Gazprom Nedra Participates in the Replenishment of Aquatic Biological Resources

Two releases of juvenile fish of the salmon family were carried out by Gazprom Nedra in May as part of compensatory measures for the artificial reproduction of aquatic biological resources.

Natalya Tyurina, Leading Specialist of the Environmental Protection Department, oversees the release of salmon in Karelia

Before releasing the juveniles, the quantity is taken into account and the weight is determined

Before releasing the juveniles, the quantity is taken into account and the weight is determined

More than 13,000 juvenile chum salmon were released in the Kamchatka Territory. Underyearlings of chum salmon weighing 1.17 grams were farmed at the Paratunsk Experimental Production Salmon Fish Hatchery, and they will be able to enter the Sea of Okhotsk through the Trezubets Stream of the Paratunka River Basin.

Paratunsk Experimental Production Salmon Fish Hatchery in Kamchatka

Paratunsk Experimental Production Salmon Fish Hatchery in Kamchatka

Underyearlings of chum salmon reached a weight of at least 1.17 grams each

Underyearlings of chum salmon reached a weight of at least 1.17 grams each

Upon request of the Company, juveniles of Atlantic salmon were farmed at the Vygskiy Fish Hatchery in the Republic of Karelia. 7,800 three-year-old salmon, with an average weight of 38 grams, made their way to the Keret River, which flows into the White Sea.

At the Vygsky Fish Hatchery, the salmon reached the age of three and weight of 38 grams

At the Vygsky Fish Hatchery, the salmon reached the age of three and weight of 38 grams

More than 7,000 juvenile salmon made their way to the Keret River in Karelia

More than 7,000 juvenile salmon made their way to the Keret River in Karelia

“The restoration of the population of valuable fish species is one of the most important tasks of preserving the world ecosystem. Based on the results of production activities in various regions of Russia, the company actively participates in compensation measures, thereby confirming its status as a responsible subsoil user,” — said Vsevolod Cherepanov, General Director of Gazprom Nedra LLC.

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Gazprom Nedra LLC is a 100 % subsidiary company of PAO Gazprom and ranks among the major Russian multi-business oil and gas service companies. In 2019 Company production potential was expanded due to integration of Gazprom Georesurs LLC and Gazprom Geologorazvedka LLC assets.
The Company carries out a complete centrally managed cycle of exploration works in the RF and provides its clients with a wide range of unique geophysical and geoengineering services.
Gazprom Nedra LLC is the main source of Gazprom Group geophysical data in the sphere of raw materials production, reduction of operational expenses and geophysical activities efficiency evaluation, calculation of gas deposit and storage reserves, and environmental safety assurance.
Company subdivisions are located in all gas producing regions of Russia. Its staff totals over 4,500 people. Company administration offices are located in Moscow and Tyumen. The Company uses a quality management system based on the GOST ISO 9001 standard, a health and safety management system in accordance with ISO45001 and an environmental management system which meets the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001:2015 (GOST R ISO 14001).