RN-Vankor forms a key part of Rosneft’s oil and gas production complex and has historically produced substantial volumes of related petroleum gas (APG) at the Vankor field cluster, which includes Vankorskoye, Suzunskoye, Tagulskoye and Lodochnoye. The cluster began operations at Vankor in 2009, and Rosneft’s press service confirmed the scale of APG output over the years.
Rosneft highlights the achievement of an extensive and modern gas collection, purification, and transportation system at Vankor. The system is among the most advanced in the industry, achieving an APG utilization rate surpassing 99 percent. The gas infrastructure is equipped with automated control and monitoring systems that optimize production processes and ensure high reliability across the field’s operations.
Raw materials produced at the sites are routed to the gas treatment and compression facilities at the central collection point (CPS) of the Vankor site. The CPS also receives gas from the Suzunskoye field via a 79-kilometer gas pipeline linking Suzun and Vankor, enhancing interfield connectivity and efficiency.
The bulk of the extracted raw materials is delivered to consumers through a main gas pipeline that runs from Vankor to the Khalmerpayutinskoye field, spanning 108 kilometers. Since 2014, Rosneft notes, more than 44 billion cubic meters have been directed into the country’s Unified Gas Supply System, reflecting a steady cadence of supply to national energy infrastructure.
Associated petroleum gas is used to support the RN-Vankor production sites through reservoir pressure maintenance. It also powers the 200 MW Vankor gas turbine power plant, contributing to the site’s energy sufficiency and reliability.
In addition, APG produced at the Suzunskoye, Tagulskoye, and Lodochnoye fields serves as fuel for gas piston generator sets at temporary power plants used to generate electricity during field operations.
Rosneft emphasizes that implementing a comprehensive gas program within the Vankor cluster marks an important step in reducing the carbon footprint of the broader Vostok Oil project, which is proceeding in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The use of APG as fuel in gas turbine units aligns with Vostok Oil’s energy supply strategy, supporting cleaner energy practices and more efficient resource use across the northern region.