Gazprom Nedra Helps Restore Stocks of Valuable Fish Species in Yakutia

On June 25, as part of an initiative to promote the artificial reproduction of aquatic biological resources, employees of Gazprom Nedra LLC released more than 36,000 peled fry into the Aanniaakh river; from there the fry will make their way into the Vilyuiskoye reservoir in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

Releasing peled into the Aanniaakh River of the Vilyuiskoye Reservoir

Releasing peled into the Aanniaakh River of the Vilyuiskoye Reservoir

The fry of this valuable species of fish, which is of significant importance for the population of Yakutia who maintain a traditional lifestyle, were released while employees from the Eastern Siberia Territorial Administration of the Russian Federal Fishery Agency looked on. The juvenile fish were bred and released under the order of Gazprom Nedra LLC by a contractor company, the State Unitary Enterprise Chernyshevsky Fish Hatchery.

Peled eggs in the hatchery

Peled eggs in the hatchery

A Workshop at the Chernyshevsky Fish Hatchery

A Workshop at the Chernyshevsky Fish Hatchery

One of Gazprom Nedra LLC’s fundamental priorities is to demonstrate a caring attitude towards the natural resources that can be found in the area where its production activities are in operation. The company’s environmental unit annually conducts compensatory measures aimed at curbing any negative environmental impact; these projects remain focused on natural bodies of water and are designed to maintain biological diversity.

Peled fry in a pool

Peled fry in a pool

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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).