Category: Russia

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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The Orenburgneft company (Rosneft's key asset in the Volga region), as part of its cooperation with the Orenburgsky State Nature Reserve, has become the official guardian of a Przewalski's horse foal.

The Przewalski's horse is listed in the Red Book of Russia and has the highest, zero rarity status. With the support of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the only program in Russia to create a semi-free population of the Przewalski's horse has been implemented on the territory of the Orenburgsky Reserve since 2015. The project is supported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia and the Government of the Orenburg Region.

The foal taken under guardianship was born on June 12, 2025, on Russia Day. Following a competitive selection among Orenburgneft employees, the animal received the symbolic name Buravka. Due to its consonance with the word "bur", it is associated with the oil industry, and also contains a reference to the character of Russian folk tales Sivka-Burka – a magical horse personifying wisdom and strength.

As part of the ceremonial event, representatives of Orenburgneft were presented with a certificate of trustees and a passport for the Przewalski horse.

The Orenburg Reserve is a specially protected natural area, including natural complexes and objects of special ecological value. Among the representatives of the flora and fauna of the reserve, there are many species that are rare and endangered. Of the total number of animals living in the reserve, 75 species are listed in the Red Books of Russia and the Orenburg Region.

Visitors to the reserve can take a walk along the equipped ecological trail "Breath of the Steppe", observe beautiful steppe animals from a close distance, and also learn about the program for the conservation of biological diversity and the work of the Reintroduction Center (hereinafter referred to as the Center) to create a semi-free population of the wild Przewalski's horse in Russia during excursions. Information stands have also appeared on the territory of the reserve, which tell about the joint work with Orenburgneft.

The cooperation between the Company and the Center will contribute to the improvement of conditions of keeping, feeding and veterinary care of animals, further study of endangered species, as well as the development of ecotourism in the region.

Environmental protection is an integral part of the corporate culture and social responsibility of PJSC NK Rosneft. In the regions where it operates, the Company carries out large-scale activities to restore natural resources, study rare animals and preserve biological diversity. As part of its scientific activities, Rosneft studies animals that are bioindicators of local ecosystems – polar bears, Atlantic walruses, ivory gulls and wild reindeer. The Company also supports programs to preserve the Amur tiger population.

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The Przewalski's horse owes its name to the Russian scientist Nikolai Mikhailovich Przewalski, who in 1879 conducted an expedition to Central Asia and discovered a species unknown to science. In the late 1970s, this rare species was on the verge of complete extinction; the Red Book assigned it the status of "extinct in the wild."

The animal was saved by 12 wild individuals from various zoos around the world – the founders of several restored populations. In total, there are no more than three thousand horses on the planet today.

Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftAugust 8, 2025

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Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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August 9 marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Rosneft and its subsidiaries annually implement unique projects in the regions of their operations aimed at preserving national cultures and the traditional way of life of the local population.

Creating favorable living conditions and strengthening the identity and originality of indigenous peoples are significant areas of the Company's social work. Among the indigenous peoples supported by the Company are the Khanty, Mansi, Nenets, Selkups, Evenks, Evens (Lamuts), Dolgans, Yukaghirs, Nanais, Nivkhs and Ulta (Oroks).

In Krasnoyarsk Krai, with the support of RN-Vankor, the regional program for resettling indigenous residents from dilapidated and emergency housing to residential buildings adapted to living conditions in the Far North continues to be implemented. Over the past three years, more than 50 families have become participants.

RN-Uvatneftegaz provides indigenous people of the Tyumen region with fuel and equipment on a regular basis – snowmobiles, boat motors, electric generators, motor pumps and chainsaws. Indigenous families have already received more than 160 units of various equipment, facilitating farming in remote camps. The company also helps them with education in universities and colleges and promotes the improvement of their living conditions.

In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha is actively involved in the development of the settlement of Botuobuinsky nasleg in the Mirninsky district. With the assistance of oil workers, a multifunctional cultural center is being built in the village of Tas-Yuryakh, which will become an object of public and cultural life. Previously, a kindergarten and a multifunctional school stadium were built for the indigenous people of the region.

Also, with the support of Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha, the Congress of Reindeer Herders is held every four years – a large-scale event during which participants discuss issues related to the preservation of the traditional way of life, attracting young people to national crafts and other relevant topics. The congress is of great importance for the indigenous peoples of the North, traditionally engaged in reindeer herding – the Evens, Evenks, Dolgans, Yukaghirs and others.

Samotlorneftegaz is implementing a unique project in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra to connect indigenous residents of remote villages to the Internet. Over three years, more than 3.6 thousand residents of Yugra's ancestral lands have already received access to the World Wide Web.

Vostsibneftegaz implements social grant projects for residents of Evenkia in Krasnoyarsk Krai. In 2025, oil workers supported scientific research into fish resources in the Central Siberian Biosphere Reserve, as well as a project by the Siberian Federal University to update the list of rare animal species in the region.

In 2025, Komsomolsk Oil Refinery held a patriotic motor rally from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the village of Verkhnyaya Ekon in Khabarovsk Krai, where the Nanai people, including war heroes, originally lived. This year, for the 110th anniversary of the village of Verkhnyaya Ekon, Komsomolsk oil workers presented the indigenous people with a festive fireworks display. Komsomolsk Oil Refinery is also implementing the Achambori School of Traditions project in Khabarovsk Krai, aimed at preserving the Nanai language and national sports.

The Company's subsidiaries also provide support for holding significant national holidays of the indigenous peoples of the North, such as Fisherman's Day, Reindeer Herder's Day, Raven Day (a holiday celebrating the arrival of spring), and others. The events are attended by a large number of guests who become familiar with the traditions of the indigenous peoples, learn about folklore, participate in master classes, taste national cuisine, and purchase products of traditional crafts.

Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftAugust 8, 2025

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Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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Samotlorneftegaz, one of Rosneft's key production assets, reduced its electricity consumption by 112 million kWh in the first half of 2025 thanks to energy saving measures. The economic effect in monetary terms exceeded 550 million rubles.

Since the beginning of the year, Samotlorneftegaz specialists have carried out 1.8 thousand operations to optimize the operating mode of production facilities. More than 36% of savings were achieved due to the implementation of a set of technological solutions to improve the energy efficiency of the mechanized stock of production wells.

The use of modern pumping equipment has yielded a significant effect. To date, the number of new-generation submersible electric motors at wells has reached 4.6 thousand, and more than 1.2 thousand high-efficiency electric centrifugal pumps have been installed. Power supply to well pads is provided by 575 energy-efficient transformers.

The company continued to implement measures to improve the energy efficiency of technological processes at reservoir pressure maintenance facilities, as well as gas compression and transportation. Operations in the ground infrastructure system carried out in the first half of 2025 resulted in savings of 21.9 million kWh.

Improving the efficiency of production assets is one of the key elements of Rosneft's strategy. The company carries out systematic work aimed at rational use of energy resources and reduction of energy consumption, optimization of electrical loads and thermal processes.

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Samotlorneftegaz, one of Rosneft's key production assets, is developing Russia's largest Samotlor field in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. The total area of the company's licensed sites is 2.9 thousand square kilometers.

Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftAugust 7, 2025

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