Gazprom Neft’ pays particular attention to socio-economic development in regions where it operates. Effectively addressing existing needs and preventing occurrence of new problems are among the primary principles of the Company’s social policy.
Working closely with administrative authorities in the regions where the Company has a presence, Gazprom Neft’ provides financing for housing construction and charity aid to socially disadvantaged sections of the population. In 2006, socially-oriented initiatives of the Company were finalised in the form of general socio-economic agreements.
YAMALO-NENETSK AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT
The General Agreement for Co-operation between the Company and the YNAD Administration in 2006-2008 was signed on September 2, 2006. This agreement provides for allocation of funds to help realise of socio-economic development programs for towns and villages in YNAD including housing construction, improvement and renovation of existing residential buildings, improvement and construction of sports grounds, construction of a swimming pool and Ethnic Cultural Centre, support for agricultural communities, procurement of work wear, and materials and supplies for ethnic communities.
KHANTY-MANSIYSK AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT – YUGRA
The General Agreement for Co-operation in 2006-2008 was signed on November 16, 2006. In 2006, under the provisions of the socio-economic agreement, construction of a Tennis Sports Centre was started and steps were taken to provide assistance to Northern native minorities, including new housing construction. Renovation of housing for retired persons was completed in the village of Varyegan.
OMSK REGION
The General Agreement for Co-operation in 2006-2008 was signed on November 20, 2006. This Agreement provides for joint implementation of socially-oriented programs within the region, programs for environmental protection and rational use of natural resources, financing of projects for providing social aid to orphanages, schools and rest homes for senior citizens, and funding renovation works and inventory taking in hospitals.
KRASNODAR TERRITORY
The General Agreement for Co-operation between the Company and the Krasnodar Territory Administration in 2007-2009 was signed in May 2007. This Agreement provides for joint implementation of socio-economic programs, joint participation in nature conservation activities and provision of support to agricultural producers.
