In 2009, Gazprom was widely considered to be among the most powerful businesses in the worldwide oil and gas company. It had grown from its early days as an experiment following the rapid breakup of the Soviet Union in privatization of oil and gas. The case records the impact of its political lineage, its global aspirations, and the increase strategies the company has followed. The case offers a rich mix of insights into the contextual forces on the job in shaping the destiny of Gazprom, the political pressures it faces as Russia's largest business, and its stutter-step way of globalization.
The stuff in the case allows for a thorough evaluation and discussion on central themes like the source of competitive advantage for NOCs (National Oil Companies), the unique governing conflicts that they have to browse in establishing strategic direction, and the viability of their globalization strategies.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 01, 2009 PRODUCT #: TB0005-PDF-ENG
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