- Urengoy is a city in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug in Russia. It is located in the northern part of Western Siberia, near the Arctic Circle. Urengoy is known for its natural gas reserves and is one of the most important natural gas production centers in the country. The city was established in 1974 as a purpose-built settlement to support the gas industry. It has a population of around 90,000 people and is home to various oil and gas companies. Urengoy experiences extremely cold temperatures, with long, harsh winters and short summers. The city's economy revolves around the gas industry, with most of the population working in this sector. Urengoy is connected to other regions through a network of pipelines and has an airport for transportation. It also has various facilities such as schools, hospitals, and sports complexes to support its population.