Category Archives: Russia

Press Releases & News from Russia distributed via EuropaWire

OKB GIDROPRESS presented VVER-600 project

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On February 1, in the operating organization Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC there was held a presentation by OKB “GIDROPRESS” about its project of a two-loop reactor facility VVER-600. On the part of GIDROPRESS the project was presented by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Technology

Russian-produced poloidal field cable was jacketed and compacted at Criotec (Italy)

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In February 2013 the Italian company Criotec completed the manufacturing of the first copper dummy conductor for the PF1 poloidal field coil using cable that had been manufactured in Russia. These works are being carried out within … Read the full press release →

Posted in Industrial, Italy, Russia, Technology

Kalinin NPP: a visit of permanent representatives to international organizations in Vienna

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 5th and 6th of February, a group of permanent representatives to international organizations in Vienna visited Kalinin nuclear power plant upon the invitation of ROSATOM and MFA of the Russian Federation. The delegation included ambassadors, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Politics, Russia

Boris Arseev was appointed an Executive Vice-President of Rusatom Overseas

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Boris Arseev was appointed an Executive vice-president of  Rusatom Overseas. B.Arseev will be responsible for business development of the State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM on the international market, primarily due to the formation and portfolio management of non-nuclear … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia

Akkuyu NPP held a first construction organization meeting with Turkish business community

Posted on 11, February 2013 by

11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 31st of January, 2013, in Mersin Province an expanded information meeting of representatives of Akkuyu NPP and Turkish business community was held in the large conference-hall of the Trade and Industry Complex. The main objective … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Turkey

Skype Goes Live With MACH Direct Operator Billing

Posted on 11, February 2013 by

MACH enables new mobile payment option for Skype Credit in three markets U.S. rollout connects with mobile operators through partnership with payvia Luxembourg, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MACH, the world leader in direct operator billing, today announced that Skype now supports … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Russia, Technology, Telecom

Czech public representatives visited Novovoronezh NPP

Posted on 11, February 2013 by

11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 30th of January, 2013, members of the Czech public visited operating Unit 5 of Novovoronezh NPP and Unit 1 of Novovoronezh NPP Phase II, which is under construction. The delegation included Czech journalists, students and experts. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Society

Baltic NPP: 2012 milestones accomplished

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 22nd of January, 2013, the construction control panel for construction of Units 1 and 2 of Baltic NPP (Neman District, Kaliningrad Region) had its meeting. The meeting was chaired by Valery Limarenko, the President of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Technology

Deputy Director General of ROSATOM Nikolay Spasskiy held consultations with IAEA Director General Yu. Amano and his key deputies in Vienna

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 21st-22nd of January, 2013, Deputy Director General of ROSATOM for International Activities Nikolay Spasskiy held scheduled consultations with IAEA Director General Yu. Amano and his key deputies in Vienna. The parties discussed main issues of the cooperation between ROSATOM and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton appoints the new Head of the EU Delegation to the Russian Federation

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of Vygaudas Usackas the new Head of Delegation to the Russian Federation.1 Mr Usackas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Russia

Results of NOVATEK’s Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

Moscow, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (“EGM”) of OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” or the “Company”) held on 9 January 2013 approved all the related party transactions as outlined on the agenda. Detailed information on the EGM results … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia

NOVATEK and Gazprom will establish joint venture to increase LNG production on the Yamal peninsula

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

St. Petersburg, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” and/or the “Company”) and OAO Gazprom (“Gazprom”) signed today an agreement within the Memorandum of Cooperation providing for the establishment of a joint venture to increase LNG production on the Yamal Peninsula … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

NOVATEK reports preliminary operating data for fourth quarter and full year 2012

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

Moscow, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” and/or the “Company”) reported today preliminary operating data for the fourth quarter and full year 2012. In the fourth quarter 2012, NOVATEK’s gross production (including share in production by affiliates) totaled 15.30 billion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Russia

New Head of BP Russia Appointed

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the appointment of Michael Townshend as Senior Vice President – Russia BP Group, reporting directly to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive. Townshend, who is currently BP Regional President, Iraq will take up his … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia, United Kingdom

VimpelCom partners with Wikimedia Foundation to offer free mobile Wikipedia access through Wikipedia Zero

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Amsterdam, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NYSE: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, and the Wikimedia Foundation, operator of Wikipedia, the web-based, multilingual, free-content encyclopedia project, today announced a partnership to deliver free Wikipedia access to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Russia, Technology, Telecom

VimpelCom highlights enhanced strategy for creating value and 2013 – 2015 objectives at Analyst & Investor Day

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Amsterdam, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “VimpelCom Ltd” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NYSE: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, will today present its enhanced business strategy, the Value Agenda 2013 – 2015, at the Company’s annual Analyst & Investor Day in London. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Russia, Technology, Telecom

Igor Sechin Elected Chairman of National Oil Consortium BOD

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A meeting of the board of directors of the National Oil Consortium was held in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 29. Representatives from consortium members Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, TNK-BP and Lukoil took part in the meeting. Igor Sechin, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia

Rosneft Reserve Replacement Ratio Exceeds 130%, Hydrocarbon Resources Growth Nears 50%

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rosneft reviewed the results of DeGolyer & MacNaughton’s independent audit of its hydrocarbon reserves. Rosneft hydrocarbon reserves as of December 31, 2012: Oil, mln bbl Gas, bcf Oil + gas*, mln BOE SEC classification (U.S. Securities and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Russia

Rosneft Agrees Heads of Terms for Long-Term Contracts with Glencore and Vitol

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 21 December 2012 Rosneft agreed heads of terms for long-term crude supply contracts with Glencore International plc (‘Glencore’) and Vitol, two of the world’s leading trading companies. Under the heads of terms, Rosneft plans to sign … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, International Trade, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland

LEMMINKÄINEN CORPORATION wins a main highway renovation contract in Russia

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lemminkäinen has won a renovation contract on the M4 road in Russia. Lemminkäinen will carry out the work as a subcontractor for NITP, which is part of the Mostotrest group and the main contractor of the project. The contract … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Russia, Transportation & Logistics

Gazprom and VNG sign Sci-Tech Cooperation Agreement

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Karsten Heuchert, Chairman of the Verbundnetz Gas Executive Board and Uwe Barthel, Member of the Verbundnetz Gas Executive Board signed a Sci-Tech Cooperation Agreement. The parties agreed on elaborating a Sci-Tech Cooperation Program … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Russia, Science, Technology

Gazprom – Dmitry Lyugai put in charge of Prospective Development Department

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Dmitry Lyugai is put in charge of the Prospective Development Department of Gazprom. 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dmitry Lyugai was born in 1962 in the Uzbek SSR. In 1984 he graduated with honors from Tashkent State Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Technology and Integrated Mechanization of Oil and Gas Fields. Dmitry Lyugai is a Doctor … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia

NOVATEK acquires regional gas distributor

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Moscow, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” and/or the “Company”) announced today the acquisition of an 82% participation interest in the share capital of OOO Gazprom Mezhregiongas Kostroma (“Gazprom Mezhregiongas Kostroma”) for a total consideration of RR 554 million. Gazprom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

Gazprom and NOVATEK extend Memorandum of Cooperation

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gazprom and NOVATEK have extended the Memorandum of Cooperation signed this April until February 1, 2013. According to the document, Gazprom and NOVATEK address possible establishment of joint ventures to build up integrated capacities on liquefied natural gas  (LNG) production on the Yamal Peninsula and joint development of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

Gazprom finishes heat supply system reconstruction in Petrodvortsovy district of Saint Petersburg

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Petrodvortsovy district of Saint Petersburg hosted celebrations today dedicated to commissioning of the most large-scale project within reconstruction of heat supply facilities in the city – a 419 MW boiler house in the Lomonosov municipality. Taking part in the events were Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Russia

ASTALDI: THE ST. PETERSBURG RING ROAD CONTRACT IN RUSSIA COMES INTO EFFECT

Posted on 7, January 2013 by

Construction contract is worth EUR 2.2 billion Rome, 7-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, following the financial closing, the city of St. Petersburg and Northern Capital Highway (NCH) have finalized the concession agreement relating to the project for the completion of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Russia

Gazprom – Purchase contract and Transmission Agreement signed for Uzbek gas

Posted on 7, January 2013 by

7-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Led by Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, the Gazprom delegation paid today a working visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan. As part of the visit, Alexander Medvedev and Shokir Faizullaev, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekneftegaz signed in the presence of Rustam Azimov, First … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

Brand new A320 aircraft “I.Tamm” was set in operation by Aeroflot

Posted on 7, January 2013 by

MOSCOW, 7-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On December 29, 2012 Aeroflot took delivery of A320 airplane made by Airbus. The aircraft is named in honor of Igor F. Tamm, an outstanding Russian theoretical physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1958. Now the Aeroflot fleet counts 80 A319/320/321 aircraft with the average airplane … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Russia, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Gazprom and Saint Petersburg Government sign Agreement of Cooperation for 2013

Posted on 4, January 2013 by

4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An Agreement of Cooperation for 2013 was signed today in Saint Petersburg by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Georgy Poltavchenko, Governor of Saint Petersburg. Pursuant to the document, the parties will continue the joint efforts on comprehensive development of the gas distribution system … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Russia

Aeroflot and the Federal Tax Service of Russia Signed a Pricing Agreement

Posted on 4, January 2013 by

4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On December 27, 2012 Aeroflot and the Federal Tax Service of Russia entered into a pricing agreement in accordance with the recently introduced financial rules. From now on, Aeroflot Group companies will send all the necessary information and documentation to the Federal Tax Service … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Government, Law, Russia

Meeting between Eni and GazpromExport

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Eni has been present in Russia since 2007 and currently produces 19,000 boepd from the Samburskoye field. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Eni and GazpromExport held today in Moscow a working session on their gas contracts. The parties will meet again … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Italy, Russia

The Board of Directors of JV ALSTOM-Atomenergomash has decided on the site for manufacture of equipment to the ARABELLE technology

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 20th of December a routine meeting of the Board of Director of JV ALSTOM-Atomenergomash (AAEM) was held in Moscow. At the meeting, the implementation issues of the joint project on localization of the turbine island equipment manufacture to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Russia, Technology

Russia and UAE signed a nuclear cooperation agreement

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 17th of December, 2012, the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning the Cooperation in the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy. The document was signed by Director General of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Russia

Atomenergoproekt finished development of VVER-TOI project

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Specialists of Atomenergoproekt (Moscow) has started the final stage of the VVER-TOI project, i.e. getting agreement on the project from the customer (Rosenergoatom) and preparing document sets to be submitted to ROSATOM and Rostechnadzor for review. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Russia

WANO MC technical support mission was held at Kursk NPP

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On December 11-13, 2012 the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Moscow Center’s technical support mission was working on “Organization of incoming inspection of equipment, materials and component parts based of equipment safety classes.” The mission was … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

Rusatom Overseas became a member of Czech Nuclear Society

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Rusatom Overseas, a subsidiary of State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM, became the collective member of the Czech Nuclear Society (CNS). Membership can help to deepen the cooperation between Czech and Russian companies and institutions in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Russia, Science

Правительство Калининградской области поощрило «Ростелеком – Северо-Запад» за эффективную социальную политику

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Калининградский филиал ОАО «Ростелеком» стал победителем регионального этапа конкурса «Российская организация высокой социальной эффективности» в номинации «За формирование здорового образа жизни в организациях производственной сферы». Заявки на участие в конкурсе подали 27 предприятий региона. Всего в конкурсе … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Russia, Society, Telecom

«Ростелеком – Северо-Запад» выступил партнером лиги КВН в Петрозаводске

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 21-22 декабря в Петрозаводске состоялись финал IX сезона и фестиваль Открытой студенческой лиги КВН. Карельский филиал ОАО «Ростелеком» выступил партнером мероприятия и предоставил призы участникам. Организатором мероприятия выступил Профком студентов Петрозаводского государственного университета. В финале IX сезона … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Russia, Technology, Telecom

«Ростелеком – Северо-Запад» завершил строительство телекоммуникационной сети в жилом комплексе «Аврора» в Санкт-Петербурге

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Петербургский филиал ОАО «Ростелеком» завершил строительство магистральной и распределительной сетей связи для 4 корпусов первой очереди строительства в новом жилом комплексе «Аврора» в Невском районе Санкт-Петербурга. Для обеспечения новоселов жилого комплекса телекоммуникационными услугами Компания «Ростелеком» построила сегмент … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Russia, Technology, Telecom

Chr. Hansen inaugurates Industry Technology Center and celebrates major upgrade of offices in Moscow

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Russia is the world’s ninth largest economy worth $ 2.0 trillion (source: IMF). It is predicting 4,5 per cent growth this year reflecting increased per capita spending and a trend towards demanding Western European product types and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Food & Beverage, Pharma & Biotech, Russia, Science