Controversies

Security-company controversy involving Gazprom Neft

Reporting stated that the Russian government authorized Gazprom Neft to establish a private military or security structure. Although Gazprom Neft is a group subsidiary rather than the core gas company, the development increased scrutiny of the wider Gazprom corporate system.

European supply disputes and geopolitical controversy

Gazprom became the focus of intense political and regulatory controversy after reductions and suspensions of gas deliveries to European customers amid the Russia–Ukraine war. Governments and commentators debated whether the measures were commercial, retaliatory or instruments of state policy.

Polish watchdog fines Gazprom over Nord Stream 2

Fine or penalty

Poland's anti-monopoly watchdog said it fined Gazprom more than 29 billion zlotys for building the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline without its approval. The watchdog also said it fined five other firms involved in financing the project, including Uniper, Wintershall, Shell, OMV, and Engie.

NTV takeover controversy

Gazprom acquired NTV from Media-Most after the broadcaster had become critical of the Putin government. The transaction was widely viewed in the reference material as part of the reassertion of state influence over national media.

1990s asset-stripping and governance controversies

Reference material describes allegations that Gazprom managers and politically connected figures diverted or transferred company assets during the post-Soviet privatization period, alongside tax and regulatory avoidance concerns.

Privatization, taxation and asset-control controversies

Accounts of Gazprom’s post-Soviet transition describe disputes involving privatization, tax treatment, state regulation and the handling of inherited Soviet assets. These controversies contributed to criticism of the company’s governance and political influence during the 1990s.