Bitcoin mining gets boost at Gazprom Neft

Russian oil producer sees global cryptocurrency rush as opportunity to monetise unwanted bypass gas at West Siberian oilfields

Making money: Bitcoin mining is being aided by bypass gas at a Gazprom Neft oilfield
Making money: Bitcoin mining is being aided by bypass gas at a Gazprom Neft oilfieldPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 13 January 2021, 15:27Updated 13 January 2021, 15:27