JSC Gazprom Neft to supply bunker fuel to ships used in Sochi Olympics

7 February 2014

Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker, the operator ofJSC Gazprom Neft’s bunkering business, has been accredited tosupply bunker fuel tocruise liners housing client groups, spectators, and staff during the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XIParalympic Winter Games inSochi from January 7toMarch21, 2014.

Fuel will besupplied bythe company’s own modern bunker tankers operating inthe Black Sea area, namely the Gazprom Neft West, the Gazprom Neft Zuid West, and the Gazprom Neft Nord East. The ships meet the requirements ofinternational conventions and have all the necessary permits and licenses.

InJune 2013, Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker became the first ofthe Black Sea region’s bunker suppliers toreceive authorization towork atthe Port ofSochi.

According toGazprom Neft Marine Bunker CEO Andrey Vasiliev, “the fact that our company was chosen asasupplier ofbunker fuel for cruise ships during the Olympics inSochi isyet another confirmation ofGazprom Neft Marine Bunker’s reputation asareliable partner providing high-quality services. The Olympics are ahigh-profile global sporting event. Wewish participating Russian athletes great victories and hope that they will set new records!”

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Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker, asubsidiary ofJSC Gazprom Neft, was founded in2007 toprovide year-round supplies ofship fuels and oil for sea and river transport. In2013, the company sold 2.2 million metric tons ofbunker fuel through direct delivery. The company isaleader inthe Russian bunkering market, with an18.6% share.

Today, Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker has nine regional offices and six subsidiaries. Itoccupies asecure position inall ofRussia’s key sea and river ports. The company iscurrently the most extensive bunkering operator inthe Russian Federation.

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