Rosneft Celebrates 25th Anniversary with International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy of MGIMO

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As part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy of MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (MIEP), Rosneft hosted "Rosneft Days" for university students. Over two days, representatives of the Central Office and scientific institutes of Rosneft shared the Company's projects and initiatives with the students, covering topics such as climate change, renewable energy sources, sustainable development, carbon management, and climate projects relevant to the global energy agenda. The event included master classes, a business game, and educational films about Rosneft's activities, as well as a selection of candidates for admission to Rosneft's master's program.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rosneft has been cooperating with the International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy of MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (MIEP) for over 20 years, with a comprehensive partnership including work with talented youth, employee retraining, educational cooperation, infrastructure development, and research work.
  • Rosneft was the first fuel and energy company to create a basic department of "Global Energy Policy and Energy Security" at MIEP in 2007, which offers a master's program "Energy Strategies of International Oil and Gas Companies".
  • The department has trained over 160 master's degree students since its inception, with the best graduates being employed by Rosneft after completing a two-year internship.
  • The Rosneft Corporate Training Center at MIEP has implemented over 20 unique programs for advanced training in various fields for the Company's employees, with more than 4,000 employees completing training at the Center.
  • Rosneft cooperates with 203 educational partner organizations, including 75 Russian universities, under the corporate system of continuous education "School -- College/University -- Enterprise" since 2005.
  • The Company has provided training under the corporate Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a specialization in "International Business in the Oil and Gas Industry" for over 200 managers and personnel reserves of Rosneft.

Statistics:

  • Over 160 master's degree students have completed a long-term internship at Rosneft since the basic department's inception.
  • More than 4,000 employees of Rosneft have completed training at the Rosneft Corporate Training Center at MIEP.
  • Over 200 managers and personnel reserves of Rosneft have graduated from the corporate Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
  • The number of years Rosneft has been cooperating with MIEP: over 20 years.
  • The number of years the basic department of "Global Energy Policy and Energy Security" has been operating at MIEP: since 2007.

Sources:

  • Rosneft -- Rosneft -- An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
  • Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft, May 29, 2025.