July 25, 2008

Gazprom delegation visits Izhora Pipe Plant

It is reported that a Gazprom delegation led by Mr Alexander Ananenkov deputy chairman of the Management Committee visited Izhora Pipe Plant recently.

The delegation comprised of Mr Yaroslav Golko member of the Management Committee, Mr Igor Fyodorov head of the Investment and Construction Department, Member of the Management Committee, Director General of Gazkomplektimpex and specialists of Gazprom’s core business units.

Mr Alexander Ananenkov addressing in a meeting pointed out that Gazprom is one of the world’s largest large diameter pipe customers and is traditionally geared towards products of Russian companies.

He said “Gazprom is planning to develop a new gas production centre on the Yamal Peninsula in the harsh environmental conditions of the Far North. The Company will put extremely high demands on the equipment to be utilized during the Yamal fields development and gas transportation. This also involves large diameter pipes.”

Mr Alexander Ananenkov said “We can see that domestic producers are capable of turning out products not only competitive on the global market, but also outdoing their foreign analogues. The Izhora Pipe Plant has mastered production of unique 1,420 mm pipes designed for a 120 Ata working pressure. They will be utilized during the Bovanenkovo Ukhta gas trunkline construction.”