Deputy Prime Minister Of The Russian Federation A.V. Dvorkovich:

Today, the Russian oil and gas sector is on the threshold of new challenges and changes. It is necessary to discuss issues related to attracting investment in the country's oil and gas industry, fiscal policy in this area, the reproduction of mineral resources, the development of market infrastructure, the introduction of innovative technologies and the latest technical developments.
I am sure that the Forum participants will fully discuss these and other topics, and the results of the discussions will help to improve the regulatory framework in this area and formulate specific steps for the development of the sector.

Minister of energy of the Russian Federation A.V. Novak:

The Ministry of energy of the Russian Federation considers the international exhibition "NEFTEGAZ" as an important industry event that contributes to the innovative development of the fuel and energy complex of Russia. The exhibition is traditionally attended by leading Russian oil and gas companies, service companies, manufacturers of equipment and machinery. On numerous platforms there is an exchange of experience, partnerships are strengthened, there is an acquaintance with promising technologies. The exhibition is becoming increasingly important in connection with the increased challenges facing the oil and gas industry today, the solution of which will determine the sustainable growth of the domestic economy.

Deputy Minister of energy Of the Russian Federation K.V. Molodtsov:

Discussion of the prospects of the Russian fuel and energy sector in the context of the priorities of the world energy is an urgent and vital task for maintaining the leading position of our country in the export and use of oil and gas resources. Due to objective factors, the development of oil and gas reserves requires new approaches, technologies and equipment, which involves combining the efforts of the state and leading companies' improvement of the legal framework for the development of natural resources, the development of hydrocarbon transportation system. I hope that "Neftegaz-2017" will be a platform for constructive dialogue between industry professionals, latest designs of oil and gas equipment presented at the exhibition, will be appreciated.