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World Water Day, established by the UN General Assembly, is celebrated annually on March 22. The date is intended to draw public attention to the importance of preserving fresh water and to emphasize the significance of sustainable management of this valuable resource.
Rosneft was recognized as the leader in the field of rational use of water resources by the RAEX rating agency based on the results of 2024. The assessment considered the water use indicators of 144 companies from Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas company that entered the top 10 participants in the rating with the highest level of assessment of rational water consumption indicators, as well as the quality of corporate policies and programs related to water use.
Rosneft subsidiaries maintain high standards of environmental safety in the area of water resources management in all regions of their presence.
Samotlorneftegaz is developing a modern technological system for maintaining reservoir pressure, which allows using groundwater and completely abandoning water from open sources. The produced water is thoroughly purified by gravity settling in special tanks and re-enters the reservoir. Thus, the reservoir pressure maintenance system operates in a closed technological cycle. The innovative method was introduced at Samotlor in 2020, which made it possible to reduce water intake from natural reservoirs by about 300 thousand m3.
RN-Yuganskneftegaz has also made significant progress in optimizing water consumption. In 2024, the company reduced the total volume of water consumption and water intake from natural sources by 6% for the reservoir pressure maintenance system. Such results were achieved due to the effective replacement of traditional water sources with bottom water obtained during the extraction of oil-containing liquid. This not only saves natural resources, but also increases the efficiency of the production process.
The implementation of environmental programs and the use of resource-saving technologies in the activities of Samaraneftegaz make a significant contribution to the conservation of water resources in the Samara Region. Today, the intake of water from surface water bodies to maintain reservoir pressure has been completely stopped, and the discharge of wastewater into water bodies has been eliminated. Recycled water is used to meet production needs.
The Samara group of oil refineries – Kuibyshevsky, Novokuibyshevsky and Syzransky plants – provide about 95% of the total water consumption in recycled and repeated-sequential water. In particular, at the Kuibyshevsky Oil Refinery, as part of the environmental program, the recycled water supply units were modernized, the water intake and water pipelines were reconstructed. At the Novokuibyshevsky Oil Refinery, the commissioning of an innovative post-treatment unit with a membrane bioreactor ensured the return of part of the treated wastewater to the recycled water supply system.
One of Rosneft’s key investment environmental projects in the Republic of Bashkortostan is the biological treatment facilities (BTF) complex of the Ufa group of oil refineries. Since its launch in 2019, 157 million m3 of wastewater have been processed. BTF services not only Bashneft’s oil refineries, but also purifies wastewater from more than 50 enterprises in the northern industrial zone of Ufa and stormwater. The treatment facilities provide the highest level of purification of industrial, stormwater and domestic wastewater, which increases the volume of reused water in technological processes by 2.5 times. Thanks to the membrane reactor technology, all impurities and microorganisms are removed from wastewater. As a result, the water quality meets the standards for water bodies used for fisheries.
The Achinsk Oil Refinery is also optimizing the operation of the water recycling system, which includes modernizing the water supply network and cooling towers, and automating the operating modes of devices for cooling process water. Thus, over the past two years, the plant has halved its water intake from the Chulym River.
At the Angarsk Petrochemical Company, due to circulating systems and reuse of water, the intake of water resources from the Angara River, on the banks of which the enterprise is located, amounts to only 11% of the annual consumption volume.
RN-Yuganskneftegaz also pays special attention to the modernization of treatment facilities. Last year, modern treatment facilities were built at the Moskovtsev field. The new complex provides complete biological treatment of domestic wastewater from various production facilities, including control rooms, water treatment plants, checkpoints, repair and mechanical workshops, and a fire station. After cleaning and disinfection, wastewater is sent to a special reservoir, from where it is pumped back into the formation. The closed cycle of water use not only minimizes the impact on the environment, but also promotes the rational use of natural resources, which is fully consistent with modern environmental standards and principles of sustainable development.
RN-North-West uses environmental technologies in its work. For water conservation purposes, sensor mixers have been installed at petrol stations, which reduce water losses to 15%. Sanitary protection zones have also been defined for water intake wells. This guarantees the quality and compliance with sanitary standards of water used for consumption at petrol stations.
Rosneft assesses the level of water resources in all regions where it operates. The company also actively works to increase employee involvement in compliance with environmental requirements, conduct environmental campaigns, and develop a culture of rational and responsible consumption of natural resources. Volunteers from enterprises regularly clean and improve the coastal areas of water bodies, install waste collection containers, and place information stands for tourists about the value of springs and lake ecosystems.
Responsible attitude to the environment is an integral part of the corporate culture and one of the key principles of Rosneft’s activities. Demonstrating commitment to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Company implements a comprehensive water conservation program, including the introduction of advanced technological solutions.
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft March 24, 2025
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