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Rosneft’s leading design and engineering centre in Tomsk is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Thanks to their unique expertise, the scientists at the corporate institute have become pioneers in information modelling and 3D design technologies within the industry.

In 2025, engineers in Tomsk developed more than 30 projects using information modelling tools. A digital model of the country’s largest oil pumping station, covering an area of 100 hectares, created using domestic software, was among the winners of the national Information Modelling Leaders competition.

The enterprise has over 80 state-registered digital products, many of which are being implemented throughout Rosneft’s production chain. One of its key developments is GIS-RN, the first corporate software for consolidating geospatial information, which has been recognised as the best digital solution for the oil and gas industry.

Since 1997, the Tomsk Institute has developed a scientific and analytical centre for researching core samples, formation fluids, process fluids and chemical agents. Today, it comprises a complex of core storage facilities equipped with over 600 pieces of unique laboratory machinery. This includes meso- and microtomographs developed using in-house technologies.

Over the past four decades, the institute’s employees have implemented hundreds of projects related to the development of deposits and the construction of production infrastructure, main oil pipelines and modernised oil refineries and other facilities in Russia’s largest oil and gas provinces. They have also created unique design solutions for infrastructure construction in the harsh climatic conditions of Yakutia, Eastern Siberia, Kamchatka and the Far East.

The Tomsk Institute is a reliable social partner in the region. Its work in the field of human resources policy has been recognised with multiple awards from federal ministries and agencies. In 2025, the institute won first place in the nationwide Best Practices in Youth Employment competition. This victory was achieved in the ‘PRO Mentor: effective practices for the development of young professionals’ category.

Thanks to its collaboration with leading universities and research centres, the Tomsk Institute of Rosneft not only develops scientific potential, but also contributes to the training of highly qualified specialists by supporting educational initiatives. Through its IT courses, which are based on a proprietary training programme, the institute’s experts have taught six groups of students from Tomsk universities the skills required to become server developers, IT analysts, and specialists in the creation of automated design systems. In collaboration with Tomsk Polytechnic University, the institute trains specialist personnel for the oil and gas industry, and it is also a key partner of the Digital Modelling Centre at Tomsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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January 29, 2026

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Geochemists at Rosneft’s Tomsk Research Institute have published** the results of a 30-year study into ancient oil varieties. The findings are important for reconsidering the history of hydrocarbon formation. This new understanding of oil’s structure will improve the accuracy of oil and gas prospect assessments and the efficiency of deposit development.

This pioneering study, which was unprecedented in terms of its duration and scope, aimed to investigate alkylbenzenes, a key oil component that affects the quality of gasoline. Between 1998 and 2025, specialists from the Tomsk-based institute analysed over 500 types of oil from 11 oil-producing regions in Russia and overseas.

Thanks to technological advances in the study of alkylbenzene composition in oil samples, a machine learning-based approach has been employed for the past two years. The resulting models have accurately determined the origin of the oil and the conditions under which it formed.

High concentrations of tert-butylbenzene, a substance previously considered uncharacteristic of such geological formations, have been detected for the first time in a number of ancient oil varieties in Eastern Siberia (the Kuyumbinskoye and Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye fields, which are developed by Rosneft enterprises).

The results of the study help to more accurately determine the initial source of the oil’s formation. The presence of tert-butylbenzene indicates that the oil belongs to the Riphean age (ancient varieties). This data is used in basin modelling to predict oil migration and the oil and gas potential of the territory, as well as to inform field development approaches.

* The oil was extracted from rocks ranging in age from 1.1 billion to 5 million years old, from the Meso-Neoproterozoic to the Cenozoic era.

** The article “Composition and distributional patterns of C3- and C4-alkylbenzenes in oils and source rocks from Meso–Neoproterozoic to Cenozoic” authored by Nikolai Oblasov, Ilya Efthora, Ivan Goncharov, and Svetlana Fadeeva has been published in the renowned international journal Organic Geochemistry, which specializes in research on all aspects of organic geochemistry.

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January 28, 2026

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Bashneft (a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company) has supplied three hospitals in Ufa with state-of-the-art medical equipment. This modern technology will improve the quality and accessibility of medical care for residents of the capital of Bashkortostan and the wider region.

City Clinical Hospital No. 13 has been equipped with a modern X-ray machine, a fluorography device, an ultrasound scanner, and surgical endoscopic instruments. With the support of Bashkir oil workers, Ufa Clinical Emergency Hospital has acquired the latest video endoscopic and laparoscopic equipment. These allow for the high-quality diagnosis of internal organs and minimally invasive surgery. Clinical Hospital No. 21 has been fitted with a high-tech operating table complete with a surgical lamp, a skin graft perforator and a dermatome — a specialised instrument used in plastic surgery for external tissue procedures. The use of this new equipment will significantly reduce patient rehabilitation time and increase the overall efficiency of these medical institutions, which treat more than 600,000 people each year.

Support for healthcare is one of the key priorities of Rosneft’s social policy. The Company is a consistent supporter of medical infrastructure development in the regions where it operates. It provides medical facilities with modern equipment, promotes the adoption of advanced technologies, and improves the qualifications of medical personnel.

Since 2017, Bashneft has implemented over 50 major healthcare projects in the Republic of Bashkortostan. For instance, the local hospital in the Petrovskoye settlement in the Ishimbay District underwent major repairs and equipment upgrades. A branch of Children’s Outpatient Clinic No. 2 was opened in the developing Yuzhny microdistrict in Ufa. Its modern equipment has significantly increased the availability of paediatric care for young residents. A three-storey clinic providing quality primary medical and sanitary care for the rapidly growing residential area has been put into operation in the suburb of the republic’s capital, Nagaevo. A neurodevelopmental centre, operating on the basis of the Lyubimy Malysh (Beloved Baby) inclusion centre, has been successfully established in Ufa. A medical complex with a capacity of 500 visits per day has been built in the settlement of Verkhnyarkeyevo in the Ilishevsky District with the support of the Bashkir oil workers.

These initiatives are part of the Company’s long-term programme to develop the region’s social infrastructure.

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January 29, 2026

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Employees of the Komsomolsk Refinery (a subsidiary of Rosneft) and scientists from the Zapovednoe Priamurye Nature Reserve have held a roundtable discussion on issues related to conserving the population of Steller’s sea eagles, which are predators listed in Russia’s Red Book. Leading Russian ornithologists from Lomonosov Moscow State University and Amur State Teacher’s Training University attended the event, as well as specialists from the regional environmental protection prosecutor’s office and others.

Thanks to the support of Rosneft, the long-term project ‘Under the Strong Wing’ is successfully studying and protecting Steller’s sea eagles in the Khabarovsk Territory. The collaboration between the Komsomolsk Refinery and the Zapovednoe Priamurye Nature Reserve focuses on studying an important indicator species of the Amur River basin ecosystem.

During the project, field expeditions were organised in the Udyl Nature Reserve. Remote observations of birds were also conducted using photo and video equipment, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, laboratory studies were conducted for the first time on samples of fish consumed by eagles and the feathers of the birds of prey.

Ornithologists have collected valuable information about the lives of birds, enabling them to conclude that, despite the general decline in the global population of Steller’s sea eagles, the population in the Lower Amur region is stable. The most favourable breeding grounds for the birds are the shores of the protected Lake Udyl, where around 150 nests have been found.

During the discussion, the experts highlighted the project’s promising nature, given the many gaps in scientific knowledge about the life of Steller’s sea eagles. Ornithologists also emphasised the exceptional importance of the information obtained during the project for updating Russia’s Red Book and for developing environmental protection recommendations for companies operating in the Amur River basin and along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. These materials will also supplement educational programmes for schoolchildren and students.

Preserving the environment for future generations is one of the key areas of Rosneft’s development strategy. The Company and its subsidiaries are implementing a number of comprehensive programmes to preserve biodiversity and natural resources in the regions of operations. They are also striving to ensure environmentally friendly production processes and minimise their environmental impact. Ornithological projects are given special attention. Thanks to the support of its subsidiaries in various regions across the country, Rosneft is conducting research and developing measures to preserve and protect rare bird species such as Steller’s sea eagles, wild geese and white gulls, etc.

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January 30, 2026

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Rosneft’s energy workers celebrate their professional holiday with new production achievements.

Improvement of production asset efficiency is one of the key components of the Rosneft’s strategy. In 2025, the Company’s enterprises implemented over 42,000 energy-saving measures, reducing energy consumption by 317,000 tonnes of standard fuel equivalent, which is more than RUB 7.8 billion in monetary terms.

This result stems from a systematic approach to rational energy resource utilization at all stages—from well drilling to outdoor lighting at production facilities.  Thanks to the high level of expertise of the Company’s specialists, the energy management system of Rosneft’s production facilities is constantly being improved.

The primary contribution to enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring reliable power supply to production facilities comes from measures at the Company’s exploration and production enterprises.

Udmurtneft, Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha, Verkhnechonskneftegaz, Vostsibнeftegaz, and RN-Krasnodarneftegaz achieved high energy efficiency indicators by optimizing mechanized operations, introducing pumps with higher efficiency ratings, energy-efficient motors and heating thermostats, and installing automated lighting control systems.  Samotlorneftegaz implemented 1,900 measures that saved approximately 230 million kWh.  The economic impact exceeded 1.1 billion rubles.

Energy specialists at the Company’s refining and petrochemical complex—Kuibyshev Refinery, Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company, Novokuibyshevsk Refinery, and Komsomolsk Refinery—reduced energy resource consumption through production modernization, process optimization, and implementation of energy-efficient equipment.

Specialists from Rosneft’s scientific and engineering division in 2025 met the Company’s enterprises’ needs for energy facility design, development of prospective energy supply schemes, and provision of engineering services.  They designed over 615 km of overhead power transmission lines with voltages of 35-220 kV, electrical substations with a total capacity of 370 MVA, and thermal generation facilities with a combined capacity of 13 MW.  Conceptual design solutions were developed for constructing standardized modular power plants based on domestically manufactured gas turbine units with individual capacities ranging from 6 to 25 MW.  The key project involved Russia’s largest oil pumping station, including power supply for over 1,000 electrical consumers, cable lines, and overpasses with a total length of 1,500 km.

To meet growing energy demands, new energy facilities were commissioned at the Company’s new fields in 2025.  They are equipped with modern Russian-manufactured equipment adapted for uninterrupted operation in harsh climatic conditions, with automation that also reduces the need for personnel presence.

Bashneft launched the first digital substation, Mirnaya, in the Republic of Bashkortostan, rated at 110 kV.  Samotlorneftegaz commissioned a new electrical substation with voltage classes of 110/35/6 kV and a capacity of 40 MVA. Tyumenneftegaz at the Russkoye field commissioned the 110 kV PSP Zapolyarnaya electrical substation with an installed capacity of 2×16 MVA and a boiler house with an installed capacity of 232 MW.  RN-Vankor commissioned a new 110 kV Tagul electrical substation, while RN-Uvatneftegaz commissioned two new highly automated mobile 110 kV substations and a 35 kV substation.  Udmurtneft launched a dual-transformer 35 kV electrical substation.  At the Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoe field, Vostsibнeftegaz commissioned two electrical substations.

Reliable and efficient operation of the electric power industry is the foundation for the progressive development of the country’s economy.

We congratulate our colleagues on Power Engineers’ Day!

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December 22, 2025

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Rosneft has launched a food delivery service at its flagship filling station in St. Petersburg. Residents and visitors to the northern capital can now enjoy the dishes of the Zerno café.

This is the first project of its kind in Russia, aiming to create a comprehensive service platform based on filling stations. Customers are welcome to place orders from the Zerno café at any time using the Yandex Go app. As part of a pilot project, deliveries are available within a 10-kilometre radius of the flagship filling station, which is located next to the Lakhta Centre. The service is available to people living in the Kalininsky, Primorsky and parts of the Vyborgsky and Petrogradsky neighbourhoods. The Company has plans to extend this service to other cities where its sales network is present.

The menu features over 30 dishes, ranging from light snacks to full-fledged restaurant-quality hot meals. A selection of breakfasts, salads, soups and main courses is offered to customers. The Zerno Café has a modern, fully equipped kitchen and refrigeration units, enabling it to serve guests quickly and efficiently.

One of the Company’s retail business priorities is to expand the range of services offered at its filling stations. Rosneft is systematically introducing modern digital technologies at its filling stations to improve customer service for people on the move.

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December 29, 2025

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Rosneft’s products have won awards at the prestigious 100 Best Goods of Russia competition in 2025. Twelve subsidiaries are among the winners and prize-winners.

Rosneft has a multi-stage system in place for controlling the quality of its products. The Company’s oil refineries are implementing a programme to upgrade production capacity, enabling them to steadily improve product quality and develop the production of new types of petroleum products.

The Syzran Refinery was awarded the prestigious title of laureate and the gold logo of the 100 Best Goods of Russia competition for its summer diesel fuel of environmental class K5. The product offers several operational advantages, including an increased engine lifespan thanks to reduced wear and tear on parts, and fuel savings thanks to optimal combustion and increased engine power.

The Komsomolsk Refinery won the Diplomant title and a silver logo for its summer and winter diesel fuels of the highest environmental class. These fuels are distinguished by their low sulfur and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content, which has a direct impact on their environmental performance. The use of domestically produced additives has led to the enhancement of diesel fuel’s performance characteristics. 

The Kuibyshev Oil Refinery was awarded the title of Diplomant for its K5 environmental class winter diesel fuel. Experts noted the fuel’s high performance characteristics and environmental indicators as its main advantages.

Previously, awards from the 100 Best Products of Russia national competition were also presented to a number of enterprises in Rosneft’s oil refining and petrochemical complex.

A corporate research institute in Samara, which developed software to optimise oil production, is among the winners of the competition. This innovative product won several awards: the Laureate title, Novelty status and an honorary Golden Hundred diploma. Specialists from Samara and Samotlorneftegaz (one of Rosneft’s key production enterprises) have jointly developed a new digital tool based on neural network modelling. By introducing the tool into production processes, the Company has managed to achieve an economic effect of 100 million rubles this year alone.

Rosneft prioritises the quality of its products, which is confirmed annually by experts from the 100 Best Goods of Russia national competition. Winning the competition entitles the Company’s enterprises to use the Gold and Silver logos on their products for two years, which serves as a mark of quality for consumers.

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December 25, 2025

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