service systems. These systems currently operate in over 40 regions of Russia, with a total of over 1,500. Their simple and user-friendly interface has made them popular with customers: at some stations, self-service accounts for over 60% of transactions. This significantly reduces service time and increases throughput. At the same time, staff at the Zerno café are paying more attention to customers, offering a selection of delicious, freshly prepared dishes from an extensive menu. The project's development includes various options, including the creation of fully automated stations and reliable outdoor terminals capable of operating in any climate.

Expanding the range of gas station services is one of the Company's retail business priorities. Rosneft is systematically introducing modern digital solutions at its gas stations to create a comfortable and technologically advanced environment for those on the road.

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Rosneft's retail network is the largest in Russia in terms of geographic coverage and number of stations. The Rosneft brand remains one of the leaders in Russia in terms of the number of stations, recognition, fuel quality, and a wide range of non-fuel services. The Company operates approximately 3,000 gas stations in total.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 19, 2026

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Specialists at Rosneft's Volgograd Research Institute have developed and patented a device for holding coupons*—samples used to study metal corrosion in pipelines and process units. The unique design of the new coupon holder enhances safety and improves the quality of corrosion testing.

Corrosion testing is a study conducted under various equipment operating conditions, including high temperatures and pressures. Such testing is essential for predicting the remaining life of equipment, planning maintenance, and minimizing the risk of failure.

Using coupons to diagnose and monitor the current condition of process equipment is a proven practice. The design of the new coupon holder improves the speed and ease of sample replacement thanks to its quick-release tip.

Sample positioning also improves the quality of corrosion testing—coupons can now be fixed in a precisely defined position. Safe operation of the device is ensured by a special liquid and gas drainage unit—the coupon can be extracted without any operator intervention. The combination of these solutions distinguishes the development from similar devices.

Organizing high-quality monitoring of equipment condition and forecasting its service life allows the Company to ensure trouble-free production operations, safe working conditions, and minimize environmental impacts.

* Coupons are metal samples in the form of small metal plates that are exposed to the internal environment during the operation of pipelines or process installations to determine the rate and type of metal corrosion.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 18, 2026

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RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Rosneft's largest production asset, reduced its electricity consumption by 565 million kWh in 2025 as a result of its energy conservation program, an 11% increase compared to last year. In monetary terms, the reduction exceeded 3 billion rubles.

As a result of a phased retrofit over several years, more than 80% of centrifugal pump units are now equipped with energy-efficient valve and high-voltage electric motors. The implementation of new equipment and technologies at the mechanized production facility resulted in savings of 273 million kWh by 2025. In particular, modern pump units with increased efficiency reduced consumption by over 97 million kWh.

Other effective measures at the mechanized production facility include the installation of electric centrifugal pumps equipped with gas separators that reduce energy consumption, as well as the use of low-loss transformers and the optimization of the submersible cable cross-section.

RN-Yuganskneftegaz's implementation of measures to reduce energy consumption in reservoir pressure maintenance systems, primary oil treatment, and electricity and heat supply systems has saved 9,000 tons of equivalent fuel.

RN-Yuganskneftegaz operates a unified energy management system, which successfully passed a recertification audit in 2025 according to the GOST R ISO 50001-2023 standard.

The company is developing a culture of energy conservation. Over the course of the year, 115 employees completed training in "Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency," providing feedback and participating in the dissemination of best practices in this area.

Energy efficiency criteria are taken into account when designing, reconstructing or modernizing industrial and social facilities, and purchasing materials.

Improving the efficiency of production assets is a key element of the Rosneft-2030 strategy. The company and its subsidiaries are systematically working to ensure the efficient use of energy resources, reduce energy consumption, and optimize electrical loads and thermal processes.

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RN-Yuganskneftegaz is Rosneft's key asset, accounting for approximately 30% of the Company's total production. The company conducts geological exploration and development of fields in 40 license blocks covering a total area of over 21,000 square kilometers in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 17, 2026

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