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INK takes part in rating of best employers by HeadHunter
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) is participating in the rating of the best employers in Russia according to HeadHunter. In 2023, INK appeared among the top 5 employers in the fuel and energy sector.
INK specialists – among the best at national professional excellence contest
Specialists of Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) were recognized among the best at the All-Russian Professional Excellence Contest “The Best Professional” in the category Best Electrician for Relay Protection and Automation.
Marina Sedykh: Environmental wellbeing of regions warrants joint action of major companies
At the Eurasian Women’s Forum held in Saint Petersburg, Ms. Sedykh spoke about the contribution of Irkutsk Oil Company to bringing the sustainable development agenda to life. She delivered a speech at the session “Women and Ecology: New Development Horizons.”
Participants of business administration program of Moscow State University had internship in INK
Participants of the business administration program (МВА) of the economic faculty of Moscow State University have had an internship in Irkutsk Oil Company (INK).
INK signed partnership agreement with regional ministry for youth policy
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) signed a tripartite partnership agreement with the Ministry for Youth Policy of the Irkutsk Region and the Center of Social and Information Services for the Youth.
More than a thousand INK employees to complete training in engineering schools
More than 1,000 employees of Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) will complete training in the corporate engineering schools as part of a program aimed at preparing highly qualified specialists for the company.
Stars on Baikal festival to be held September 2-18 in Irkutsk with INK’s support
The XIX International Music Festival “Stars on Baikal” directed by Denis Matsuev will be held on September 2-18 in Irkutsk. As a tradition, Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) will be the general partner of the event.
INK to hold public hearing regarding facility subject to state environmental review in Mirninsky district
Sakhaneft LLC (member of the INK Group) is going to hold a public hearing regarding the facility “Pipeline from the OTF of the Machchobinsky OGCF to the tie-in point of the pipeline to the hydrocarbons storage tank farm of the Machchobinsky OGCF”, including the relevant preliminary EIA materials, which is subject to the state environmental expert review.
Master plan of development of Ust-Kutsky district united 150 projects and initiatives
The director of Federal Autonomous Research Institute Vostokgosplan Mikhail Kuznetsov spoke on this in the interview to Vedomosti held with the participation of Iakov Ginzburg, INK General Director, chairman of the Executive Board.
INK received yearly award Russia’s Best ESG Projects
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has received the yearly award ‘Russia’s Best ESG Projects’.
“Northern Troopers” festival to be held in Irkutsk Region with support from INK and Fund of Marina Sedykh
“Northern Troopers” festival to be held in Irkutsk Region with support from INK and Fund of Marina Sedykh.
Baikal Risk Forum’24 to be held on October 1 - 4 in Irkutsk
The VIII International Baikal Risk Forum (BRIF’24) will be held on October 1 - 4 in Irkutsk, focusing on efficient business management in the times of changes.
INK-Capital signed trilateral agreement for bone marrow donorship promotion
INK-Capital signed a trilateral agreement for promotion of bone marrow donorship in the Irkutsk Region with effect until end of 2025.
Charity Fund of Marina Sedykh runs talent contest for children and youth in Ust-Kutsky district
The Charity Fund of Marina Sedykh announced a talent contest for children and young adults living in the Ust-Kutsky district. Winners will be able to take part in a national artistic contest.
INK supported “Emergency Call” program of Children's Fund
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) signed a donation agreement with the Children’s Fund of the Irkutsk Region as part of the long-term cooperation.
INK and Fund of Marina Sedykh launched health program for Baikal-Amur Railway veterans
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) and the Charity Fund of Marina Sedykh started a healthcare program for the veterans of the Baikal-Amur Railway living in Ust-Kut. More than 100 people will receive restorative treatment in the “Angara” recreation resort in Irkutsk.
INK – regional partner of international Remembrance Garden campaign
Employees of Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) took part in the international Remembrance Garden campaign to pay homage to those fallen in the Great Patriotic War. INK also became the regional partner.
Ivano-Matryoninskaya Hospital doctors examined 147 children in Nizhneilimsky district with support of Marina Sedykh fund
<p> The Ivano-Matryoninskaya Children’s Hospital doctors examined 147 children in the Nizhneilimsky district with the support of the charity fund of Marina Sedykh. </p>
Science Days festival attracted more than 1,300 visitors in Irkutsk, Ust-Kut, and Zheleznogorsk
The festival activities were held in Irkutsk, Ust-Kut, and Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky, with more than 1,300 people attending. The main sponsor of the event is Irkutsk Oil Company (INK).
Utair airlines completed first flight from Irkutsk to Ust-Kut under agreements with Irkutsk Region Government and INK
Utair air carrier has started to operate direct return flights between Irkutsk and Ust-Kut on a daily basis, with the first flight completed on April 1.
More than 500 people visited Reading Day festival in Kirensky district
In the Kirensky district, more than 500 children and adults took part in the Reading Day. Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) traditionally supports event as the main sponsor.
Science Days festival to be held in Ust-Kut with INK’s support
On March 26-31, Ust-Kut will host the Science Days festival, with Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) as the prime sponsor. The program includes 30 events.
INK opens grant contest District of My Dream – 2024
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has started receiving entries from participants of the grant contest The District of My Dream – 2024 in the Ust-Kutsky and Katangsky districts.
Reading Day to be held in Irkutsk and Kirensky district with INK’s support
The Reading Day event will be held in Irkutsk and the Kirensky district on March 19-23 with Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) as the main sponsor.
Collection of grant contest winning projects published by INK
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) issued a collection book listing the winning projects to mark the fifth anniversary of its grant contest “The Energy of Native Land”.
Entrepreneurs’ forum held in Ust-Kut with INK’s support
A forum called “Conducting business in high-potential localities: From concept to implementation” was held for entrepreneurs in Ust-Kut town. The event was organized by Sber in conjunction with Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) and My Business Center.
INK to hold public hearing regarding facility subject to state environmental review in Ust-Kutsky district
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) is going to hold a public hearing regarding the facility “Gas pipeline from well pad 230 (well 948) to the complex gas processing facility of the Yaraktinsky OGCF”, including the relevant preliminary EIA materials, which is subject to the state environmental expert review.
INK to hold public hearing regarding facility subject to state environmental review in Kirensky district
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) is going to hold a public hearing regarding the facility “Oil and gas pipeline from well pad 95 to the tie-in point of well pad 95 of the Zapadno-Ayansky OGCF”, including the relevant preliminary EIA materials, which is subject to the state environmental expert review.
INK placed time capsule in the first apartment block of new residential complex in Ust-Kut
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) held a ceremony of placing a time capsule in the foundation of the first apartment block of the new residential complex under construction in Ust-Kut town for employees of the Irkutsk Polymer Plant.
Over 850 thousand roubles raised for children at concerts organized by Fund of Marina Sedykh
Charitable concerts were held in Ust-Kut and Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Fund of Marina Sedykh raising over 850 thousand roubles. The funds will be used to provide support to children with disabilities.
INK donated diesel generator to school in Katangsky district
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has donated a diesel generator unit to the Katangsky district of the Irkutsk Region. The equipment has been delivered to the general secondary school of Nepa village.
Authors of master plan for Ust-Kutsky district development launched project website
There is now a website dedicated to the master plan of socio-economic development of the Ust-Kut municipality.
Expert RA assigned high ESG rating to JSC INK-Capital
Expert RA rating agency assigned JSC INK-Capital an ESG rating of ESG-III(a).
INK to hold public hearing regarding facility subject to state environmental review in Katangsky district
INK is going to hold a public hearing regarding a Danilovsky field facility subject to the state environmental expert review and the related preliminary EIA materials.
Ust-Kutsky municipality administration, INK and Vostokgosplan agreed to draft master plan for Ust-Kutsky district
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has signed an agreement to develop and implement a master plan for the Ust-Kutsky district with the administration of the Ust-Kutsky municipality and Federal Autonomous Research Institution Eastern State Planning Center (Vostokgosplan).
INK-Capital completed field biodiversity study in two subsoil blocks
JSC INK-Capital has completed its biodiversity study in the Yaraktinsky and Zapadno-Yaraktinksy blocks.
Marina Sedykh: To develop new production sectors, state support needed in modernization of Ust-Kut airport and Viluy federal road
The 2nd Business Forum is held on November 15-17 in Moscow, where representatives of the authorities, academia and business are discussing issues related to the development of sub-regions of Siberia and the Far East.
INK signed a cooperation agreement with association of municipalities of Irkutsk Region
<p> Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has executed a cooperation agreement with the association of municipalities of the Irkutsk Region. </p>
Evenk ethnographic park opened in Yerbogachyon with INK’s support
The ethnographic complex “Urikit” has opened in Yerbogachyon village, Irkutsk Region, with grant support from Irkutsk Oil Company (INK).
INK first ranked among Corporate Philanthropy Leaders
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) appeared in the rating “Corporate Philanthropy Leaders”.
Ivano-Matryoninskaya hospital doctors examined around 800 children in Ust-Kut and Verkhnemarkovo with support from Marina Sedykh Fund
Specialists of Ivano-Matryoninskaya children’s hospital conducted some 800 health checks for children living in Ust-Kut town and Verkhnemarkovo village.
Rating Agency Expert RA has raised JSC INK-Capital credit rating to ruAА-
The rating agency Expert RA has improved its assessment of the creditworthiness of JSC INK-Capital and raised the credit rating of its 001Р-01 series bonds to ruAА- from ruA+.
INK opens grant contest The Energy of Native Land for entries
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has started to accept entries in the yearly grant contest The Energy of Native Land. Entries may be submitted until December 5, 2023.
Public hearing to be held in Ust-Kut on INK’s facility in Ichyodinsky field
INK will hold a public discussion on the state environmental expert review, including the preliminary materials for the environmental impact assessment of the facility located in the Ichyodinsky field.
Public hearing to be held in Katangsky District on INK’s Danilovsky field facility
INK will hold a public hearing on a facility of the Danilovsky field subject to the state environmental expert review, including preliminary EIA materials.
Marina Sedykh: INK is developing a climate strategy to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) will reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions as part of implementation of the sustainable development strategy. JSC INK-Capital General Director Ms. Sedykh gave a talk on the topic at the Baikal International Youth Forum.
INK-Capital: “PRO North Youth” grant contest now open
JSC INK-Capital announces the opening of the grant contest “PRO North Youth” for citizens of the Russian Federation aged 18-35.
“Northern Troopers” festival sponsored by INK to be held in Irkutsk Region from June 17 to July 3
The cultural event will start on June 17 in Kirensk and end on July 3 in Irkutsk. Irkutsk Oil Company has been supporting the festival for nine years now as the general sponsor.
The Baikal Risk Forum-2023 to be held in October in Irkutsk
The VII International Baikal Risk Forum (BRIF’23) is scheduled for October 2-6. This year, the organizers and participants are looking into two essential aspects of sustainable development – industrial ecology and social partnership.
International festival “The Baikal Talisman” to be held on June 1-10 in Irkutsk with INK’s support
The II International Theatre Festival “The Baikal Talisman” will be held on June 1-10 in Irkutsk, with Irkutsk Oil Company as a partner.
The Reading Day to be held in Irkutsk on June 2-3 with INK’s support
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) will be the general sponsor of the reading festival to be held in Irkutsk city on June 2-3.
INK has selected the winners of its grant competition The District of My Dream – 2023
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) has decided on the results of the grant competition The District of My Dream – 2023: six projects in Ust-Kut, the Ust-Kutsky and Katangsky districts will receive funding.
Ten thousand people have written the Baikal Environmental Dictation in Russia
Around 10 thousand citizens representing 21 regions of Russia took part in the III Baikal Environmental Dictation. Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) traditionally became the general sponsor of the event.
INK raised over 8 million RUB for Ivano-Matryoninskaya hospital to procure equipment
Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) and the charity fund of Marina Sedykh have helped the children’s hospital to purchase equipment for the traumatology unit.
Marina Sedykh: Environment is the Company’s focus point when implementing new projects
JSC INK-Capital General Director Ms. Sedykh took part in the 6th international youth applied research forum “The Oil Capital” held in Nizhnevartovsk (Khanty-Mansiysk autonomous district).
Preparations for 7th International Baikal Risk Forum underway in Irkutsk Region
Preparations for the 7th International Baikal Risk Forum (BRIF) have started in the Irkutsk Region, with JSC “INK-Capital” as the host and LLC Irkutsk Oil Company as the general partner.
INK discussed Lena River health monitoring findings
Irkutsk State University (ISU) researchers, leaders of regional non-profit environmental organizations and Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) representatives discussed efforts to preserve Lena River.
Winners in the grant competition The Energy of Native Land-2022 selected by INK
Irkutsk Oil Company has announced the results of the fourth grant competition The Energy of Native Land-2022. Twelve projects of social importance will be implemented in the Ust-Kut, Kirensky, Katangsky and Nizhneilimsky districts.
INK first appeared on the ESG ranking by Expert magazine
Irkutsk Oil Company has been included in the sustainable development ranking compiled by the leading business paper Expert for the first time, coming 53rd among 100 Russian companies.
Marina Sedykh: Ust-Kut should become a stronghold of regional development
JSC INK-Capital General Director Marina Sedykh appeared at the regional council of the Irkutsk Region. The meeting chaired by the Governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev was held on November 2 in Ust-Kut town.
INK Group is one of the leaders of the first national ESG rating
The first national ESG ranking put JSC INK-Capital among the leading 35 Russian companies. The participants’ ESG profiles – environmental, social, and governance activities – were assessed by experts.
INK calls partners to take part in the Environmental Culture and Social Responsibility contest
Irkutsk Oil Company is holding the contest in Environmental Culture and Social Responsibility for its contractor companies. Participants’ applications will be accepted until October 28, 2022.
“PRO North Youth” contest winners announced
JSC INK-Capital has identified the winners of the contest for the best projects for development of the North of the Irkutsk Region. Three winning projects were selected on the Youth Day of the sixth International Baikal Risk Forum (IBRF).
INK-Capital announces the “PRO North Youth” contest
Citizens of the Russian Federation aged 18-35 are welcome to apply. Entries will be accepted until August 31, 2022.
Environmental professionals visited Irkutsk Polymer Plant in Ust-Kut
Chairperson of the Irkutsk branch of the All-Russian Society of Nature Conservation Vera Shlyonova, head of Environmental awareness promotion department of the Federal State Institution “Baikal Conservation Area” Svetlana Dobrynina, and chairperson of the Irkutsk region branch of the Russian Geographical Society, chief scientific officer of the Geography Institute of the Siberian branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Leonid Korytnyi came to see the Irkutsk Polymer Plant site (INK’s project).
INK to support a project by the Russian Geographical Society in Ust-Kut
Irkutsk Oil Company will provide a grant to a project by the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) implemented in Ust-Kut town.
Baikal Risk Forum-2022 to be held on September 12-16 in Irkutsk
The sixth International Baikal Risk Forum (IBRF) will be held on September 12-16 in Irkutsk. JSC INK-Capital is the host of the forum, and LLC Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) is the general partner. The forum will also be supported by the governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev and the regional administration.
INK’s museum became an awardee in the countrywide contest
The corporate museum of Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) became a prizewinner in the fourth All-Russian Corporate Museums Contest.
Irkutsk Region ombudsperson: Irkutsk Polymer Plant means new jobs opportunities in Ust-Kut
Irkutsk Region ombudsperson Svetlana Semyonova had a working trip to Ust-Kut town on May 23-24. Having visited LLC Irkutsk Polymer Plant (a project implemented by Irkutsk Oil Company), the ombudsperson noted a special importance of the project to the local community and attracting young professionals.
Exhibition dedicated to oil production opened in Irkutsk with INK’s support
Molchanov-Sibirsky Irkutsk Regional Library is hosting the exhibition “Discovering Easter Siberian Salt and Oil” supported by Irkutsk Oil Company.
Stars on Baikal festival was hosted in Irkutsk with INK’s support
The 16th international festival Stars on Baikal was held in Irkutsk from April 29 to May 5, with Irkutsk Oil Company as the general partner.
Russian Supervisory Authority for Environment Protection (Rosprirodnadzor) Issued a Positive Review on INK Gas Fractionation Plant in Ust-Kut
The inter-regional department of Rosprirodnadzor for Irkutsk region and Baikal natural territory issued a positive review of the state ecological expert review for the facility "Ust-Kut Gas Fractionation Plant. Stage 2" (part of Ust-Kut Gas Processing Plant).
INK Held a Safety Forum with Contractors
Irkutsk Oil Company held a quarterly safety forum with representatives from contractors. The participants discussed innovations in the Labor Code of the Russian Federation and other regulatory documents in the field of occupational safety.
Irkutsk Polymer Plant has inventoried greenhouse gas emissions in 2021
In line with the best practices for oil and gas projects, Irkutsk Polymer Plant has quantified GHG emissions for the construction stage including the activities of all construction contractors. The bulk of GHG emissions were due to energy consumption in power and heat supply to production and associated facilities, specifically, in diesel and petrol combustion at diesel power stations, in heat generators, combustion engines in passenger and utility vehicles, and consumption of electricity supplied externally via the grids of the Irkutsk Region.
Marina Sedykh Took Shared Her Expertise at the Irkutsk State University’s Discussion on Sustainable Development
The General Director of JSC INK-Capital (the holding structure of Irkutsk Oil Company) participated as an expert in the discussion: “Sustainable Development and ESG Principles.” The event was organized by the Baikal International Business School of Irkutsk State University.
Debut Bonds of JSC INK-Capital are Enlisted in the Sustainable Development Sector of the Moscow Stock Exchange
On December 30, 2021, the Moscow Exchange included the debut issue of the transition bonds of JSC INK-Capital (the holding company of OOO Irkutsk Oil Company) in the segment of national and adaptation projects of the sustainable development sector. Thus, the first adaptation bonds in the history of the Russian stock market also became the first to be included in the relevant segment of the exchange.
JSC ‘INK-Capital’ issued its first bonds – also the first adaptation bonds issue in Russia
JSC INK-Capital (the holding company of INK) placed its adaptation bonds on the Moscow Stock Exchange on December 17, 2021. The INK-Capital’s adaptation bonds are the first in the Russian stock market history. The issuance is regulated by the Resolution of the Government of the RF #1578 dated September 21, 2021. The funds raised will be used to partially reimburse the costs of the associated gas re-injection (the cycling process) project, which has been underway since 2010. The implementation of this project has resulted in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Yugra Governor Natalya Komarova and Irkutsk Oil Company founder Marina Sedykh discuss sustainability issues
Natalia Komarova, Governor of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District, and Marina Sedykh, General Director of INK-Capital (the holding structure of Irkutsk Oil Company) took part in a working meeting held in Khanty-Mansiysk. The parties discussed issues of sustainable development in the field of carbon neutrality, the possibility of using successful practices of the region.
Risk analysis project of the large scale equipment delivery for the Irkutsk Polymer Plant won an international award
The project on risk analysis of large-scale cargo delivery for the Irkutsk Polymer Plant won a gold award at the international contest at Facilitation Impact Awards 2021. More than 20 organizations contested for the award this year.
Irkutsk Oil Company and the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation signed an agreement on cooperation on sustainable development
INK-Capital (the holding structure of the Irkutsk Oil Company) and the federal state budgetary organization Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation concluded an agreement on cooperation in the field of sustainable development and ESG practices. The contract was concluded within the framework of the 5th Baikal Risk Forum, which took place in Irkutsk from September 22 to 24.
Igor Kobzev: Irkutsk Polymer Plant Will Boost the Development of Ust-Kut District
A delegation of the government of the Irkutsk Region, headed by the Governor, Mr. Igor Kobzev, visited the construction site of the Irkutsk Polymer Plant in Ust-Kut. The group included Mr. Yakov Ginzburg, General Director of Irkutsk Oil Company, Russian Senator Mr. Andrey Chernyshev, State Duma deputy Mr. Alexander Yakubovsky, and representatives of regional authorities.
Irkutsk Oil Company Group successfully passes audit of its integrated management systems
In August, INK Group successfully passed another audit of its integrated management systems (IMS). INK subsidiaries, including INK-SERVICE, ToT, and INK-Zapad, were also audited.
On October 20–22, OOO Irkutsk Oil Company would be holding a Scientific and Technical Conference
OOO Irkutsk Oil Company will hold the VI Scientific and Technical Conference (STC). The event is aimed at innovations in the oil and gas industry. It will be attended by OOO Irkutsk Oil Company employees and students of Russian universities.
OOO Irkutsk Oil Company approved the architectural concept of a new microdistrict in Ust-Kut
OOO Irkutsk Oil Company approved the concept of a new microdistrict developed by architects from Irkutsk and St. Petersburg. The construction of a residential area with a developed infrastructure will provide comfortable living conditions for employees of the Irkutsk Polymer Plant.
On July 23 in Ust-Kut, a new medical facility, funded by the Irkutsk Oil Company, is set to open
In Ust-Kut, as of July 23, 2021, patients will be accepted in a new medical building, largely financed by the Irkutsk Oil Company. The decision to open the facility was made by the operational headquarters of the Ust-Kut Municipal Administration.
Irkutsk Oil Company released 400 thousand young grayling into the River Lena
As part of the annual fish breeding initiative, the Irkutsk Oil Company released approx. 400 thousand young grayling into the River Lena (Ust-Kut, Irkutsk Region).
Irkutsk Oil Company was awarded the Badge of Environmental Culture
OOO “Irkutsk Oil Company” was awarded the Badge of Environmental Culture established in the Irkutsk region.
