OPK Biotech Develops Research and Production in Russia

MOSCOW - At the close of the 20th century, the lack of donor blood and the safety of blood medication became one of the most critical problems in the area of health protection on a global scale. The WHO (World Health Organization) started the Global Database on Blood Safety, GDBS. Experts also determined the main problems in the area of blood transfusion: the necessity of donor blood and other blood products, the limited access to materials used in hemotransfusion and blood safety. Nowadays the situation has improved, but mainly in western developed countries, which can hardly be said about other developing countries.

OPK Shipyards Launch a Platform Supply Vessel

MOSCOW - On September 8, 2009, Severnaya Verf shipyard, a part of United Industrial Corporation (OPK), launched a vessel for oil-rig platform provision, also known as the project VS 485 PSV.

OPK Shipyards Deliver the New Icebreaker “St. Petersburg”

MOSCOW - United Industrial Corporation (OPK) shipyards have delivered a diesel electric line icebreaker “St. Petersburg” to Rosmorport (Russian Maritime Port). A solemn ceremony of the signing of the takeover certificate and making the colors of the Russian Federation on the icebreaker was held at the Baltiysky Zavod plant, a part of OPK.

United Industrial Corporation (OPK) and Hyundai Heavy Industries Sign a Cooperation Agreement for Shipbuilding

MOSCOW - On July 14, 2009, Yan Yanovsky, Managing Director and Member of the Boards of Directors of United Industrial Corporation (OPK) and B.T. Ahn, Executive vice-president of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a cooperation agreement in the field of shipbuilding.

United Industrial Corporation (OPK) and Samsung Heavy Industries Have Signed a Memorandum for the Development of Shipbuilding Equipment

MOSCOW - On June 19, 2009 United Industrial Corporation (OPK) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI, Korea) signed a memorandum for mutual business cooperation, during SHI representatives’ visit to St. Petersburg Baltiysky Zavod and Severnaya Verf.

Gazprom Will Order Gas-Locomotives for Shtockmann Gas-Field From United Industrial Corporation (OPK) Shipyards

MOSCOW - Alexander Ananenkov, vice-president of Gazprom PLC, announced that the company is considering the possibility to place an order for the construction of two tankers (to transport liquefied natural gas from Shtockmann gas-field) at Severnaya Verf plant, a part of United Industrial Corporation (OPK). According to Mr. Ananenkov, Severnaya Verf plant is the only enterprise in Russia, with the ability to build such particular vessels.

United Industrial Corporation (OPK) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Cooperate in Coking Coal Mining in Tyva

MOSCOW - United Industrial Corporation (OPK) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. signed and agreement on collaborative development of the Elegest coal-field in Tyva, one of the richest coalmines in the world, with a total reserve of approximately 900 million tons.

Modern Commercial Navy and United Industrial Corporation (OPK) Sign a Cooperation Agreement

MOSCOW - Modern Commercial Navy (MCN) PLC and United Industrial Corporation JSC have signed a cooperation agreement, anticipating the developmental work of technical and commercial operation factors of the construction of multifunctional supply icebreaker and also tankers for transportation of liquefied natural gas. The tankers’ capacity total 75 000 mcubed.

The 4th Military and Naval Show in Saint-Petersburg: Interview with the Director of OPK’s Shipbuilding Project Andrei Fomichev

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- Russia Develops Highly Competitive Military Goods Keeping With The XXI Century Standards

OPK: The First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Construction

MOSCOW - On May 18, 2009 the first floating nuclear power plant was set up in St. Petersburg (Russia). The contract, signed by OPK and “Concern Energoatom” PLC on February 27, 2009, anticipated the construction, launching, rebuilding and testing of the power plant. The exploitation of the head floating power-generating unit, with KLT-40C type reactor, is the final step of this project. According to the contract, the construction of the floating power-generating unit started on February 27th, 2009. By the II quarter of 2012 it is due to be completed. In the fourth quarter of 2012, after testing, it will be operating.