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28Янв

Cooperation development discussed with Gazprom Neft

The Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies hosted a delegation of Gazprom Neft employees. The introduction to the institute began with a meeting between the guests and Danis Nurgaliev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences and Director of the Gazprom Neft-KFU Research and Educational Center, along with representatives from the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies: Deputy Director for Continuing Educaion and Work with Industrial Partners, Director of the Center for Advanced Training, Quality Management and Marketing Ildus Chukmarov; Deputy Director for Research Pavel Krylov; Deputy Director for Academic Affairs Andrey Teryokhin; Director of the KFU Technopark of Small-Tonnage Chemical Technologies and Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Mikhail Varfolomeev; Deputy Director for Marketing of the Gazprom Neft-KFU Research and Educational Center Vladislav Sudakov; and Acting Chair of the Department of Geophysics and Geoinformation Technologies Eduard Ziganshin. Participants in the discussion about cooperation prospects in geological exploration and mineral extraction from Gazprom Neft included: Alexander Sitnikov, Head of the Scientific and Technical Division; Alexey Pustovskikh, Director of Strategy at Nedra Digital; and three employees of the scientific and technical division—Deputy General Director for Expertise and Functional Development Veronika Filimonova, Director of Planning, Reporting and Procurement Efficiency Programs Marina Anisimova, and Head of the Innovation Environment Development Program Mikhail Radzhabov. Dr Nurgaliev delivered a presentation about KFU and the Institute, noting that the university ranks 35th in the QS world rankings for Petroleum Engineering. Discussing scientific achievements, the Vice-Rector mentioned the Russian Government Prize in Science and Technology awarded in December to Institute representatives for creating and implementing innovative technologies for in-situ oil upgrading and efficient extraction of heavy oil from complex reservoirs. Gazprom Neft employees added that KFU received the company’s Reliable Partnership honorary award last year. Alexander Sitnikov explained why Kazan University is one of the best partners and what makes it unique, “What distinguishes KFU from our other partners is that the university has built a complete project implementation chain: from idea to product creation, which is then implemented at the company’s facilities. Kazan Federal University is a unique center; it can become the hub for collaboration with our other innovation environment, which we call the Gazprom Neft ecosystem. This ecosystem includes about 50 universities, including KFU – these are our strategic partners. We are now ready to unite partners into clusters for comprehensive solutions to our challenges. And KFU is the platform that can unite other partners around it.” Drs Varfolomeev, Sudakov, and Ziganshin told guests about projects implemented by the Institute jointly with Gazprom Neft, while Dr Chukmarov focused on additional education programs and developing cooperation in this area. Vladislav Sudakov emphasized projects in creating digital tools for solving problems in geology and field development. “We have numerous joint developments with the company’s scientific division in artificial intelligence, and we’ll be implementing these projects for several more years. We agreed to work out a roadmap in more detail for successfully accomplishing what we’ve planned with partners in the Gazprom Neft ecosystem,” he said. Eduard Ziganshin reported on work performed by staff of the Department of Geophysics and Geo-information Technologies for Gazpromneft-Zapolyarye, a subsidiary of Gazprom Neft. “We’re using technology developed at our department to assess oil and gas potential in Orenburg Oblast. The technology includes digital elevation model processing and a complex of geophysical and geochemical methods. Preliminary results about the territory’s prospects have been obtained, and laboratory geochemical studies are underway,” he explained. Mikhail Varfolomeev noted that KFU has a long-term framework agreement with Gazprom Neft. “At the meeting, we discussed projects successfully completed jointly with them. They concern chemical and gas methods for enhanced oil recovery. These are projects related to developing hard-to-recover reserves using supercritical fluids, water influx limitation, injectivity profile alignment, near-wellbore zone treatment, oilfield chemistry, well killing, and hydraulic fracturing. It’s very important for us that products and technologies created within joint work are applied at the company’s fields. We also discussed future projects related to combined enhanced recovery methods and small-tonnage chemistry development. Part of the products being created will be produced on a pilot scale at Kazan University’s engineering center,” he shared after the event. Ildus Chukmarov reported on expanding cooperation with Gazprom Neft in additional education. “Our CdoGEO center has long been providing professional development and retraining for Gazprom Neft executives and specialists, including those from its scientific and technical division. We discussed our interaction in creating unique courses based on joint developments by Kazan University and the Gazprom Neft Scientific and Technical Center for the company’s personnel development. Joint course implementation is also planned to promote them in the international market. We’re pleased that our proposals are well-received, and the his colleagues expressed their desire to move forward together in continuing education,” he said. Representatives of Gazprom Neft’s scientific division visited Institute laboratories and met with young researchers. “Communicating with Gazprom Neft representatives, we confirmed the correctness of our chosen paths,” noted Vice-Rector Danis Nurgaliev, summarizing the visit. “We now collaborate across several areas, including creating chemistry for enhanced oil recovery and oilfield chemistry, implementing digitalization projects, geology, and additional education. During the visit, company employees paid special attention to digitalization issues, using artificial intelligence to solve various problems, and discussed challenges facing Gazprom Neft. In the evening, our young researchers presented their scientific results and discussed what they plan to achieve in 2026. The guests noted the high level of research and development presented by our young scientists and confirmed their readiness to expand interaction with Kazan Federal University.”
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28Янв

Перспективы развития сотрудничества с КФУ обсудили представители «Газпром нефти» во время посещения вуза

Институт геологии и нефтегазовых технологий Казанского федерального университета принял делегацию сотрудников «Газпром нефти». Знакомство с институтом началось со встречи гостей с проректором по направлениям нефтегазовых технологий, природопользования и наук о Земле Казанского университета, директором научно-образовательного центра «Газпромнефть – КФУ» Данисом Нургалиевым и представителями ИГиНГТ – заместителем директора по дополнительному образованию и работе с индустриальными партнерами, директором Центра дополнительного образования, менеджмента качества и маркетинга Ильдусом Чукмаровым, заместителем директора по научной деятельности  Павлом Крыловым, заместителем директора по образовательной деятельности Андреем Терехиным, директором технопарка КФУ «Малотоннажные химические технологии», заведующим кафедрой разработки и эксплуатации месторождений трудноизвлекаемых углеводородов Михаилом Варфоломеевым,заместителем директора по маркетингу НОЦ «Газпромнефть – КФУ» Владиславом  Судаковым, и.о. заведующего кафедрой геофизики и геоинформационных технологий Эдуардом Зиганшиным. Участниками разговора, в ходе которого обсуждались перспективы сотрудничества в сфере геологоразведки и добычи полезных ископаемых, со стороны «Газпром нефти» были: руководитель научно-технического подразделения «Газпром нефти» Александр Ситников, директор по стратегии Nedra Digital Алексей Пустовских, а также трое сотрудников научно-технического подразделения – заместитель генерального директора по экспертизе и функциональному развитию Вероника Филимонова, директор программ планирования, отчетности и эффективности закупок Марина Анисимова и руководитель программы развития инновационного окружения Михаил Раджабов. С презентацией, посвященной КФУ и ИГиНГТ, выступил Д.Нургалиев, в ходе которой он, в частности, сообщил, что вуз занимает 35 позицию мирового рейтинга QS по направлению «Нефтегазовое дело». Рассказывая о научных достижениях, проректор напомнил о премии Правительства РФ в области науки и техники за создание и внедрение инновационных технологий внутрипластового облагораживания и эффективной добычи тяжелой нефти из сложнопостроенных резервуаров, врученной в декабре  представителям ИГиНГТ.  Сотрудники «Газпром нефти» в свою очередь добавили, что по итогам прошлого года КФУ был отмечен почетным знаком компании «Надежное партнерство». Александр Ситников объяснил, почему Казанский университет является одним из лучших партнеров, в чем его уникальность: «От других партнеров компании КФУ отличает то, что в вузе выстроена полная цепочка реализации проектов: от идеи – до создания продукта, который потом внедряется на объектах компании. Казанский федеральный университет – уникальный центр, он может стать «корневым» для коллаборации с другим нашим инновационным окружением, которое мы называем экосистемой «Газпром нефти». В этой экосистеме порядка 50 вузов, в том числе КФУ, это наши стратегические партнеры. Сейчас мы готовы к тому, чтобы объединять партнеров в кластеры для комплексного решения наших задач. И КФУ – это та площадка, которая может объединить вокруг себя других наших партнеров». О реализованных ИГиНГТ совместно с «Газпром нефтью» проектах рассказали гостям М. Варфоломеев, В. Судаков, Э. Зиганшин, а И.Чукмаров сосредоточил внимание на программах допобразования и развитии сотрудничества в этой сфере. Владислав Судаков, выступая, акцентировал внимание на проектах в сфере создания цифровых инструментов для решения задач в области геологии и разработки месторождений. «С научным подразделением компании у нас ведется большое количество совместные разработок в области искусственного интеллекта, реализовывать эти проекты нам предстоит еще несколько лет. Мы договорились более детально проработать дорожную карту для успешного осуществления задуманного с партнерами в экосистеме «Газпром нефти», – сказал он. Эдуард Зиганшин проинформировал о работах, которые выполняются сотрудниками кафедры геофизики и геоинформационных технологий ИГиНГТ для компании «Газпромнефть – Заполярье» – дочернего предприятия «Газпром нефти». «Мы используем технологию, разработанную у нас на кафедре, для оценки перспектив нефтегазоносности в Оренбургской области. Технология включает обработку цифровой модели рельефа и комплекс геофизических и геохимических методов. На данный момент получены предварительные результаты о перспективности территории, выполняются лабораторные геохимические исследования», – пояснил он. У КФУ имеется долгосрочный рамочный договор с компанией «Газпром нефть», заметил Михаил Варфоломеев. «На встрече мы рассказали о тех проектах, которые были успешны выполнены совместно с ней. Они касаются химических и газовых методов увеличения нефтеотдачи. Это проекты, связанные с освоением  трудноизвлекаемых запасов с использованием сверхкритических флюидов, ограничением водопритока, выравниванием профиля приемистости, обработкой призабойной зоны пласта, нефтепромысловой химией, глушением скважин и гидроразрывом пласта. Для нас очень важно, что созданные в рамках совместных работ продукты и технологии применяются на месторождениях компании. Мы также обсудили проекты, которые планируются в будущем. Они связаны с комбинированными методами увеличения нефтеотдачи и с развитием малотоннажной химии. Планируется, что часть создаваемых продуктов будет в пилотном масштабе производиться в инжиниринговом центре Казанского университета», – поделился он после мероприятия. О расширении сотрудничества с компанией «Газпром нефть» в сфере дополнительного образования сообщил И. Чукмаров. «Наш центр CdoGEO уже давно осуществляет повышение квалификации и переподготовку руководителей и специалистов «Газпром нефти», в том числе ее научно-технического подразделения. Мы обсудили наше взаимодействие в плане создания уникальных курсов на основе совместных разработок Казанского университета и НТЦ «Газпром нефти» для развития персонала компании.  Также планируется совместная реализация курсов с целью продвижения их на международный рынок. Мы рады, что наши предложения находят отклик, и Александр Николаевич с коллегами выразили желание двигаться вместе в сфере допобразования», – сказал он. Представители научного подразделения «Газпром нефти» посетили лаборатории ИГиНГТ, а также встретились с молодыми учеными института. «Общаясь с представителями компании «Газпром нефть», мы убедились в правильности выбранных путей взаимодействия, – отметил, подводя итоги визита, проректор КФУ Данис Нургалиев. – Сейчас мы сотрудничаем по целому ряду направлений, в том числе занимаемся созданием химии для повышения нефтеотдачи и промысловой химии, реализуем проекты в сфере цифровизации, геологии, дополнительного образования. Во время посещения ИГиНГТ сотрудники компании уделили особое внимание вопросам цифровизации, использования искусственного интеллекта при решении разного рода задач, они рассказали о вызовах, которые стоят перед «Газпром нефтью». Вечером состоялись выступления наших молодых исследователей, которые доложили о полученных ими научных результатах и рассказали о тех, которые планирую получить в 2026 году. Гости отметили высокий уровень исследований и разработок, представленных нашими молодыми учеными и подтвердили свою готовность расширять взаимодействие с Казанским федеральным университетом».   Автор: Лариса Бусиль, фото автора
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CdoGEO adapts to changing environment to complete 2025 with new successes

In 2025, CdoGEO (Center for Advanced Training) demonstrated its ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing external conditions. Work in the oil and gas sector—just as across the entire economy—required special flexibility from us, the adoption of modern approaches, and unwavering attention to the quality of our educational programs.

Under these conditions, CdoGEO confirmed its resilience. We strengthened our competencies and once again proved that we are a reliable partner for the oil and gas industry, capable of delivering results in any situation.

The results of 2025 speak for themselves. In 2025, 812 employees from oil and gas companies completed training—PJSC Rosneft (and subsidiaries), PJSC Gazprom (and subsidiaries), PJSC Surgutneftegaz, PJSC LUKOIL (and subsidiaries), PJSC Gazprom Neft, PJSC Tatneft, Tyumen Oil Research Center LLC, TNG-Group LLC, Bashneft-Dobycha LLC, Lukoil–West Siberia LLC, JSC Orenburgneft, RN Service, JSC Tyumenneftegaz, Gazpromneft-Terminal LLC, Sakhalin Energy LLC, ROSPAN INTERNATIONAL JSC, and RN BashNIPIneft.

Of these, 626 participants undertook advanced training, 91 completed professional retraining programs, 26 certificates were issued, and 96 Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies students obtained in-demand blue-collar qualifications: “Oil and Gas Production Operator, Grade 3 (for students)” and “Survey Technician for Topographic-Geodetic and Mine Surveying Works, Grade 3.”

CdoGEO developed 21 new programs in the most relevant areas:

  • Geological exploration: “Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits,” “Lithology and Mineralogy with Fundamentals of Crystallography and Petrography,” “Structural Geology and Geological Mapping,” “Geochemical Studies,” “Ground-Penetrating Radar Surveying.”

  • Design and modeling: “Integrated Design for Field Development Infrastructure,” “Laser Scanning for Engineering Surveys,” “3D Modeling Based on Laser Scanning Data.”

  • Metrology and standardization: “Determination of Reference Elevation,” “Control and Supervision in the Field of Metrological Assurance of Measurement Uniformity,” “Ensuring Measurement Uniformity. Organizing Metrological Support in Oil and Gas Production.”

  • Economics and management: “Economic Evaluation of Projects,” “Project Management for Field Development Infrastructure,” “KPI (Key Performance Indicators): a system of strategic management and performance control, and building an effective internal communications system in oil and gas production enterprises.”

  • Related areas: “Technosphere Safety and Occupational Health,” “General Course in Land Management. Forest Use. Cadastral Activities. Urban Planning Documentation.”

This year we achieved a record geographical reach, bringing together specialists from opposite corners of the planet in one learning process. During one training week, our courses simultaneously enrolled managers and specialists across a range of 16 time zones—from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russian, to Havana, Cuba.

CdoGEO successfully delivered a specialized professional development program for six specialists from Cuba’s state oil company, CUPET. Within the course "Non-Seismic Methods for Hydrocarbon Prospecting,” Cuban colleagues not only learned about advanced Russian technologies in geological exploration and oil refining, but also became familiar with the university’s modern laboratory facilities and those of partner enterprises.

In addition, specialists from Vietnam (Vietsovpetro JV), Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan successfully completed training. Visits by delegations from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (Vietnam) and Yangtze University (China) reinforced intentions to develop joint educational programs and scientific exchanges.

Collaboration with Rosneft reached a new level: more than 300 specialists from key subsidiaries completed training in nine programs.

Another major event of the year was a strategic session for Gazprom.

Every year, Surgut State University sends students to our Center for retraining; this year, students and specialists from Saint Petersburg State University also completed advanced training.

In partnership with the Mendeleev All-Russian Research Institute for Flow Measurement (VNIIR), CdoGEO conducted specialized metrology courses for oil and gas processing enterprises. Training under the program “Ensuring Measurement Uniformity” was completed by specialists from more than 15 companies, including plants and production assets of Rosneft.

The Center also successfully delivered a special, individualized metrology course for specialists of Tatneft. The program “Control and Supervision in the Field of Metrological Assurance of Measurement Uniformity” was fully adapted to the company’s current tasks, combining in-depth theory with extensive practical training.

A key feature was the off-site format: participants visited leading KFU laboratories, the All-Russian Research Institute for Flow Measurement, and the R&D and production base of INKOMSYSTEM, where they studied the development and implementation of modern measurement systems.

CdoGEO not only trains specialists, but also actively helps shape the industry agenda.

In May 2025, representatives of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies took an active part in the Russian Oil and Gas Chemical Forum in Ufa. Head of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov presented its activities, emphasizing the key role of continuing education in preparing personnel who can adapt to market demands.

An important outcome of the forum were strengthened ties with industrial partners and a meeting with IGPT alumni holding leading positions in the industry’s companies (Bashneft-Dobycha LLC, PJSC Gazprom, PJSC Transneft, etc.). This clearly confirmed the high quality of training at KFU. Participation in such a significant industry event allowed the university to enhance its presence in the professional community and outline new vectors for cooperation.

A seminar that brought together industry representatives and patent attorneys from Russia, Turkey, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia became an important platform for discussing intellectual property protection when entering Middle Eastern markets. Deputy Director of IGPT Ildus Chukmarov presented the university’s potential, noting KFU’s 35th place in the QS world ranking for petroleum engineering and its annual registration of about 200 patents. He emphasized the institute’s readiness to cooperate with legal firms to protect innovations.

In July 2025, Pavel Marinychev, CEO of ALROSA, paid a working visit to the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies. Ildus Chukmarov noted the successful experience of delivering the professional development program “ArcGIS for Desktop” for the company’s employees in Mirny.

CdoGEO contributed to the development of IGPT's scientific and international activities. With the Center’s support, the conferences Carbonate Reservoirs 2025 and Chemical EOR Methods were held, bringing together industry leaders from Russia, China, and Vietnam.

Participation by CdoGEO leadership in professional competitions (“Geophysicist Skills”) and the ROSTKI Russia-China Forum helped attract new partners such as Vietsovpetro JV and strengthen academic ties with foreign universities.

Active work by CdoGEO in negotiations secured new contracts for the institute, including orders on increasing oil recovery (IOR) for Vietsovpetro JV, and expanded KFU’s international presence in Asian countries.

On November 17, an IGPT delegation presented scientific developments and the Center’s continuing education programs in the oil and gas sphere at an international symposium in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Following the meetings, agreements were reached to expand cooperation; in particular, in May 2026, CdoGEO plans to welcome employees of Kim Chaek University of Technology.

The foundation of CdoGEO's success is its people.

We express our deep gratitude to leading external expert practitioners: Damir Gilaev, Georgy Mozgovoy, Artur Ishmiev, and Pavel Solovyov. Special appreciation goes to the faculty of IGPT: Boris Platov, Iosif Fishman, Alexander Kondakov, Eduard Ziganshin, Alexey Lobanov, Renat Zagretdinov, Aidar Zagretdinov, Ruslan Komarov, Irek Mukhamatdinov, Mikhail Varfolameev, and Vladislav Sudakov.

We also thank the Shtukenberg Geological Museum of Kazan Federal University, the History Museum, the Kazan Kremlin Museum Reserve, the Giuseppe Hotel, and the laboratories of IGPT for their cooperation.

“From the bottom of my heart, I thank the leadership of KFU, IGPT, our partners, instructors, external experts, and clients for our fruitful joint work! Special words of gratitude go to everyone who worked and continues to work as part of CdoGEO, taking part in implementing our programs. The outgoing year was not easy, but the Center stood firm and formed a solid foundation for growth in 2026, which will be an anniversary year for CdoGEO—we will turn 15!”, concludes Ildus Chukmarov.

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Сквозь вызовы — к новым горизонтам: Итоги 2025 года Центра дополнительного образования (CdoGEO) ИГиНГТ КФУ

В 2025 год CdoGEO ИГиНГТ КФУ продемонстрировал способность быстро и эффектно реагировать к меняющимся внешним условиям. Работа в нефтегазовом направлении, как и во всей экономике, потребовала от нас особой гибкости, внедрения современных подходов и сохранения безусловного внимания к качеству образовательных программ. (далее…)
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Индивидуальный подход повышения квалификаци в метролигии – CdoGEO ИГиНГТ КФУ получил высокие оценки от слушателей ПАО «Татнефть»

С 8 по 17 декабря 2025 года Центр дополнительного образования (CdoGEO) Института геологии и нефтегазовых технологий Казанского федерального университета провел специальный индивидуальный курс повышения квалификации по программе «Контроль и надзор в области метрологического обеспечения единства измерений». Обучение прошли специалисты и руководители ПАО «Татнефть». (далее…)
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Специалисты подразделений ПАО «НК «Роснефть» успешно завершают программы повышения квалификации от CdoGEO ИГиНГТ КФУ в 2025 году

Центр дополнительного образования (CdoGEO) Института геологии и нефтегазовых технологий Казанского федерального университета продолжил активную работу по подготовке высококвалифицированных кадров для топливно-энергетического комплекса России. За 2025 год программы повышения квалификации прошли более 300 специалистов ПАО «НК «Роснефть» по 9 программам. (далее…)
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05Дек

Курсы повышения квалификации реализуемые CdoGEO ИГиНГТ КФУ продолжаются

С 1 по 5 декабря 2025 года Центр дополнительного образования (CdoGEO) Института геологии и нефтегазовых технологий Казанского федерального прошло обучение повышения квалификации по 2 программам. Обучение объединило 38 специалистов и руководителей ведущих нефтегазовых компаний России. (далее…)
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01Дек

Cuban national oil company CUPET employees receive training at CdoGEO

The Non-seismic Methods for Hydrocarbon Exploration program course was held last week. For a week, six specialists not only studied but also learned about Kazan and KFU. Their program comprised lectures, including one given by Danis Nurgaliev, KFU Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences, practical classes, and visits to laboratories, museums, the Kazan Kremlin, and TNG Kazan Geophysics, one of Russia’s leading companies engaged in geological and geophysical work. “A group of highly motivated specialists in geology, exploration, production, and refining came to us from Cuba. We hope that they will actively implement the knowledge they gain in practice, so that Cuba becomes even more independent and free, and the lives of people on the island improve,” noted the Vice-Rector at the certificate award ceremony. This final event was attended by Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Work with Industrial Partners at IGPT, Head of CdoGEO, Chairman of the Tatarstan Regional Branch of the Russian Society for Friendship with Cuba (RSFC), and International Cooperation Officer Yury Nurmeev, who accompanied the Cuban delegation throughout their training. “We didn’t simply improve the qualifications of Cupet employees; we introduced them to the most modern technologies, including those developed at KFU, for improving the efficiency of hydrocarbon exploration, as well as oil production and refining. This will ensure the island nation’s energy independence. I would like to point out that the main goal of the Tatarstan branch of the RSFC is to promote the development of Cuba’s fuel and energy sector,” said Dr Chukmarov. “The Cuban delegation included representatives from an oil refinery, who spoke about production challenges. It turned out, for example, that the refinery requires good metrological support for its production processes, specifically, a good technology for metering incoming oil. Furthermore, one of the main challenges they are trying to address is reducing the sulfur content of high-viscosity crude oil. We offered our assistance to our Cuban colleagues.” The instructors who conducted the courses consulted with the participants on a wide range of issues, including production-related ones. “During our discussions, we discovered that at Cuban refineries, employees sometimes use instruments with unverified metrological characteristics and uncertified measurement methods to measure the quantity of oil and petroleum products. The use of EU regulations does not ensure the uniformity of measurements in the Republic of Cuba,” said Iosif Fishman, Head of the Department of Metrology at IGPT. “The participants carefully studied the relevantl documents of the Russian Federation, as well as the rules and methods for measuring hydrocarbons in storage and distribution tanks.” CdoGEO plans to organize a refresher course for CUPET employees on metrological support for measuring the quantity and quality of oil and petroleum products at oil refineries. During this course, they will develop methods for measuring the mass of oil and petroleum products in storage and distribution tanks and tank trucks. “During the Cuban guests’ visit to the In-Situ Combustion Laboratory and the Laboratory for Enhanced Oil Recovery, we introduced them to the developments of our scientists unconventional hydrocarbon resource development. The visitors from the friendly nation were particularly interested in the results of aquathermolysis catalyst tests at the Boca de Jaruco field in their homeland. Among the Cuban participants were specialists who continue to develop this technology using local raw materials. We also demonstrated KFU’s developments in oil desulfurization during the pre-transportation stage,” said Alexey Vakhin, Head of the In-Situ Combustion Laboratory. Alim Kemalov, Head of the Department of Oil, Gas, and Carbon Materials Technology, reported that CUPET representatives visited three of the department’s laboratories, followed by a meeting to discuss the possibility of training, as well as modeling and process design issues for Cuban refineries. “During our tour of the laboratories, we demonstrated how heavy oil residue and bitumen research is organized, as well as how polymer-bitumen materials are created for road and civil construction. We also discussed the depressant-dispirant additives we are developing for diesel fuels and octane-boosting additives for gasoline,” said Dr Kemalov. As they parted, the Cuban company representatives thanked KFU for its hospitality and individualized approach to training. “Oil refining was not included in our advanced training course. However, at our request, the Center for Advanced Training organized a visit to the laboratories of the university’s Department of Oil, Gas, and Carbon Materials Technology, where we learned about the most advanced oil refining technologies developed by KFU scientists,” said Carlos Enrique Diaz Bernal, Deputy Director of the Cabaiguán Oil Refinery. Nicolás Alfonso Rodríguez, who studied in Russia for five years, interpreted the lectures for his colleagues. “I graduated from the Ufa Petroleum Institute in 1990 and have been working as a driller for CUPET ever since,” he said. “Everything they told us here about non-seismic methods was very interesting. I think we should use them more, especially since they’re inexpensive.” According to him, all the KFU laboratories they visited were well-equipped, and their research is conducted at the highest international level. “At KFU, we were able to find answers to all the questions we were interested in,” shared geologist Victor Antonio Moya Padilla. “We had previously used non-seismic methods only in field development, but at Kazan University, we were explained how they can be used for prospecting and exploration. Now our task is to inform our company’s management of the potential of these methods.” It’s worth noting that 287 Cuban nationals have completed retraining and advanced training at the CdoGEO from 2018 to 2025. The courses have been offered in person in both Havana and Kazan.
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01Дек

В КФУ повысили квалификацию сотрудники нефтяной компании Кубы

В Центре дополнительного образования, менеджмента качества и маркетинга CdoGEO Института геологии и нефтегазовых технологий Казанского федерального университета прошли повышение квалификации по программе «Несейсмические методы поиска месторождений углеводородов» сотрудники крупнейшей нефтяной компании Кубы Cupet. (далее…)
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