Company News

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-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.

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.

Sergey Donskoy, a Member of the Board of Directors of Irkutsk Oil Company, is Elected as Chairman of Board at Assoneft
Sergey Donskoy, a member of the Board of Directors of Joint Stock Company ‘INK-Capital’ (the holding structure of Irkutsk Oil Company), has been elected Chairman of Board of Assoneft. The 24th annual general meeting of the authorized representatives of the companies of the Association of Independent Oil and Gas Production Organizations, “Assoneft,” was held on-line on December 8, 2021.

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.

Marina Sedykh took part in the Eurasian Forum
Marina Sedykh, General Director of INK-Capital JSC spoke at the Eurasian Forum at the session “Women Protecting the Planet: Building our Future”. The event took place in Saint-Petersburg on 13–15 of October.

Irkutsk Oil Company and Gazprom to work out lithium production project in the Kovyktinsky field
Irkutsk Oil Company and Gazprom signed a Memorandum of Intent within at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2021.
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, JOGMEC, TOYO and ITOCHU are set to develop the second stage of a feasibility study to secure the production of ‘blue’ ammonia in Eastern Siberia
The Irkutsk Oil Company, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), Toyo Engineering Corporation (Japan), and the ITOCHU Corporation (Japan) will co-operate on the second stage of the feasibility study, aimed at securing the production of ‘blue’ ammonia in Eastern Siberia and its supply to Japan. The first stage of the feasibility study was completed last year.

Irkutsk Oil Company creates The Executive Board
The Executive Board was established since July 01, 2021. The General Shareholders’ Meeting of INK took the decision about establishing the executive body.

Yakov Ginzburg appointed CEO of the Irkutsk Oil Company
Yakov Ginzburg has been appointed as CEO of the Irkutsk Oil Company, a promotion from his previous position as Deputy CEO for Economics and Finance. The decision to appoint Mr. Ginzburg was taken at the Irkutsk Oil Company’s General Meeting.

OOO “Irkutsk Oil Company” launches first solar-powered well
OOO “Irkutsk Oil Company” has unveiled the first solar-powered well. A linear telemechanics system, powered by renewable energy sources — solar batteries — was installed at one of the cluster pads of the Yaraktinskoe oil and gas condensate field. There are ten units.