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• 22.01.2021 the staff conference was held at PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim
  

  On January 22, 2021, a general staff conference was held at PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim to discuss the results of the labor contract implementation for the period from 2018 to 2020 and the adoption of a new document for the next 3 years.

  The conference was attended by Ruslan Shigabutdinov ,General Director of TAIF JSC, Chairman of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Board of Directors, Airat Safin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Aidar Metshin ,Head of Nizhnekamsk Municipal District, Mayor of Nizhnekamsk, Elena Kuzmicheva, Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Tatarstan Federation of Trade Unions of the Russian Trade Union of Workers of Chemical Industries, Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the Trade Union Organization OO "OPO NKNK RKhP”.

  Airat Safin, General Director, was the first to present a report at the conference. At the beginning of his address, he recalled that the labor contract in the company was adopted for a period of three years. Then he told about the implementation of the main social tasks for the period from 2018 to 2020.

  Currently, the company numbers 15 714 employees with decent wages and social guarantees.

  The total personnel expenses for the reporting period amounted to more than 34.5 billion rubles, including over 29 billion rubles for payroll with other social payments. NKNK employee compensation for the reporting period was effected timely and in full. The average salary in the company increased by 19% compared to 2018 and amounted to 61,748 rubles.

  The company makes ongoing efforts to improve and develop HSSE activities. Employees working in harmful or hazardous environment and in pollution-related jobs are provided with special clothing, footwear, personal protective equipment, washing agents and detergents.

  Further, in 2020, additional preventive actions totalling RUB79.8mln were taken for the protection against Covid-19.

  An agreement on labor protection is annually concluded between top management and the trade union committee. In the reporting period, 111 activities were carried out, the costs of which amounted to RUB50.1mln.

  Besides, the bus stop shelter at the main office was equipped with conveniences worth RUB12.9mln.

  An equally important task is to maintain the health of employees. The entire staff of NKNH is insured under the voluntary medical insurance program. Over the past three years, RUB574.4mln were allocated for the examination and treatment of employees, and RUB142.1mln were spent for conducting regular, comprehensive and specialized medical examinations. To improve the quality of medical care to the employees of the company, the building of Outpatient Clinic No.1 was overhauled, medical equipment was purchased, and 2 ambulances were procured. The total cost of repairs and equipment of the clinic amounted to more than RUB238mln.

  Also, for the purpose of arranging multidisciplinary preventive treatment at Korabelnaya Roshcha Rehabilitation Center during the reporting period, 5,434 vouchers were provided to employees and 1,545 vouchers for employees' children. 3,647 children of the company’s staff rested and improved their health in the Yunost Children’ Health Camp and Olympiets Sports Camp.

  NKNH employees are daily delivered to and back from the industrial zone by 10 special bus routes. Transportation costs for the reporting period amounted to RUB949.2mln excluding VAT.

  For merits and results in labor, contribution to the development of the Company from 2018 to 2020, various types of money reward were paid to 2,371 employees. Within the reporting period, 1,220 employees were conferred the honorary title of “PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Stager".

  Based on the Social Benefits Regulation, the Company’s employees were provided with following payments: on the occasion of the birth of a child; in connection with the anniversary of the employee; on account of the employee's first marriage; the parent of a disabled child under 18; welfare assistance and payment for funeral services; one-time discharge payment. The total amount of such payments amounted to RUB364.2mln.

  The most important component of the corporate policy of the company is to maintain a high level of life quality for the company's stagers numbering 10,580 people. In 2020, a new office of the Council of WWII Veterans and Company Stagers was opened after a major overhaul.

  Stagers of the Company receive monthly additional payments to pensions, benefits for such holidays as Victory Day, Defender’s Day, International Day of Elderly Persons, and anniversaries, as well as they are given vouchers to the Korabelnaya Roshcha.

  The introduction of new production facilities requires continuous improvement of the professional competencies of employees. To maintain high professional skills, the company has developed a personnel development system with educational projects of various levels and directions. Expenses for training and professional development amounted to RUB123.2mln over the past three years.

  The company draws special attention to cultural entertainment and providing opportunities for physical education and sports, and RUB306.8mln were allocated for these purposes.

  At the end of his address, Airat Safin, General Director, noted that it is necessary to proceed with increasing of productivity, searching for and implementation advanced process control systems, modernization and development of new demanded products.

  Then Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the United Trade Union Organization, made a report on the implementation of the labor contract. He emphasized that all social obligations are being fulfilled thanks to coordinated actions and close cooperation of the top management, the trade union committee and the company's staff.

  Aidar Metshin, the head of Nizhnikamsk Municipal District, told about the significant contribution of NKNK to the implementation of large-scale social and sports projects for Nizhnekamsk residents. He noted the support of the company provided to the city during the coronavirus pandemic.

  “On behalf of all Nizhnekamsk residents and on my own behalf, I want to thank TAIF Group of Companies and PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim for this assistance. You were the first to receive our doctors at Yunost health camp and throughout the year you constantly supported medical institutions, assisting in the purchase of personal protective equipment, necessary equipment and auxiliary materials”, summed up Aidar Metshin.

  “In tough situations, petrochemists always demonstrate teamwork and unity,” noted Elena Kuzmicheva, Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan, in her speech to the conference delegates.

  “Thank you sincerely for that in severe conditions of the pandemic you managed to keep the team, provide it with stable work and did not refuse to fulfil labor contract. Experience has proved that social partnership based on serving of interests, mutual respect and trust, helps to maintain a high level both in the production and social spheres”, added Mrs. Kuzmicheva

  “Contingency measures and competitive mood of NKNK team contribute to the stable operation of the enterprise,” expressed this position Ruslan Shigabutdinov, General Director of TAIF JSC, on behalf of TAIF Group management.

  “Labor contract is the basis, a serious document that prescribes mutual rights and obligations of employees and the employer. In the сompany, these relationships are set up at a high level and are strictly observed. It is the discipline and responsibility of each employee that makes it possible to draw conclusions and instill confidence in the sustainability and orderly development of the company,” pointed out Ruslan Shigabutdinov.

  At the end of the conference, the delegates recognized the labor contract for 2018-2020 as fully implemented and decided to accept it as the basis for a new document.

  According to the new labor contract for 2021-2023, which was signed in the presence of all conference participants by Airat Safin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, and Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the Trade Union Organization of the company, all benefits and payments in the labor contract of previous years were maintained.

  Nizhnekamskneftekhim became one of the first in the republic to sign an important document regulating the relationship between the management, the trade union committee and the personnel.

  At the end of the conference, an award ceremony was held. Airat Safin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, was awarded “For Social Partnership” diploma by the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan. Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the Trade Union Committee, was commended by the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and was awarded a diploma for the top position in the republican competition for "The best website of 2020 among the affiliates of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan." Ruslan Shigabutdinov, General Director of TAIF JSC, was awarded a commendation for the development of social partnership in active cooperation with the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic. Aidar Metshin, mayor of Nizhnekamsk, was awarded the badge of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan.

  Also, two employees of the company were conferred the Certificates of Honor by the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan and Tatarstan Division of Russian Chemical Trade Union.
• 21.01.2021 Isoprene Monomer (IM) Plant Startup Anniversary was celebrated at Nizhnekamskneftekhim
  

  Today, at the Isoprene Monomer (IM) Plant of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, a celebration arranged in honor of the 40th anniversary of the startup of production took place. Airat Safin, General Director, Irek Aglyamov, First Deputy General Director - Chief Engineer, Oleg Nesterov, Deputy General Director - Director for Production, Rodion Bulashov, Deputy General Director for Personnel and Social Issues, Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the Trade Union Organization, came to congratulate the employees of the plant on this significant date.

  Speaking to the audience, Airat Safin noted that the start of isoprene production run had become one of the most difficult projects at Nizhnekamskneftekhim. The production process turned out to be rather complicated, therefore the work of the plant in the 80s began with the identification of shortcomings and the development of methods for their elimination. The development of one-stage synthesis of isoprene production could be safely called a breakthrough of the staff. A close-knit team of such like-minded people as the incumbent stagers helped to cope with this strategic task.

  The current predecessors continued these glorious traditions. Great changes had recently taken place in production. Thus, under the program to increase the production capacity of SKI-3 rubber, the plant implemented capital investment projects for formaldehyde, isobutylene and isoprene production. As a result, the production of isoprene had increased, the performance indicators had improved, and the consumption rates of utilities and raw materials had decreased.

  IM Plant was actively introducing innovations. The production was one of the first to use the transition to a contactless shift acceptance and handover during the period of self-isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

  Airat Safin expressed confidence that Isoprene Monomer Production Unit would continue to fulfill successfully production tasks, thereby strengthening the position of NKNK in the Russian and world markets. He also wished all employees good health, well-being and continued success.

  Maksim Shuysky, Director of IM Plant, emphasized that the team had large plans to implement projects aimed to improve the reliability of equipment and to develop a new technology for making highly profitable isoprene-based products, so he assured the company management that the plant staff would successfully cope with the tasks set.

  Also the award ceremony took place that day. Dozens of plant workers were conferred various awards.
• 15.01.2021 Digital work permit to ensure security
  

  The specialists of NKNK IT Department are actively working to expand digitization of various processes. Thus, in 2020, the company developed "Digital permit for hot and gas hazardous works" information system. It allowed optimizing the procedure of obtaining a permit for hot and gas hazardous works and reducing the time for its approval. However, the main advantage of the system was the binding of work permits to geolocation and their display on online map to exclude simultaneous execution of incompatible works.

  Plastics Plant was the first industrial facility where that innovation was implemented for pilot production. Currently, the specialists of the department are expanding the functionality of the task for issuing work permits for earthworks and replicating it for all divisions of the company.