“There are no such problems in Kazakhstan, but in Russia…” – the Head of the Caspian pipeline consortium Nicolay Brunich talks about pipes, oil workers and land allotments

In February, Chief of the Caspian pipeline consortium (CPC), the only non-state pipeline that is laid through Russia, was replaced. The ex-Head of Zarubezhneft, new Director of CPC Nicolay Brunich told the Kommersant why terms of the pipe extension are always postponed, when the project will reach recoupment and how it is to head the private company after the state one.

  • At the end of 2012, you left the position of Zarubezhneft’s Director – the contract wasn’t prolonged. Why?
  • This decision was made by the country’s leadership. Reshuffles in Top-Management are normal. I had been heading Zarubezhneft for over 5 years – this is rather serious period, including for show my worth. And the company achieved a new level. I am grateful to people, who participated in the appointment of me General Director of Zarubezhneft. As for my new appointment of CPC’s General Director, this initiative was from its shareholder Transneft. The consortium’s Board of Directors approved it unanimously. The 4-year contract was concluded with me – till April of 2017. I find this project very interesting and perspective. I hope, positive results will be achieved here too and we will manage to settle all tasks, set by shareholders.

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