Burisma
Some of the key events about Burisma
- 2002Founded as a private oil and gas company in Ukraine
- 2006Acquired licenses for hydrocarbon production in Ukraine
- 2010Expanded operations to include natural gas production
- 2010Burisma obtained controversial gas exploration licenses through non-competitive tenders
- 2012The company was accused of underpaying taxes by millions of dollars
- 2013Became one of Ukraine's largest natural gas producers
- 2014Invested in new drilling technologies to increase production efficiency
- 2014Burisma faced allegations of money laundering and tax evasion
- 2014The company was criticized for appointing individuals with political connections to its board
- 2015Implemented corporate governance reforms to improve transparency
- 2015Ukrainian prosecutors launched an investigation into Burisma's founder for alleged embezzlement
- 2016Launched a corporate social responsibility program focusing on education and healthcare
- 2016Burisma was accused of exerting improper influence on Ukrainian government officials
- 2017Achieved record levels of natural gas production in Ukraine
- 2018Invested in renewable energy projects, including solar power
- 2019Contributed significantly to Ukraine's energy independence efforts
- 2019The company became embroiled in a U.S. political controversy regarding its board appointments
- 2020Burisma was targeted in a Russian hacking attempt, raising cybersecurity concerns
- 2020The company faced renewed scrutiny over its past business practices and political connections
- 2021Burisma's founder was placed under sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department for corruption
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