Gazprom is a global energy company focused on geological exploration, production, transportation, storage, processing and sales of gas, gas condensate and oil, sales of gas as a vehicle fuel, as well as generation and marketing of heat and electric power.

Gazprom views its mission as ensuring a reliable, efficient and balanced supply of natural gas, other energy resources and their derivatives to consumers.

Gazprom holds the world’s largest natural gas reserves. The Company’s share in the global and Russian gas reserves amounts to 16 and 71 per cent respectively. As the world’s leading gas producer, Gazprom accounts for 12 per cent of the global gas output and 68 per cent of domestic gas production. At present, the Company is actively implementing large-scale gas development projects in the Yamal Peninsula, the Arctic shelf, Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East, as well as a number of hydrocarbon exploration and production projects abroad.

Gazprom is a reliable supplier of gas to Russian and foreign consumers. The Company owns the world’s largest gas transmission system with a total length of 172,600 kilometers. Gazprom sells more than half of its gas to Russian consumers and exports gas to over 30 countries within and beyond the former Soviet Union.

Gazprom is one of the largest producers and exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Russia. The Company is successfully expanding its LNG sales within the existing Sakhalin II project and implementing new initiatives in order to substantially strengthen its position in the fast-growing global LNG market.

Gazprom is among the top four oil producers in the Russian Federation. The Company also owns major power-generating assets accounting for some 16 per cent of the total installed capacity of the national energy system. In addition, Gazprom ranks number one in the world in terms of thermal energy generation.

Gazprom’s strategic goal is to establish itself as a leader among global energy companies by diversifying sales markets, ensuring reliable supplies, improving operating efficiency and fulfilling its scientific and technical potential.

Gazprom carries out its business activities in line with sustainable development principles: effectively, to the advantage of society, and with due care for the environment.

The Company supplies environmentally safe fuel to millions of consumers and facilitates the social and economic well-being of Russian regions. Gazprom’s large-scale initiatives in culture and sports contribute to the development of local communities and promote communication and new partnerships.

Gazprom cares about its people: respecting the rights of its employees, supporting their professional and personal development, and creating a safe and comfortable working environment.

One of the key priorities of the Company is ensuring respect for the environment. Gazprom systematically reduces air pollutant emissions and takes measures to preserve clean water, fresh air, and the diversity of wildlife. Active efforts are underway to develop and implement solutions which will make it possible to use the advantages of Gazprom’s products for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.

More details on the work performed by Gazprom for the benefit of the present and future generations can be found in annual Sustainability Reports of the Gazprom Group.