Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev visits OAO “TANECO” oil-refining complex in Nizhnekamsk
2 December 2014, Tuesday
On December 2, during his working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev accompanied by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, federal ministers and other officials visited OAO “TANECO” oil-refining complex in Nizhnekamsk.
One of the projects of OAO “Tatneft” Oil Company, “TANECO” Oil Refining and Petrochemical Complex is ranked first among oil-refining plants in Russia in terms of production capacities. The first phase of the project was put into commercial operation in 2011, 2,500 jobs were provided.
Construction of the hydrocracking unit started in 2011. Dmitry Medvedev was told that 58 per cent of equipment was made by Russian engineering plants.
Rustam Minnikhanov thanked workers of the enterprises for their work on construction and launching of the unit that was so important for Tatarstan and Russia.
Summing up, Dmitry Medvedev handed government awards to employees of OAO “TANECO” for achievements and years-long and dedicated work. Rustam Minnikhanov handed regional awards to eight employees and builders of the Complex.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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