Background

Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom focused on natural gas transmission in nine constituent entities of Russia and gas transit within and beyond the former Soviet Union. The company operates some 11,000 kilometers of gas trunklines, increasing its transmission volumes on an annual basis. It pumps over 140 billion cubic meters of gas each year.

The company’s facilities include 32 compressor stations with 192 gas compressor units, 244 gas distribution stations, as well as heat, electricity and water supply systems, communications, metrological and automation facilities. Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg has 17 branches, including 13 gas pipeline operation centers.

The company’s integrated management system encompassing a quality management system, an environmental management system and an occupational health and safety management system was put in place in 2008. The subsidiary is based in St. Petersburg and employs around 7,000 people.

Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg has been supporting iceboating activities in Russia, and specifically the Gazprom Racing Team, since 2000, continuing Gazprom’s tradition of sponsoring Russian sailing sports. Ice yachts with the gas company’s logo have repeatedly won world and European championships. Competitions are held in two of the most popular ice boat classes in Europe: DN, a lightweight and maneuverable single-seat boat, and Monotype-XV, a boat designed for two racers. The speed of the ice yachts can exceed 100 kilometers per hour.