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Rosneft has announced the results of its large-scale IT Marathon, a series of high-tech competitions in which participants compete to solve production problems.

In 2025, the Ufa Research Institute and the Center for the Development and Implementation of Science-Intensive Technologies (CIT) organized seven competitions under the auspices of the IT Marathon: information modeling competitions, the Additive Technology and Reverse Engineering Cup, the Student Hackathon, the Academic Tournament, and the Geosteering League. The intellectual competitions brought together over 900 participants from 71 cities, 80 companies, and 92 universities, demonstrating the high interest of the professional and student community in the technological challenges of the oil and gas industry. The winners of all IT Marathon competitions met at the grand finale in Moscow.

Information modeling competitions were held in May among Rosneft's research and development institutes and production facilities. Teams developed information models and presented best practices for applying existing models in production.

Participants in the Additive Manufacturing Cup who passed the online qualifying round competed in September at the TNF Industrial and Energy Forum. The students designed an impeller for a centrifugal pump used in oil refineries: they scanned the sample, created a digital model, and 3D-printed the parts from plastic. Based on the results of bench tests, the jury selected the Cup winners. The winners were participants from St. Petersburg, Tyumen, and Ufa.

A student hackathon in November brought together over 340 participants from 45 Russian cities. In 48 hours, teams developed computer vision models to automatically highlight areas with different oil well placement patterns on a map. The authors of the 10 best solutions presented their projects to the hackathon jury. The top three winners included students from Moscow State University, Central University, and ITMO National Research University.

The Academic Tournament broke its own record for the number of participants in its three years of existence. A total of 154 representatives from 62 organizations in 25 cities participated in the scientific relay race. Teams developed algorithms and programs to accelerate the solution of systems of linear equations of a special type. The task has practical application in modeling fluid filtration processes in porous media, taking into account changes in the properties of an oil-saturated formation. Based on the results of the preliminary testing, 10 teams advanced to the competition finals. Following the testing and presentation of their results, the jury determined the winners of the Academic Tournament: Team Testv took first place, Yars took second place, and RESHALA took third place. The tournament's best solutions will be integrated into Rosneft's science-intensive software: RN-SIGMA, RN-KIM, and RN-GRID.

This year's Geosteering League brought together over 300 professionals and students from over 100 universities and organizations. The virtual horizontal well drilling championship was held using the RN-HORIZON corporate software suite. Following online qualifying rounds, 23 professional and 22 student finalists were determined. For the first time, the final qualifying round for professionals was held live. The top participants met at the finals in Moscow. In real time, they analyzed the geological situation based on incoming data, assessed risks, and plotted a well trajectory in a corporate simulator, promptly responding to unforeseen situations. The top three student winners were: Eldar Nigmatullin (Tyumen State University), Kirill Kosarev (Irkutsk State University), and Egor Nikitin (Tyumen Industrial University). Among the professionals, the best results were demonstrated by: Leonid Sivkov, Nikolai Kruglov, Lenar Sabirov (all from IGiRGI).

Representatives from leading universities and major Russian companies spoke at the IT Marathon finals. The speakers focused on breakthrough technologies, artificial intelligence trends, and aspects of information modeling in the oil and gas industry.

Over the past seven years, the Company's IT Competition Marathon has become a significant platform for identifying and supporting talented specialists, implementing innovative solutions in production processes, and strengthening partnerships between educational, industrial, and scientific organizations. Since 2019, Rosneft has held 24 competitions, attracting over 7,500 participants from 13 countries and 140 cities.

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Samaraneftegaz (part of Rosneft's oil and gas production complex) is celebrating 80 years since the start of development at the Mukhanovskoye field, the largest in the Samara region by reserves. Cumulative oil production at the field is approaching 200 million tons. At the current production rate, the reserves here will last for at least another 50 years.

Geological exploration near the village of Mukhanovo, located 90 kilometers from Samara, was conducted during the final years of World War II. With limited equipment and specialists available, several shallow wells were sunk to search for hydrocarbon deposits, which yielded a significant gas flow.

In November 1945, Kungur oil was extracted from exploration well No. 1 at a depth of 420 meters, with a daily flow rate of 35 tons. It turned out to be the lightest and highest-quality oil known in the Volga region at the time. In terms of gasoline yield, Kungur oil surpassed not only the deep-seated Devonian oil but also the oil from the Carboniferous Formation, the dominant formation at the time.

Intensive geological exploration at the Mukhanovskaya site led to another success: in 1952, a gushing flow of light oil was obtained from Lower Carboniferous deposits at a rate of 300 tons per day. Three years later, the oil potential of the Devonian deposits was proven, and industrial development began. The discovery of Devonian oil deposits became a crucial milestone in the development of the region's oil industry and played a significant role in the country's post-war economic recovery.

The secret to the Mukhanovskoye field's longevity lies in the accurate calculation of production rates and management, the professionalism of its employees, and the use of new technologies. Its 175 wells account for approximately 5% of the company's total production.

Geological studies of the productive strata are still ongoing. Since 2020, 10 new deposits have been discovered here.

Wells undergo regular geological and technical interventions aimed at increasing hydrocarbon production. Three horizontal wells drilled have significantly increased oil recovery due to greater reservoir coverage and the ability to develop low-yield and thin formations.

The field continues to test new technologies, such as polymer composition testing during repair and insulation work, modern methods of treating the bottomhole formation zone to clean the bottomhole, and others.

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Samaraneftegaz operates in the Samara and Orenburg regions. The company's cumulative production since the start of field development in 1936 exceeds 1.3 billion tons of oil.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 17, 2025

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Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company (part of Rosneft's oil refining and petrochemical complex) announced the results of a competition for methodological developments for school chemistry teachers. The project's goal is to select and support the best methods aimed at fostering student interest in the in-depth study of chemistry. The competition will help implement best practices in supplementary education in schools in the Samara Region.

The competition jury noted the high creative and professional potential of the region's teaching community. Six projects were selected as winners, designed to address educational and career guidance challenges, engaging students in the subject matter and facilitating their informed choice of future profession.

Among the winners was the original program "Let's Chemistry Together," which focused on conducting experiments and developing schoolchildren's skills in chemical analysis and the use of digital equipment.

The "Entertaining Chemistry" program is a course that develops an understanding of chemical processes at the everyday level, which can be the first step toward a career in the food or petrochemical industries.

The "From Test Tube to Production" project offers a ready-made engineering workshop where high school students assume the roles of technologists and solve cases from petrochemical plants. The course develops systems engineering thinking, which is essential for future technologists.

The "Novokuibyshevsk. Chemistry. Science. Catalysts" program creates an educational ecosystem of "school-factory-research institute." Students are immersed in the industrial and scientific environment of their hometown, and engineers and scientists share their knowledge and experience with future specialists.

"Oil and Gas: From Production to Refining" is a career guidance project that covers the entire production cycle, from geological exploration and drilling to petrochemicals and logistics. The course develops a holistic understanding of the oil and gas industry and inspires students to pursue engineering careers.

By supporting the best educational initiatives, the Company promotes the implementation of modern educational technologies and teaching materials. The presented methods and innovative solutions are aimed at developing engineering thinking skills in adolescents and expanding the range of tools for practical and laboratory chemistry classes.

By developing youth interest in the sciences, the Company is contributing to the region's future and laying the foundation for technological breakthroughs in the country.

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The Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company's popular science festival, "Park of Sciences," aims to develop children's and adolescents' interest in scientific knowledge and innovation, and to communicate the importance of natural sciences in an accessible manner.

The company has been holding the festival in Novokuibyshevsk since 2015, with over 5,000 schoolchildren participating. The petrochemists engage children in natural sciences by organizing engaging hands-on experiments and workshops that expand the scope of the school curriculum.

In 2025, the educational project "Park of Sciences" was included in the collection of "50 best projects" of the National Award in the field of public relations development "Silver Archer".

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 17, 2025

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RN-Vankor (part of Rosneft's oil production complex) launched the Tagul 110/35/10 kV substation with a capacity of 2×63 MVA. It will ensure reliable power supply to facilities at the Tagulskoye field, part of the Vankor cluster.

Energy is supplied to Tagul from the 150 MW Polyarnaya gas turbine power plant at the Vankor field. A 110 kV transmission line over 70 km long has been built to connect the power plant to the Tagul substation.

Construction of the substation was expedited by installing prefabricated structures. The building houses power transformers, 35 and 10 kV indoor switchgear, and a control room.

The domestic design solutions used at the Tagul substation have been proven by the successful operation of the Vankor power complex in the Far North. The switchgear circuit remains operational even if individual components fail, increasing the overall reliability of the power supply to the oil field's production facilities.

Tagul is the eighth 110 kV substation in the Vankor field cluster. Two more similar substations are in the final stages of installation. The total length of overhead power lines already exceeds 1,900 km. The largest substation, Vankor, with a capacity of 250 MVA, connects the Vankor power district to the country's Unified Energy System.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 16, 2025

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Rosneft held corporate competitions in badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The second "Rosneft Racket" tournament took place yesterday at the Zenit Sports Complex in Krasnogorsk. The competition brought together oil industry athletes from 33 of the Company's subsidiaries across the country.

Supporting a healthy lifestyle is an important aspect of Rosneft's social policy. The company is developing the "Energy of Life" sports and fitness movement, through which employees regularly engage in sports and participate in various competitions.

During the two-day Rosneft Racket tournament, participants competed in individual and team (one woman and one man) events.

In tennis, the RN-Moscow team won the Mixed category, while an RN-Yuganskneftegaz employee won the individual tournament. Representatives of the Company's Central Management Office took first place in both the individual and team competitions in badminton, while RN-Uvatneftegaz won in table tennis. Following the two days of competition, the RN-Yuganskneftegaz team emerged victorious in the overall team competition.

Congratulations to the winners and participants of the Rosneft Rocket corporate competition!

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The "Energy of Life" corporate program unites over 128,000 Company employees. Over 92,000 oil workers participate in various sports at company-wide competitions and contests, as well as regional and federal competitions.

Rosneft conducts extensive information and organizational campaigns to develop a mass sports movement among employees and encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Sports training is organized for employees. The number of oil workers actively involved in sports increases annually.

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Rosneft motor oil has received approval from Russian Railways for use in diesel locomotive engines. It is planned for use in rolling stock on the Kaliningrad-Sakhalin railway.

The conclusion was issued by a key Russian railway company following a series of tests and trials of Rosneft M-14D2U oil with its own Kompleksal-7321A additive package, conducted jointly with RN-Lubricants, the operator of Rosneft's lubricants business.

Tests were conducted on 3,600 horsepower diesel locomotives. The locomotives covered a total test mileage of approximately 480,000 km. Test results showed that Rosneft M-14D2U engine oil reduces wear in friction pairs and effectively dissipates heat, protecting locomotive engine systems from corrosion and mechanical wear, including under increased loads. Following the test runs, the oil had exhausted less than half of its intended service life, maintaining high alkaline and hydrogen numbers—the key indicators of detergent properties and additive performance. Diesel locomotives equipped with Rosneft engine oil demonstrated a reduction in specific fuel consumption of up to 1.7%.

The formula for Rosneft M-14D2U motor oils is specifically designed for locomotive operation in various climatic conditions and under heavy loads. The product's quality and performance characteristics have enabled Rosneft Lubricants to remain a key supplier of motor oils for Russian Railways' rolling stock for many years.

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RN-Lubricants LLC, a specialized subsidiary of Rosneft, develops new products, sells, and promotes the Company's lubricants. High-quality oils and additives are produced at seven Rosneft facilities. The company's lubricant portfolio includes over 1,000 products and meets the needs of both large industrial enterprises and private consumers.

Russian Railways JSC is the largest carrier on the Russian railway network, owning the world's third-longest railway network (over 85,500 km) and related infrastructure in Russia.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 12, 2025

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Rosneft, together with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the Republic of Bashkortostan, presented a winter automobile route "The mountains are calling!".

The route presentation took place in Ufa at a Bashneft gas station (part of Rosneft). Company representatives, professional skiers, and tourism and hospitality industry experts described the locations and the route's program, which seamlessly combines active winter sports, family fun, and visits to protected areas.

Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism and is committed to creating comfortable conditions for motorists. Developing roadside services and improving customer service are among the Company's priorities.

The route, approximately 500 kilometers long, runs from Ufa to the slopes of the Southern Urals. Along the way, 16 Bashneft gas stations are conveniently located. At these stations, drivers can fill up with guaranteed-quality fuel, relax in a comfortable café, or purchase essential travel supplies, including locally produced ones.

The first point of attraction is Mount Malinovaya, its peaks and snow-covered slopes attract snowboarders and skiers. The location is popular year-round – the mountain is considered one of the most accessible "thousanders" (thousanders), and there are marked hiking routes.

Not far from Beloretsk, the next stop on the route is the Mratkino Ski Resort. A modern artificial snowmaking system provides skiing conditions from November to mid-April. The resort offers trails of varying difficulty levels, suitable for both beginner skiers and snowboarders, as well as experienced athletes. The resort's infrastructure offers ample opportunities for family recreation.

Continue your active holiday at the Abzakovo ski resort, renowned for its well-developed modern infrastructure. The resort boasts 18 kilometers of trails. The slopes offer picturesque panoramic views of the Ural Mountains. The ski season here also begins in November and lasts until May.

The mountain lake of Yakty-Kul is the next stop on the route. The Bannoe ski resort is located on its shoreline. The resort offers guests nine well-equipped slopes with a total length of approximately 10 kilometers. A high-speed gondola lift operates on the slope for a comfortable ascent to the Yamankaya Ridge.

Along the route, tourists can visit another landmark: the Kuzhanovskiye Larches, a botanical natural monument of regional significance. The youngest of the larches is 65 years old, while the oldest is approximately 160. The larches have an unusual, dense, oval crown and stand out against the surrounding mixed forests.

You can conclude your trip with a tour of the multi-breed kennel "White Healer." Dog handlers will share the secrets of dog breeding, and guests will have the opportunity to play with the puppies.

The "Mountains Are Calling!" auto route is the fourth tourism project developed by Rosneft jointly with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the Republic of Bashkortostan. In 2024, the interregional route "Power of Nature" was launched as part of the "Horizons of Russia" project, and this year, the "Pavlovskaya Krugosvetka" and "Kama Necklace" routes were launched.

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Rosneft actively supports the development of domestic tourism and is developing its own digital platform. Horizons of Russia: Come with Us, which offers not only ready-made routes but also allows users to plan their own trips based on Rosneft's road infrastructure. Since 2023, the Company, together with its partners, has already offered over 50 routes spanning 24 regions of the country.

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Specialists from Rosneft's Arctic Research Center and scientists from leading Russian research institutes summarized the results of the Company's large-scale environmental project in the White Sea. The project was implemented jointly with the non-governmental development institute Innopraktika, with the participation of the Marine Research Center of Moscow State University, the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Biotechnology Campus (BTK) Center for Whole-Genome Sequencing.

The research, which began in 2023, included two field seasons on the research vessels Kartesh and Professor Zenkevich, as well as unique office work. Project participants retraced the route of the 1922-1926 expeditions of renowned Soviet hydrobiologist Konstantin Deryugin, who detailed the flora and fauna of the White Sea.

The goal of Rosneft's project is to analyze secular changes in the region's marine ecosystems using Deryugin's methods and modern technologies, as well as to assess the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on the Arctic ecology. This information is essential for long-term planning for the sustainable development of the Russian North.

During a press event, scientists shared preliminary results of their work. They concluded that the White Sea ecosystem remains stable. This allows the region to be considered a benchmark for comparison with other Arctic regions.

At the same time, studies have shown that the fauna of the Arctic seas remains insufficiently studied: up to 30% of species remain of uncertain taxonomic status, and much work remains to be done to revise the fauna of the Arctic seas. At the same time, specialists have managed to describe species new to science.

As part of the project, scientists used both traditional hydrobiology equipment and the latest devices and innovative technologies. This included surveying the White Sea floor using remotely operated underwater vehicles and conducting molecular genetic analysis of the organisms discovered. This work utilized the world's only sequencer, located above the Arctic Circle.

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Rosneft is implementing the largest Arctic region research program since Soviet times. Over 13 years, more than 60 expeditions have been conducted, during which scientists have studied the region's hydrometeorological, geological, and biological features, as well as bioindicator species of Arctic ecosystems. This has allowed them to gather a unique array of information on the Arctic's climate, nature, and wildlife. More than ten ecological atlases have already been created based on the research results: "Seabirds of the Russian Arctic," "Species – Biological Indicators of Marine Arctic Ecosystems," "Marine Mammals of Russia," "The Kara Sea," "The Laptev Sea," "The Barents Sea," and others.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 10, 2025

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The Kuibyshev Oil Refinery and the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery, both part of Rosneft's Samara Group of Oil Refineries, won the 25th All-Russian "Russian Organization of High Social Performance" competition. The awards were presented to the companies' representatives by Tatyana Golikova, Deputy Prime Minister for Social Policy, at the All-Russian Personnel Forum held in Moscow.

The Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery won first place in the category "For the Development of Social Partnership in Manufacturing Organizations." The Kuibyshev Oil Refinery won second place in the category "For Supporting Employees with Large Families and Their Children in Manufacturing Organizations."

The plants' social programs include voluntary health insurance, health resort treatment at Russian health centers, maternity support, sports activities organized through 30 health clubs and groups, corporate mortgage lending, and housing assistance for young professionals and out-of-town workers, as well as a corporate pension program. Employees' families receive discounted vouchers to the plant's health resort, children's camp, and a recreation center on the Volga.

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The All-Russian competition "Russian Organization of High Social Efficiency" has been held by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation for 25 years. The competition consists of two stages: regional and federal. The jury consists of tripartite commissions for the regulation of social and labor relations. This year, more than 1,400 employers from 74 regions of the country participated in the competition.

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Udmurtneft (part of Rosneft's oil production complex) has commissioned the Yelnikovo two-transformer 35 kV substation with a total installed capacity of 32 MVA. It will provide reliable power to existing and prospective oil production facilities at the Yelnikovskoye field.

During the substation's renovation, more powerful transformers were installed and an online diagnostic system for their technical condition was implemented. All equipment is Russian-made and meets modern energy efficiency and industrial safety requirements. The automated diagnostic system provides real-time equipment monitoring, enabling prompt monitoring of operation and the appropriate adjustments to process changes.

The upgraded substation will provide power for the increasing drilling volumes at the promising Yelnikovskoye field and the new production capacity being commissioned. By the end of 2026 alone, 18 new wells are planned to be built there.

Udmurtneft previously commissioned the newly constructed Kotovo substation with an installed capacity of 20 MVA and a double-circuit 110 kV transmission line extending over 30 km. The Sokolovka 110 kV substation was also reconstructed, bringing its installed capacity to 80 MVA.

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

Following the implementation of the energy conservation program, Udmurtneft saved over 24 million kWh of electricity in the first nine months of 2025. The economic impact amounted to approximately 157 million rubles.

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PJSC Udmurtneft is the largest oil producing company in Udmurtia, accounting for 60% of the region's oil production. It develops 36 fields located in 14 districts of the republic. The company's cumulative production exceeds 340 million tons of oil.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 9, 2025

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