Rustem Khamitov to Join the Board of Directors of Bashneft

ANK Bashneft' PAO, formerly ANK Bashneft' OAO is a Russia-based company, which is active within the oil and gas industry. Its principal activities include the extraction, exploration and production of crude oil and oil products. The Company operates through a number of branches and subsidiaries, including network of gas filling stations. In addition, it operates various fields, such as Yangareiskoe and Sabriyaginskoe located in the Nenetsk regions. ANK Bashneft' OAO sells its products on the domestic market, as well as abroad. In July 2013, it completed the consolidation of petrochemical assets within United Petrochemical Company (UPC). In December 2013, it acquired LLC Bashneftegazrazvedka. In February 2014, it consolidated 100 % in Bashneft Trading AG. In March 2014, it acquired LLC Burneftegaz. In August 2014, the Company acquired OPTAN network of filling stations.