OREANDA-NEWS. August 31, 2012. "Almetyevneft" Oil and Gas Producing Board, one of the leading divisions of TATNEFT, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. A ceremonial meeting dedicated to this important date was held, at the "Neftche" Palace of Culture in Almetyevsk (Republic of Tatarstan), reported the press-centre of TATNEFT.

The festive event was attended by Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Farid Mukhametshin, State Council Chairman, Shafagat Takhautdinov, General Director of TATNEFT Company, Mazit Salikhov, Head of Almetyevsk Municipal District, heads of TATNEFT Group of companies, managers of services, offices and departments of NGDU "Almetyevneft", as well as veterans of the Oil and Gas Producing Board.

Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic, addressed the assembly with an opening speech. He pointed out in his speech, that the oilmen of Almetyevsk were always characterized by strong corporate traditions, powerful production school and the ability to work for the future. "The oil industry has been and still remains the basis of the Republic's well-being" he said.

Shafagat Takhautdinov, General Director of TATNEFT, offered the NGDU "Almetyevneft" his congratulations on its jubilee. He pointed out the production and social success of the company, possessing unique expertise and high professionalism and innovative approach in crude oil production. The contribution of NGDU "Almetyevneft" in the development of the oil industry in the country had been appreciated on its merits: this Oil and Gas Producing Board awarded the Order of Lenin in the Soviet Union. By the day of its sixtieth anniversary the company has produced about 600 million tons of "black gold" accounting for one fifth of all crude oil produced in Tatarstan. There has been considerable work made at NGDU "Almetyevneft" to protect the environment, to improve the sealing arrangements for the systems of crude oil, gas and water gathering and transportation.

The employees of NGDU "Almetyevneft" have also made a significant social contribution to the urban improvement of Almetyevsk, which is the oil capital of the Republic. Over the years the company has been and still remains the supervisor of the mortgage housing construction in the city. A Recreation Park, Kazan Cathedral, a cascade of ponds and many other facilities have been built with the participation of Almetyevsk oilmen.

Shafagat Takhautdinov on behalf of TATNEFT management thanked the consolidated and highly professional staff for joint solutions of common problems, an efficient contribution to strengthening the position of the whole Joint Stock Company.

The veterans and workers of "Almetyevneft" Oil and Gas Producing Board, who had made significant contribution to the development of the oil industry, were awarded the Russian State, Republican and corporate awards.