OREANDA-NEWS. On 14 July 2009 was announced, that manufacture of the first product under the brand of Gazprom Neft – a semi-synthetic engine oil Gazpromneft Super Oil ESX 10W-40 – was launched at Gazpromneft Lubricants Italia S.p.A plant in Bari (Italy).

In accordance with the strategy of introduction of Gazpromneft-branded oils at the Italian market, production of 20 items of oils will be mastered at the plant before 2009 year end. The product line includes synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral oils meant for light vehicles (Gazpromneft Motor Oil series), semi-synthetic and mineral oils for commercial transport (Gazpromneft Super Oil series), industrial oils (Gazpromneft Hydraulic, Reductor, Cerculating Oils) and lubricants (Grease L, Grease L Moly, Metal Grease series).

Before launching production of oils under the brand of Gazprom Neft, the Italian plant had undergone a regular audit, which confirmed the plant’s compliance with ISO 9001 and 14001 quality standards.

“Launching production of oils under Gazprom Neft brand in Italy represents yet another Company’s step forward within the strategy of expanding to foreign markets as an end-product producer. By using Italian high precision oil blending capacities, Russian raw materials and Serbian NIS’ logistics resources, Gazprom Neft builds up an efficient international production chain”, - Gazprom Neft CEO Alexander Dyukov pointed out.