Gas and Oil Industry Worker Day has been celebrated in Russia on the first Sunday of September since 1980, Vzglad reports.
Oil production is the key factor of Russian economic growth, providing stable conditions for industry and social projects. At present, Russia is a major world oil and gas exporter, producing 490 million tons of oil and 580 billion cubic meters of gas every year, and those indicators are growing. The Russian authorities have always paid special attention to the oil production sector of industry.
Oil is one of the most important resources for humanity today, as its products are used in practically all production spheres.
‘Gazprom’ is the major Russian gas producer, while state company ‘Rosneft’ holds first position in oil field development.
Rumors of ‘Rosneft’ executive director Sergey Bogdanchikov’s resignation have been in circulation for some time now. He is to be replaced by his deputy, Eduard Khudaynatov.
