"Rosneft and the Government of Tatarstan signed a cooperation agreement

"Rosneft signed a cooperation agreement with the Government of Tatarstan. It was signed by the head of the company Igor Sechin and Rustam Minnikhanov, the rais of the republic. The document provides for cooperation in the field of import substitution, production of new high-tech equipment and development of innovations, the press service of Rosneft reports.

The agreement will help increase the share of modern equipment used at Rosneft facilities, produced by Tatarstan enterprises. The cooperation should also expand the production of petrochemical products in the republic and increase the scientific and design potential of local organizations.

In addition, the parties agreed to cooperate in the production, supply and application of modern binding materials for the development of Tatarstan's road infrastructure, lubricants and special fluids for industrial enterprises and transportation.

In addition, Rosneft will involve local enterprises and organizations in its purchases. The company will also consider ideas of Tatarstan's research institutions, promote testing and industrial use of equipment and technologies as part of import substitution and innovation activities.

As for the social sphere, Rosneft will help in the professional orientation of young people and development of Tatarstan's education system to train qualified oil and gas personnel. In the future, the enterprise intends to employ these specialists.

The parties will also cooperate in energy saving and energy efficiency.