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19Ноя

CdoGEO training oil and gas production operators

Since November 5, CdoGeo has launched training in the working profession of Oil and Gas Production Operator, 3rd Class. The program is designed for 3rd-year bachelor’s students who are members of the Tatarstan regional branch of the Russian Student Squads. The training is financed by a grant received by CdoGEO this year from the Russian Government. The training is held in parallel with the main curriculum, and the schedule is drawn up taking into account the students’ training profile. The main goal of the program is to provide students with practical skills in technological support and maintenance of machinery and equipment used in the process of hydrocarbon extraction. Over the course of two months, students will master the basics of the technological process of oil and gas production, conduct practical classes in specially equipped classrooms and laboratories. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate that will allow them to undergo internship in oil and gas production companies and get a paid job. This will also increase their chances of employment after graduation.
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19Ноя

New batch of 31 students receive short course certificates at CdoGEO

From November 11 to November 15, CdoGEO held advanced training programs "Control over Field Development Using Field Geophysics Methods", "Modern Methods of Using Laser Scanners in Engineering and Geodetic Surveys", and "Metrological Expertise of Technical Documentation". The course participants included employees of Lukoil-Zapadnaya Sibir LLC, TNNC, Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft LLC, ARCTICGAS JSC, TNG-AlGIS, Achimgas LLC, and individual clients. 31 professionals successfully completed the advanced training courses. The training was conducted in a mixed format: most of the students were present in person, and a few trained online. “We are pleased that our advanced training courses are gaining momentum, expanding cooperation with our long-standing partners by attracting new companies, such as Arcticgas and Achimgas,” commented CdoGEO Director Ildus Chukmarov.
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07Ноя

CdoGEO expanding cooperation with Rosneft-Yuganskneftegaz

On November 1, employees of RN-Yuganskneftegaz LLC (Rosneft) paid a one-day visit to IGPT. The delegation consisted of Nikolay Nesterov, Head of the Youth Policy Department, Ildar Ulbaev, Deputy Chief Engineer for Onshore Infrastructure, Renata Giyazova, Senior Specialist of the Field Development Department (and KFU alumna). This time the guests came to familiarize themselves with the research laboratories, in particular, with the Laboratory of Petrophysics and Physics of Oil Reservoir, and to invite students for internships and employment in the company. The visitors met with Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of IGPT for Marketing, Director of the Center for Advanced Training (CdoGEO). Also present was Andrey Teryokhin, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of expansion, internships and employment of IGPT graduates, as well as the continuation of additional professional education programs and the creation of digital educational resources. Employees of RN-Yuganskneftegaz LLC held a meeting with students on the issues of pre-graduation internship and employment. Nikolay Nesterov told about the history of the company and the conditions of internship and work in the company. “Graduates of IGPT successfully work in the company, grow professionally and occupy leading positions. This means that RN-Yuganskneftegaz LLC and KFU are interested in expanding areas of cooperation. The main purpose of our visit to Kazan is recruiting activities to select the best graduates of the university,” said Nikolay Nesterov. “We came with former students of IGPT, with our young specialists who told their employment stories. It was nice to hear a lot of questions from students – it shows their interest. And we are ready to expand the spheres of our cooperation with KFU.” “We are glad to welcome our friends from RN-Yuganskneftegaz LLC again. We continue fruitful cooperation in all areas, including higher education, additional professional education, and production contracts. With the support of Rosneft, the new Laboratory of Petrophysics and Petroleum Reservoir Physics was created, and the corridors of IGPT were branded by Rosneft. CdoGEO is actively working with Rosneft and, in particular, RN-Yuganskneftegaz. As of now, more than 2000 managers and specialists of Rosneft have undergone training, advanced training and retraining, and there are plans to expand the implementation of programs in 2025,“ commented Ildus Chukmarov.
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06Ноя

Institute employee featured at China Education Expo in Guangzhou and Beijing

International Cooperation Officer Yury Nurmeev was among those on a visit to the People’s Republic of China from 25 October till 4 November. They represented the university at various exhibitions and presentations, as well as visited local schools and universities. A traveling educational exhibition of Russian universities was opened in Shandong Province. KFU was presented there by Inga Nazarova, Head of the International Admissions. The exhibition was located in the national SCO Pearl center. Later, members of the delegation of Russian universities presented their activities at the private educational school Tianli in Shandong. They also got acquainted with the internal organization of the school, educational grounds, accommodation and catering facilities for students. The series of presentations preceded the China Education Expo, a large-scale international education exhibition. Olga Vershinina, Director of the International Office, and Yury Nurmeev, International Cooperation Officer of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies, took part in the exhibition in Guangzhou on 26 October. Along with representatives of other universities in Europe, Asia and Australia, they told about the programs and rules of admission to KFU. “We held a meeting with the educational company Five Idea Chinese. They told us about the company’s work and demonstrated the educational process, as well as told us about what educational programs in online and offline formats the company offers,” said Yury Nurmeev. The visit of Kazan University representatives to Guangzhou continued with a tour the Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology. The guests went to the campuses in Baiyun and Huizhou and the experimental schools of the institute in Zengcheng. During the visit, KFU employees were accompanied by Liang Xuehong, Dean of the School of International Education at GZIST. The delegation also went to Guangzhou College of Technology and Business in Sanshui, Foshan. The Kazanites discussed an upcoming signing of a preparatory course agreement at ROSTKI Russia-China Forum in Kazan on 13-15 November. In Hangzhou, Vice-Rector Timirkhan Alishev spoke with Vice-President of Zhejiang University Zhou Jianghong; the sides discussed an upcoming handover of 232 albums of Chinese paintings to KFU. In Chengdu, a meeting was held with Vice-President of the University of Electronic Science and Technology Luo Guangchun. A preparatory school of Russian language will be opened here. Dean of KFU’s Preparatory School Airat Mukhametov and Vice-Dean Rauf Sabirov visited Huan’e School of Shandong and Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Both organizations host preparatory courses of Russian language. On 1 and 2 November, Inga Nazarova, Yury Nurmeev and Olga Vershinina represented KFU at China Education Expo in Beijing.
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06Ноя

Kazan Golovkinsky Stratigraphic Meeting held at Institute

The conference was opened by Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev. He emphasized that this year’s conference is marked by an important date: November 17 is the 190th anniversary of the birth of Nikolay Golovkinsky. The meeting took up 28 to 30 October. “Golovkinsky is the Einstein of geology, and these are not just fancy words,” noted Nurgaliev. “He for the first time presented an understanding of the structure of geologic space and time, establishing that they are related to each other, and not always the time axis is orthogonal to space. Thus, the scientist showed on real examples: the sliding of facies in time and space leads to the fact that the same geological body, for example, a sandstone bed, in its different parts will have a different age. It took geologists dozens of years to understand and confirm his discovery, and 100 years later scientists created sequence stratigraphy, a technology based on Golovkinsky’s law. He is one of the founders of the Kazan geological school, an outstanding scientist, the discoverer of the fundamental law of geology. This is exactly the case when it is impossible to allow the name of our compatriot who made an outstanding discovery to be forgotten.” The Institute staff made a movie about the life and discoveries of Golovkinsky, which was shown to the participants of the conference. After that, the speakers continued to deliver their papers. “Every year the conference attracts the attention of both Russian and foreign scientists, as it is a convenient platform for the exchange of experience, research and new materials on a wide range of issues: geology, geochronology, ancient climate, oil production,” said Vladimir Silantyev, Acting Director of the Institute. “For many people, participation in the conference is a great opportunity to find new partners and customers. This year the conference is combined with the All-Russian Conference on the Upper Paleozoic of Russia, traditionally organized by the Commissions on Devonian, Carboniferous and Permian of the Interdepartmental Stratigraphic Committee of Russia.” “At the opening of the courses at the Center for Advanced Training, we always tell the trainees about the outstanding scientists of Kazan University, in particular the Kazan School of Geology. It is important to emphasize that the students who study on the programs Seismofacial Analysis, Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate Complexes, Sequence Stratigraphy of Terrigenous Complexes, study seismofacial analysis in the walls of IGPT, where Golovkinsky, who discovered the law of facies correlation, worked. Continuing the glorious traditions of Kazan University, today KFU scientists remain the forefront in geology,” said Ildus Chukmarov, Director of CdoGEO.
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22Окт

Employees of multiple oil companies receive short training at CdoGEO

From October 14 to 15, the Center for Advanced Training (CdoGEO) hosted advanced training programs Oil and gas field Development, General course on land management, Forest management, Cadastral management, Urban planning documentation, and Practical application of neural networks in geology. The course participants were employees of Rosneft, Irkutsk Oil Company, Tatneft, Surgutneft, Energy Research LLC, and ARCTICGAZ. The course participants expressed their satisfaction with the results. “The training was excellent, I liked everything, the teachers are very competent, keep up with current developments, know the legislation. Thanks to the course it was possible to make up for the knowledge and get answers to all the questions,” said Alexander Simanovich, Head of Surveying of TaimyrBurService. “We continue to successfully implement the courses with Rosneft,” said Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of IGPT for Marketing, Director of CdoGEO. "According to the results of satisfaction questionnaires, today the average score is 5.8 out of 6. I express my gratitude to all teachers and experts taking an active part in the project!”
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18Окт

Institute representatives join 1st Congress of the Association of Geologists, Geophysicists and Engineers

The event was part of the Russian Energy Industry Conference in Moscow on 15 October. The Institute was represented by Danis Nurgaliev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences, Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of IGPT for Marketing and Director of CdoGEO (Center for Advanced Training), and Vladislav Sudakov, Deputy Director of Gazpromneft-KFU Center for Marketing. Danis Nurgaliev told about the cooperation between the Association and Kazan Federal University, opportunities and realized projects. He familiarized the participants with the main priorities of KFU and IGPT. The Vice-Rector paid special attention to the Institute’s cooperation with companies – Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, Tatneft, and others. “The Association should become a platform where universities, students, companies, employers can interact, get useful information, share experience, organize conferences, and grow,” notes Dr Nurgaliev. “An information hub should be created as part of AGGI, where students will be able to familiarize themselves with industry trends, learn about conferences, companies, vacancies, get access to publications. AGGI should facilitate the implementation of educational initiatives – organizing courses of famous scientists, conducting student internships, contributing to the development of university teachers. In addition, I propose to study the experience of the world associations of geologists in order to introduce the best practices and make the interaction more fruitful.” Much work will be done in additional professional education. “During the conference we talked to representatives of companies – customers of CdoGEO – Gazprom Neft, LUKOIL, Irkutsk Oil Company, Tatneft,” says Ildus Chukmarov. “With Vladimir Vorobyov and coordinator Anastasia Turovtseva we discussed expanding cooperation in several areas. First, creating and conducting webinars with the participation of teachers and experts. Recording of lectures in the Incubator of Distance Education Projects and publication on the Rutube-channel of CdoGEO. Secondly, implementation of CdoGEO courses at AGGI events. Thirdly, opening a student chapter of AGGI at KFU. Fourth, preparation of field workshops on our Geologist steamship for AGGI members. We have experience in all areas, so we are ready to implement it in the interests of AGGI.” On October 15, a foresight session dedicated to the current progress and plans of the Association on new scientific topics, conferences and seminars, training courses, programs, lectures, webinars, and presentation of a new industry scientific journal were held as part of the conference.
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05Сен

Institute hosts welcome ceremony for freshmen

On 2 September, the Institute leadership spoke with new students via video link – face-to-face teaching has been postponed until 1 November due to preparations for the 2024 BRICS Summit. Vice-Rector Danis Nurgaliev took the floor to address the young people. “Dear friends, I congratulate you, as you have become students of Kazan Federal University – one of the best and oldest universities in the country – this year it will be 220 years old,” said he. “You have chosen an excellent profession, with which many of you will connect your life path. Certainly, science is rapidly developing, new technologies appear, therefore it is necessary to study all your life. The first two months you will study remotely, but in November we will meet you, you will see your teachers, visit laboratories and get acquainted with young scientists. I wish you all interesting discoveries and success in your studies!” Institute Director Vladimir Silantyev gave the freshmen two important pieces of advice, “First, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. They help to overcome difficulties and move forward. At the university we treat students’ mistakes with understanding and try to help everyone. Secondly, I recommend to communicate more with teachers, supervisors and senior students, because real success comes through communication skills.” Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Mikhail Varfolomeev advised to use all the opportunities that the university provides, “Today you have officially become students of Kazan Federal University. Four very interesting years are ahead of you. For example, in the oil and gas studies, we try to involve students in research and project activities. Thanks to this, young people gain tremendous experience and knowledge, becoming more prepared for their first career steps. I wish you to use all the opportunities that the university provides: participate in scientific conferences, prepare concerts, sports competitions, live a rich student life!” Director of the Center for Advanced Training Ildus Chukmarov noted that there are many opportunities for supplementary education for students. “Friends, 40 years ago I, like you, entered the Geological Faculty. Professions of a geologist, geophysicist, or oiler are in demand and highly paid. And our students have a special advantage over students of other universities, as here you can get a related additional profession. CdoGEO trains 1,500 students a year in various fields: geology, oil and gas business, geophysics, geodesy, surveying, metrology, economics. Don’t worry if you didn’t manage to enter a certain major. At CdoGEO you can get a diploma of oil or geologist, metrologist, surveyor, or geodesist. Moreover, we offer an interpreter course in geology and oil and gas. Knowledge of English helps students to enter English-speaking master’s programs and to pass interviews in Russian and international companies. Also, CdoGEO has a training program for a rig operator, Oil and Gas Production Operator 3rd Grade, with the help of which you can earn money during your internship.” After the opening remarks, Andrei Teryokhin, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, and Natalya Khorkova, Deputy Director for Student Affairs, answered the most popular questions.
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02Сен

Institute shows new developments and holds meetings at TatOilExpo 2024

Among the many events was the agreement signing with Yugra State University. The Forum is an effective platform for exchange of ideas, discussion of key industry issues by Russian and foreign specialists and the scientific community of the oil and gas industry, demonstration of the latest developments and technologies, and a meeting place for the scientific, industrial and business communities. Kazan Federal University traditionally takes part in the forum. For the fourth year in a row it organizes a stand at TatOilExpo under the auspices of the Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons. This year, as part of the forum, KFU organized a roundtable Solving the problems of the oil and gas industry within the framework of a world-class scientific center. “In the report we presented technologies relevant for the oil and gas production industry, which are aimed at reducing the costs of prospecting and exploration of new fields, reducing the environmental burden and economic costs of their development, increasing oil production, as well as the digital transformation of the industry. These technologies have been developed by the Center's scientists,” emphasized Danis Nurgaliev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences. One part of KFU's stand was dedicated to water projects. “Water is a unique substance. It is the basis of all living things, a valuable resource, and also a research tool,” said Junior Research Associate Ilyas Bashirov. "We consider water from the point of view of human health, a source of valuable mineral resources, scientific works, achievements, and future plans to use water in various branches of life." “The zone of specialized chemistry for oil and gas industry presents unique samples of surfactants, polymers, gels and binary systems, and other specialized reagents developed by specialists of Kazan Federal University on the basis of domestic raw materials for a wide range of reservoir conditions of Russian fields. These innovative products are relevant in the context of modern chemical methods of enhanced oil recovery, as they allow to significantly increase the efficiency of oil production and reduce operating costs. The use of domestic raw materials ensures high quality of products and their availability for oil producing companies. Also, KFU plans to create and develop a center for engineering development on low-tonnage chemistry and increasing technological maturity of new products of Kazan Federal University on the basis of its own projected production site," said Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Mikhail Varfolomeev. Another zone was devoted to carbonate deposits, which are a strategically important development site in the Republic of Tatarstan, accounting for 52% of all oil deposits in the region, and their potential has not yet been exhausted. Kazan Federal University has a number of unique technologies and techniques for studying carbonate reservoirs, including innovative enhanced oil recovery methods. The university's fundamental knowledge of basin modeling and reconstruction of sedimentation conditions, as well as our close cooperation with oil companies in the region, allow us to successfully develop carbonate reservoirs. “The unique geological conditions of Tatarstan create favorable prerequisites for successful development of carbonate reservoirs, which will contribute to strengthening the region's position as a leading center of the oil industry in Russia and beyond," noted Deputy Director of IGPT for Innovation Vladislav Sudakov. The Center for Advanced Training (CdoGEO) also joined the exhibition. Director of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov noted, “During the event we met with our long-standing partners and alumni, including representatives of Tatneft, TNG-Group, Belorusneft. It was a pleasure to communicate with Nikolai Kuzmichyov, Director of Neft 21 Vek LLC, with whom we realized courses for managers and specialists of CUPET (Cuba). With representatives of the China University of Petroleum we discussed the expansion of cooperation in education. We also had a meeting with representatives of the Venezuelan oil and gas company PDVSA, during which we discussed the content of the memorandum and the implementation of advanced education courses for PDVSA employees. In addition, during the forum the awarding of laureates for scientific achievements in various nominations took place. Alexei Vakhin, Head of the In-Situ Combustion Lab, was awarded with the 2nd degree diploma for the development of a new thermobarochemical technology for the development of hard-to-recover fields. And the 2nd degree diploma was awarded to Alexander Bolotov, Associate Professor of the Department of Petroleum Engineering, for the development of a kinetic inhibitor of hydrate formation."
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22Авг

Center for Advanced Training sets record in weekly enrolment

On 19 August, CdoGEO started training on professional development programs and a full-time session on a professional retraining program: Industrial safety requirements in the field of mine surveying Studies of carbonate reservoirs: sedimentology and secondary alteration Sedimentology of carbonate reservoir Basic types of core analysis Estimation and recalculation of oil and gas reserves Geology and Geochemistry of Oil and Gas. Among the students are employees of Rosneft, Aloil, Tatneft, Arctic Research Center, Surgutneftegaz, IGRGI, DUIM, Erendai Group Ural, LUKOIL-MCPB, Talakanneft, and Sheshmaoil. On August 20 at 5.00 a.m. the program Metrological Support of Hydrocarbon Feedstock Quantity Measurements at Oil and Gas Production and Refining Enterprises was opened. It is provided specifically to Irkutsk Oil Company. “This week CdoGEO has 159 trainees undergoing training in seven programs. Classes are held in different formats: in-person, distance learning technologies, full-time and part-time, including via video-conferencing and digital educational resources (DER)," says Director of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov. "Our Center has experience in conducting courses in different time zones and the difference of 5 or even 14 hours does not prevent us from working in the face-to-face format. CdoGEO works 24/7/365 thanks to the use of digital technologies. At the moment the Center has implemented its information software solution, CdoGEO Course Builder. With the support of the Department of Informatization and Communication we have developed an information system for managing requests for training and interaction of individual customers with various electronic document management systems of the automated management of KFU." The implementation of digitization helped the Center to fully automate its work with individual clients. At the moment we are working on creating of a digital system for interaction with corporate clients. In addition, we are working on improving the process of creating and using digital educational resources. CdoGEO's experience in implementing digital technologies in the provision of continuing education programs can be successfully scaled to the entire university."
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