Starting to engage in large business, many rely on excellent profits and fame. But some companies over time have it in such quantities that not everyone is even able to dream of. Undoubtedly, one of the most profitable occupations in the world is the oil industry. Consider the top 5 richest oil companies in Russia. This is data for 2017, which is based on a version provided by the famous Forbes magazine.
Lukoil
Majestically, he is at the head of not only the oil industry, but the entire list of the richest companies in Russia. Lukoil is the result of the merger in 1991 of three Siberian oil and gas producing plants. Further, other smaller oil refineries and oil producers were absorbed. In addition to Russia, activities are carried out in 25 more countries of the world.
The company is engaged in oil production, receiving a little less than a quarter of all oil produced in Russia, and more than 2% of all oil in the world. It also sells products made from this type of fuel.
This PJSC “Lukoil” was the first to introduce the practice “from well to machine”. In the world there are already more than 1 thousand of its gas stations. Gasoline from the Lukoil gas station has long won the confidence of motorists.
Surgutneftegaz
Another group of oil companies hails from Siberia. As will be seen, many companies in this region have been successful in this. And this is no accident, there are huge deposits of oil, which are the wealth of the whole country.
Her story begins back in 1965, then it was a state-owned enterprise. And in 1992, an open joint stock company was founded on its basis, which, having absorbed several more companies, became known as Surgutneftegaz.
The company has been focusing on oil production in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug for many years. But now, in connection with the depletion of oil reserves, the emphasis there is on the Yakut deposits.
Around the question of who owns OJSC “Surgutneftegas”, there are many legends. But despite the fact that the joint-stock company is open, it is still not known to the general public. For many years, Vladimir Bogdanov, who is very unlike the owner, has been the permanent leader.
Tatneft
This company is located in the other oil-rich region of the country - the Republic of Tatarstan. It has a holding structure and has an impressive list of subsidiaries. They, in turn, are engaged in the collection of geological data, oil and gas production and their processing, as well as the further sale of oil products. In addition, it carries out banking and insurance activities.
In the ranking of the richest companies in Russia-2017, Tatneft takes an honorable 7th place. The success and popularity are brought to her by the use of advanced technologies, the implementation of various business projects in the Russian Federation, as well as the development of the oil industry as a whole.
Tatneft has in its arsenal the scientific institutes TatNIPIneft and JSC TatNIIneftemash, which are constantly improving the equipment and methods of oil production.
The headquarters is located in Almetyevsk. More than a third of all shares belong to the leadership of the republic, and the rest are actively participating in the auction. New fields are constantly being developed, today there are more than 70 of them.
TAIF
TAIF Group of Companies takes 10th place in the list of the richest companies in Russia. The company's activity is oil and gas production, as well as their processing. It has been operating since 1995. He is also from Tatarstan, and the controlling stake is owned by the son of the former president of the republic, Radik Shaimiev. “TAIF” is an abbreviation for the name “Tatar-American Investment and Finance”. The headquarters is located in the capital of the Republic of Kazan.
The company owns more than 90% of all petrochemical activities in Tatarstan. But in addition to this, the group companies operate in the financial, construction, mass media and other industries. TAIF also owns a 3% stake in the aforementioned Tatneft.
Sibur
With a rather large margin, already taking 16th place in the general list, there is Sibur. The company was established in 1995, and in 1998 became a subsidiary of Gazprom. The name is an abbreviation for "Siberian-Ural Oil and Gas Chemical Company". The headquarters is located in Moscow.
It is a holding that unites 34 enterprises. Group companies operate in many regions of Russia. Mostly it is the oil and chemical industry.
The controlling stake, which is more than 34%, belongs to Leonid Mikhelson. For the second year in a row, he ranks 1st in the Forbes ranking in Russia. And this despite the fact that back in 2011 he occupied the 15th line.
Probably, many might be surprised that Gazprom was not on the list, but this is not a mistake. The company's profit for various reasons has fallen dramatically. In the first half of 2017, indicators are lower than similar figures for 2016 by more than 10 times. This is associated with the growth of foreign currency, in particular - the euro.
But do not forget that the top of the richest companies in Russia does not consist exclusively of oil giants. There you can find large chain stores, metallurgical giants, companies in the automotive industry and mobile operators.