22.08.2007, 17.03
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, August 22 (Itar-Tass) – The oil company Sakhalin Energy has transferred 100,000 US dollars for the provision of aid to the population affected by a strong earthquake in the town of Nevelsk on Russia’s Sakhalin Island.
Moreover, the company personnel have raised 365,000 roubles in personal donations to the Nevelsk residents. This money will most likely be spent on the purchasing of new medical equipment for the central hospital of the Nevelsk district, Sakhalin Energy Chief Executive Officer Ian Craig said at a meeting with Sakhalin region governor Alexander Khoroshavin on Wednesday.