GAZPROM

Gazprom is one of the world’s largest energy companies. Its major business lines are geological exploration, production, transportation, storage, processing and marketing of hydrocarbons as well as generation and marketing of heat and electric power. Gazprom’s mission is to ensure maximally efficient and balanced gas supply to Russian customers and reliably fulfill long-term gas export contracts. Gazprom's strategic goal is to become a leader among global energy companies by developing new markets, diversifying business activities and securing the reliability of supplies. Due to Russia's geographical location, the Company has the potential to become an energy “bridge” between the European and Asian markets by supplying its own natural gas and providing gas transit services for other producers. This predetermines the essence of the Company's strategy in its key business areas. When planning and implementing its projects Gazprom pays special attention to the innovation activity. Moreover, the Company's business success is impossible without stronger long-term ties with Russia's constituents. It is a new company which emerged out of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. But in spite of its privatization, the state retained a significant stake in this company, because it is an important political and economical tool. Indeed, Gazprom threaten the other country to cut off gaz. It is the world’s largest company engaged in natural gaz. That is why it is very important for the government.
During the second part of the 20 century, gas supplies began to flow to Europe. Today, Gazprom has agreements with many companies in Europe. Europe is the most important market for Gazprom, and Gazprom is the most important supplier for Europe. It is a double edged sword, because if one falls, the other to.
Gazprom has to manage its relationships with the other countries and companies. Just after the end of Soviet union, Russia had many problems with Ukraine: about