Investment lots in the Ust-Kutsky District were presented at the international forum of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Russia, China, and Mongolia. IOC acted as a partner.

The event was attended by the company's current and potential partners, representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development and Industry of the Irkutsk Region, the Regional Industry Development Fund, and My Business Center.

During the panel session, IOC representatives spoke in detail about the prospects for business development in the company's territory, paying particular attention to procurement activities. Participants received information about the basic rules for participating in procurement, the registration algorithm, and the specifics of working on the IOC electronic platform. In addition, a partner portal was presented – a specialized platform for interaction between suppliers and contractors, where they can place advertisements for the sale of goods, materials, rental of machinery and equipment, performance of any work at IOC facilities, and cooperate with each other directly, without intermediaries. Detailed information is available on the IOC website.

The central theme of the session was the presentation of investment lots developed as part of the Ust-Kutsky District master plan. IOC initiated and invested in the strategic document, which defines the district's development for the next 10 years. The master plan envisages investments of RUB 59.5 billion in infrastructure development, including the reconstruction of existing and creation of new production facilities, the development of utilities and transport infrastructure, the renewal of the urban environment, housing construction, and the development of tourism.

"Investments in the economy must be accompanied by investments in quality of life. The development of the Ust-Kutsky District is one of our priorities, and we are counting on synergy with our partners to achieve this goal. IOC is opening up new opportunities for business in the region. We invite all interested parties to join us in developing the Ust-Kutsky District and building the future together," said Evgeny Milov, IOC's Managing Director for Legal Affairs and Regional Policy.

Forum participants were presented with the key sectors of the Ust-Kut municipality economy identified in the master plan: the deep polymer processing cluster, transport and logistics, and the timber industry cluster. The prospects for small and medium-sized businesses in the service sector and urban development were highlighted separately. Representatives of the FRP and the My Business Center also spoke about support measures for entrepreneurs and how to obtain them.

Special attention was paid to investment opportunities in the tourism sector. In particular, the development of industrial tourism was discussed, with excursions to production facilities and visits to local attractions. Projects were also presented for the construction of a health center or hotel based on the Ust-Kut ski base and the construction of a four-star hotel, the need for which is due to high demand from employees of contracting organizations and IOC. In addition, the region needs to modernize the existing health resorts and create a ski complex.

At the end of the session, the Berega Kuty eco-hotel project was presented, aimed at developing the recreational potential of Ust-Kut. It involves the creation of a multi-format recreational area with an eco-farm, hotel, conference hall, sports complex, and other facilities for family and corporate recreation in comfortable conditions on the banks and islands of the Kuta River in the city's ecological zone. Currently, the Berega Kuty project is in the stage of marketing research on the most popular tourist products, land formation, and the search for anchor partners—co-investors, tour operators, and corporate clients.

Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) is one of the independent producers of hydrocarbons in Eastern Siberia. Founded in 2000, the company conducts geological studies, exploration, and development of subsoil areas in the Irkutsk Region, Krasnoyarsk Region, and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The company ranks first among the top five employers in the "Energy, Extraction, and Processing of Raw Materials" category and is included in the top 50 employers in the hh rating.

Investment opportunities in the Ust-Kutsky District were presented at the CCI forum