SPD Recognized Most Dynamic Enterprise in Siberia

On September 9, 2011 the Black Gold of Yugra Contest was concluded in Khanty-Mansiysk. Salym Petroleum Development N.V. (SPD) became the winner in the category “The Most Dynamic Enterprise”. Moreover, SPD employee Oleg Ivanov was granted award as the Best Operator in Oil Treatment and Transportation.

“This prize in the contest is recognition of SPD unique culture. This culture unites all our employees, our shareholders, our contractors and our partners in one team. This great achievement is the result of our team top level performance in 2010. Moreover, SPD is recognized as the most dynamic enterprise seventh time in a row, and this a really fantastic performance in the history of Russian oil industry.  – SPD CEO Simon Durkin said. – People are the main drive for our success. I’m delighted and proud that the jury has also granted an award to one of our employees. Such specialists as Oleg Ivanov are part of highly motivated and professional team, a team that is steadily moving to achieve our goal: “to become the best operator in Western Siberia”.

SPD has been taking part in the contest since 2005 and have received awards in different categories, including For Efficient Development of Subsoil Resources, For Social-Economic Partnership and The Most Dynamic Enterprise.

The Black Gold of Yugra regional contest is carried out on an annual basis among oil and gas companies of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug (KHMAO) since 2003 and is timed to coincide with the national Oilman’s Day festivities. The organizer of the contest is KHMAO Department of Oil and Mineral Resources.