COMPANY NEWS

A working visit of Promgaz OAO specialists to Kazakhstan took place
On the 18th –19th of January, upon invitation from Imangali Tasmagambetov, Head of Almaty Administration, Promgaz OAO specialists took part in the Public Hearing «Almaty Facing Ecological Problems»

Promgaz OAO Director General was elected Deputy Chairman of UN EEC Work Group on Gas
From 23 to 25 of January 2007, in Geneva (Switzerland), the session of Gas Work Group, Stable Power Engineering Committee, UN European Economic Commission (UN EEC), is held

Gazprom is ready to build pipeline to Sayansk
On Thursday, Andrei Tatarinov, the head of Irkutskgazprom OAO, announced the intention of Gazprom OAO to commence pilot industrial operation of Chikansky field (South-Kovyktino area) in December 2008 owned by Gazprom OAO

The integrated gasification system for northern areas is under development in Irkutsk Region
A working meeting with potential natural gas consumers of Ust-Kut industrial node will take place on the 28th of February – 1st of March in Ust-Kut within the frame of Irkutsk Region Gasification Action Plan

11 districts of Arkhangelsk Region got familiarized with their gasification schemes
On the 12th of March, Promgaz OAO representatives presented to the heads of 11 municipal establishments of Archangelsk Region

About the results of the meeting dedicated to implementation of the time schedule for synchronizing geological survey, design and construction works in Irkutsk Region
Today, at the central office of Gazprom OAO, Alexander Ananenkov, Deputy Chair-man of the Board, held a meeting on implementation of the time schedule for synchronizing geological survey, design and construction works in the Irkutsk Region

15-Year Region Gasification Plan Approved in Novgorod Region
Today, on the 5th of April, Novgorod Region Master Gas Supply & Gasification Scheme was approved in Veliky Novgorod

The 2nd session of the Gas Utilization Work Committee, the International Gas Union, took place in Tokyo
On the 19th –20th of April, the 2nd session of the Gas Utilization Work Committee, the International Gas Union (IGU), took place in Tokyo (Japan)

The 2nd session of R&D Special Work Group of the International Gas Union took place
On the 12th –13th of April in Tokyo (Japan), the 2nd session of R&D Special Work Group of the International Gas Union (IGU) took place

Tambov Region is one of the leaders in the Central Federal Territory in 2007 in terms of gasification rates
On the 23d of May, the team of specialists from Promgaz Moscow Design Institute – the developer of the long-term gasification program for Tambov region

In Tskhinvali, the gas pipeline connecting the North Ossetia and South Ossetia was discussed
On the 25th of May, the South Ossetia Government held a meeting concerning commencement of construction of Dzuarikau – Tskhinvali gas pipeline at South Ossetia territory

The 18th session of the Energy Efficiency-XXI Project Steering Committee
Promgaz OAO delegation took part in the 18th session of the Energy Efficiency-XXI Project Steering Committee

By the Year End, a Special Regional Gasification Plan Will Be Developed in Karelia
In Karelia, development of a regional gasification plan has started

Organizing Committee of International Forum «A Week of Efficient Gas Distribution and Use» Had a Meeting
In the central office of Gazprom OJSC, chaired by temporary acting Chairman of Board of Gazprom OJSC A.G. Ananekov, there was a meeting of the Organiz-ing Committee of International Forum «A Week of Efficient Gas Distribution and Use»

Meeting of the Sub-Group for Research & Engineering Cooperation Between Gazprom OJSC and Kogas
On July 10-11, within the frames of the Cooperation Agreement between Gazprom OJSC and Korean Gas Corporation (Kogas), there was a meeting of the sub-group for research & engineering cooperation

Summary of the meeting devoted to implementation of the project of experimental extraction of methane from coal beds
The meeting devoted to the issues of implementing the project of experimental extraction of methane from coal beds was held today in Kemerovo city

Russian specialists surveyed the difficult sections of projected gas pipe line from South Ossetia to North Ossetia
A delegation of specialists from OAO "Promgaz" (Gazprom subsidiary enterprise) which arrived on the 26th of July to South Ossetia in connection with implementation of the project of constructing the gas pipe line from North Ossetia to Tskhinvali

The progress of developing the gas supply scheme for the Republic of Altai and Altai Territory was discussed at "Gazprom"
Today, on the 10th of August, at the headquarters of OAO "Gazprom", Alexander Ananenkov temporary acting as the Chairman of the Board

Kirov Regional Administration has approved the concept of the target program “Gasifi-cation of the Kirov Region for the years 2008 to 2012”
The gasification program has been prepared on the basis of an investment project developed by the Institute of OJSC Promgaz

Gazprom delegation took part in the international conference «Efficient Gas Distribution and Utilization»
The international conference «Efficient Gas Distribution and Utilization» was held today in Moscow

OAO «Gazprom» representatives took part in the meeting of special R&D expert panel of International gas Union
On the 28th of September, the meeting of special R&D expert panel of International gas Union took place

Kaluga region, OAO «Promgaz» and «Gasuni» have signed a trilateral agreement
A trilateral agreement on cooperation has been signed between the Administration of Kaluga region, OAO «Promgaz» and «Gasuni» company, Netherlands, at the international conference «Efficient Gas Distribution and Utilisation»

The meeting of IGU Working Committee 4 «Gas distribution» took place
On the 27th - 28th of September, 2007, the meeting of the Working Committee № 4 «Gas distribution» of International Gas Union was held

The meeting of IGU Working Committee 5 «Gas utilization» took place
On the 27th - 28th of September, 2007, the meeting of the Working Committee № 5 «Gas utilization» of International Gas Union was held

Fuel and Energy Strategy of the Altai Land Will Be Finalized by Autumn 2008
The fuel and energy strategy of the Altai Land, which is being developed by OAO “Promgaz” Institute, will be finalized by autumn 2008