Russian energy giant Gazprom plans to cut staff numbers at its central office in St. Petersburg, a company spokesperson said on Monday, as the company faces severe headwinds from the loss of its markets in Europe.

Russia's energy giant Gazprom is considering cutting hundreds of administrative jobs, a company spokesperson said on Monday, as the gas producer

The Russian energy giant Gazprom is preparing to lay off 1,600 employees from its central office as it faces significant financial losses and dwindling market presence in Europe, Russia's local 47News media outlet reported on Jan.

Gazprom is considering cutting about 40% of its headquarters staff - more than 1,500 job cuts - as the Russian gas giant grapples with the loss of most of its sales to Europe, state news agency TASS reported on Monday.

Russian gas giant Gazprom may almost halve the number of employees in its central office, from 4,100 to 2,500. Source: Forbes Russia Details: A company spokesman confirmed the authenticity of the letter to the publication.