With controlling stakes in some of the world's most powerful oil companies and vast personal fortunes, Russian oil tycoons are among the world's most powerful business leaders. In this special report we profile the most influential figures in the industry today. (This article is only available in Russian)
Eugene Lyadov, First Deputy General Director of LLC Newco Well Service, one of the most successful oilfield service companies in Russia, answers our questions about the current state of the industry and its future. (This article is only available in Russian)
Play extensions, the application of horizontal drilling and strategic acquisitions marked a successful 2008 for Forest Oil. Cecil Colwell, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Drilling, gives an insight to operations in 2009 and reveals the increasing importance of technology at the company.
Denis Grishin from Champion Technologies Russia and Caspian B.V. talks about his company's latest products and the benefits of applying specialty chemicals in the oil and gas industry.
Russia's economy is at a crossroads. Today the search continues for ways to overcome the effects of the global financial crisis and industrial decline. In this context, the issue of security of natural gas supplies has become particularly relevant. Alexei Miller, Chairman of Gazprom, talks about the willingness of the world's largest gas company to remain the leader in providing the world market with this invaluable resource. (This article is only available in Russian)