The congratulatory message reads, in part:

"The history of your company is inseparably linked with the oil and gas sector's rise in Western Siberia and the formation of a new industrial and energy centre in Russia. By unifying hydrocarbon exploration, production and refining in 16 Russian regions, Surgutneftegaz makes a significant contribution to the development of the national fuel and energy sector and the strengthening of the country's energy security.

"It is commendable that the company focuses on developing and introducing modern resource-saving technologies and implementing environmental and social programmes."