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October 2012 | Vol. 5 | Issue 3BLUE FUELIn addition, its efforts to form mutually beneficial partnershipswithin the group was bolstered early this year with theestablishment of LNG Working Groups to investigateand further opportunities for collaboration with GazpromExploration & Production International.Singapore has proved to be a very advantageous location forGM&T’s first office in the region. With its dynamic businessenvironment, highly supportive government, and a burgeoningLNG trading market – the country is constructing its first LNGterminal due to be completed in 2013 and its energy andbusiness agencies are actively developing the country intoan energy trading hub – GM&TS has found that its arrival asone of the nation’s earliest LNG traders has helped it carvea position as a leading LNG player in the region as well asallowed it to nurture excellent relationships with the governmentand energy agencies.In October 2011, GM&TS moved from the serviced offices ithad been operating out of since 2009 into permanent premisesin a brand-new office building – another milestone in theoffice’s young history. With the availability of physical space forthe company’s further expansion, GM&TS is greatly focused onthe future and its continued growth.Diversification will be very much the theme for GM&TS’ nextgoal. In addition to building security of LNG supply through avariety of sources, the management team is also concentratingits efforts on diversifying the scope of its business. While LNGwill always be a major part of its portfolio, GM&TS is alsoconcentrating on developing its other businesses such asClean Energy and moving into other areas of growth for thelong term sustainability of the business.At the heart of GM&TS’ approach is the recognition thatits remit is to create value for the Gazprom group throughinnovative products and solutions for the energy markets, andto be the face of Gazprom in Asia Pacific.This representation of Gazprom is not limited to the commercialrealm only. In May this year, with support from Gazprom,GM&TS organized a concert featuring renowned Russianviolist Yuri Bashmet and world famous chamber orchestra theMoscow Soloists in Singapore. The concert was part of thechamber orchestra’s 20th anniversary world tour, which wassponsored by Gazprom Export.It was well attended by partners from the region’s majorenergy companies, representatives from governmentagencies and members of the Russian diplomatic community,marking a successful brand building and networking event.In line with Gazprom Export’s commitment to supportingsocial and charitable activities for cultural development,education and sport, partial proceeds from tickets sales weredonated to a local charity that offers theatre experiences tounderprivileged children.The event – along with similar concerts in Shanghai, Beijingand Tokyo – generated considerable positive coverage in thelocal and regional media and emphasized Gazprom’s standingas a leading global energy company with a solid commitmentto corporate social responsibility.www.gazpromexport.com | newsletter@gazpromexport.com | +7 (499) 503-61-61 | comm@gazpromexport.com 15ÝÊÑÏÎÐÒ