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31Дек

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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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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Record-breaking geographical scope for CdoGEO sees students from Cuba and Russia acquiring new expertise

From November 24 to 28, 2025, the Center for Advanced Training (CdoGEO) of held training sessions across several programs. 77 specialists and executives from key Rosneft enterprises and other major Russian fuel and energy companies arrived at KFU. "It's gratifying to note that this week we broke the record for simultaneously training students from regions with different time zones. Currently, this number covers 16 time zones, from Havana to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, with participants in this week's courses representing virtually every time zone in Russia," shared Ildus Chukmarov. The CdoGEO advanced training week was intensive and covered six areas crucial to the modern oil and gas industry: "Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry as a Primary Tool for Geochemical Research" "Modern Geodetic Technologies in Surveying and Construction" "Class I-III Leveling" "Drilling and Completing Horizontal Wells" "Ensuring Measurement Uniformity. Organizing Metrology Support in Oil Product Supply" "Non-Seismic Methods for Hydrocarbon Deposit Exploration" The geography and list of participating companies were impressive. Representatives from the following companies attended: Cuban National Company CUPET, Otradnensky Gas Processing Plant, Irkutsknefteprodukt, Samaranefteprodukt, RN-Moscow, RN-Rostovnefteprodukt, Ryazannefteprodukt, RN-Northwest, Tulanefteprodukt, Sheremetyevo Fueling Company, Rosneft-Stavropol, Rosneft-Altainefteprodukt, RN-Marine Terminal Arkhangelsk, RN-Yaroslavl, Kaluganefteprodukt, ROSPAN INTERNATIONAL, Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf, Orenburgneft, RN-Vankor, RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Kharampurneftegaz, Kynsko-Chaselskoye Neftegaz, Verkhnechonskneftegaz, Tyumenneftegaz, TomskNIPI, Samotlorneftegaz, RN-Bureniye, and GAZPROM PROEKTIROVANIE. Ildus Chukmarov commented on the results of the week, "Conducting intensive professional development programs is not just an educational service; it is a strategic goal of CdoGEO. Our courses, developed by leading KFU professors, experts, and partners of our Center, allow us to provide students with the most relevant knowledge and practical skills in a short time. Thanks to this, our students return again and again to new continuing education programs." Upon completion of the training, all students received certificates of advanced training in the established format from Kazan Federal University.
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28Окт

63 professionals from Rosneft and its subsidiaries completed training at CdoGEO last week

The programs were: Industrial Safety Requirements in Surveying for Mining Operations; Development of Oil and Gas Fields. General Course on Land Management. Forest Management. Cadastral Activities. Urban Development Documentation; Modern Methods of Geophysical Well Logging. "We are glad to congratulate our students with successfully completing the studies and receiving advanced training certificates from KFU. We thank all teachers and experts who took part in the programs. We have been expanding our cooperation with Rosneft during the recent three years," noted Head of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov. Here are some of the feedback notes from the latest group of students: "The studies really give the skills necessary for work. The teachers share contemporary expertise. All theoretical knowledge is fed by real-life examples"; "I want to thank the teachers for the deepest attention to the material. Every topic was thoroughly elaborated, and we received detailed answers to all our questions. A separate thanks to the organizers for the sightseeing program and the opportunity to know more about the beautiful city of Kazan"; "Thank you very much for the wonderful atmosphere during the course and the excellent mood in every class. I liked the studies very much. Will be waiting eagerly for the next time!"
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KFU Student Chapter of the Association of Geologists, Geophysicists and Engineers commended as best during the 2nd AGGE Congress

The Congress was held as part of the Russian Industry Energy Conference in Moscow. The event was attended by Danis Nurgaliev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences; Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies; Vladislav Sudakov, Deputy Director for Marketing at the Gazpromneft-KFU Scientific and Educational Center; and Anastasia Yusupova, Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Paleoclimatology, Paleoecology and Paleomagnetism and Curator of the Student Chapter of the Association of Geologists, Geophysicists and Engineers at Kazan Federal University. The Congress summarized the results of AGGE’s activities in 2025 and outlined plans for the next year. A development strategy for the non-profit organization, founded in 2024 to unite and support specialists in Earth sciences, was also discussed. In his report, “Training and Educational Activities within AGGI”, Dr Nurgaliev discussed the importance of attracting students to the Association and the need for its rapid growth, “One of the Association’s missions is educational. It is essential that it organize numerous lectures by leading experts and webinars that are integrated into the basic education systems of specialized universities. At the same time, it is crucial that AGGE students (membership is free for them) gain access to information they can use to write their term papers and theses. In the next three to five years, the Association’s membership should reach 5,000-10,000, at which point it will play a significant role in training qualified specialists and disseminating new technologies in Russia.” During his speech, the Vice-Rector presented a strategy for training engineers and developing personnel for oil and gas companies at CdoGEO – Center for Advanced Training. Following the event, Head of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov, stated the following, “A new concept for training engineering personnel was proposed. It is based on a marketing management system and a strategy for improving the quality and management of educational processes. The project we plan to implement within this concept is called Geosynergy. It unites the company’s internal personnel development and assessment system with an external educational space. This unified educational space can be formed using the combined integrated GEO-KITs simulator, which enables training within interdisciplinary teams. In our view, the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies can become a unifying and coordinating center for implementing our proposed concept for working with industrial partners and educational institutions.” Anastasia Yusupova, candidate for chair of the association’s youth section, reported on the work of the KFU AGGE Student Chapter and outlined her vision for the Association’s future. “I believe that the youth section should organize more events for students, scientific conferences, competitions, and webinars, actively promote fundamental and applied research in Earth sciences, and assist students with internships and employment. We also need to strengthen inter-university cooperation,” she shared. The Congress concluded with an award ceremony. Based on the results of 2025, the KFU AGGE Student Chapter was named the best. The winner’s trophy arrived in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. In addition, three university representatives were recognized in the Personal Contribution to the Development of the Youth Branch of AGGE category: Anastasia Yusupova; Enzhe Shakirova, Head of KFU AGGE Student Chapter, and Kamilla Sattarova.
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CdoGEO and Rosneft – three years of successful cooperation

The latest launched programs focus on four relevant programs developed for specialists in the fuel and energy sector. "We are pleased to note that by the end of the year, we have a significant amount of work ahead to improve the qualifications of managers and specialists from 78 Rosneft divisions across nine programs. We plan to train over 300 managers and specialists. Over the past three years, we have been actively developing our partnership with Rosneft. Currently, the company our primary client," noted Head of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov. Training is offered in a hybrid format, in-person and via videoconferencing. This ensures maximum flexibility and accessibility for students from different regions. The programs underway are: Industrial Safety Requirements in Mine Surveying for Mining Operations; Development of Oil and Gas Fields. General Course on Land Management. Forest Management. Cadastral Activities. Urban Development Documentation; Modern Methods of Geophysical Well Logging. A parallel in-person professional training session, Mine Surveying, is taking place, where specialists gain fundamental knowledge and practical skills for working in this important field. The participants include specialists from Rosneft subsidiaries, as well as a number of other oil and gas companies. This underscores the high level of trust in CdoGEO's work. "We continue our active work to improve the qualifications of specialists from Rosneft's mine surveying and land management services at KFU's Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies. The courses cover in detail the fundamentals of legislation in the areas of subsoil use, industrial safety, and land management. Practical cases and their most effective solutions are discussed. It is worth noting that the specialists are highly trained and actively participated in solving these cases. As a specialist, I also learned useful tips from interacting with specialists from Rosneft. I would like to express my gratitude to CdoGEO for organizing such events; they allow us to jointly discuss and find solutions to problems. We look forward to continued fruitful collaboration," said Damir Gilaev, Head of the Topographic, Geodetic, and Mine Surveying Department at Tatneft. CdoGEO continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading platform for training and professional development, addressing the most pertinent challenges of the oil and gas industry.
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22Окт

From neural networks to facies analysis: new courses completed at CdoGEO

From October 13th to 17th, the Center for Advanced Training held two specialized advanced training programs: Practical Application of Neural Networks in Geology and Geochemical Analysis of Samples. The training brought together specialists striving to stay at the forefront of technological trends in the oil and gas industry. The Geochemical Analysis of Samples program was entirely based on practical work in modern laboratories at the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies. The classes were led by Bulat Gareev, Director of the GeoLab Research Center. "The warm welcome from Ildus Chukmarov, Head of the Center for Advanced Training, the friendliness of our colleagues from the Isotope and Elemental Analysis Laboratory, and their willingness to share experiences and collaborate throughout the training created a favorable atmosphere for productive work," commented Liliya Pozolotina, Lead Engineer at the Analytical Center of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences). "This was the first time we've conducted such training, and I was especially excited to share this knowledge with my colleagues. Seeing their eyes light up as they independently conduct complex analyses and gain a deeper understanding of the processes. The practice-oriented format has proven itself to be a success," said Bulat Gareev. "Implementing advanced training programs in the form of individual internships involving rock and fluid sample analysis has increased interest among our industrial partners," added Ildus Chukmarov. The course Practical Application of Neural Networks in Geology was delivered in a hybrid format: some participants studied in person in the classroom, while others connected online via videoconferencing, allowing specialists from different regions to participate. The course was taught by experienced practitioners, including Dmitry Davydov and Radik Akhmetov, experts in digital technologies and artificial intelligence in geology. "The combination of theoretical and practical lessons was optimally balanced. Given the limited time available, the approach and content of the program allowed for the most effective learning. I express my sincere gratitude to the Center for Advanced Training and its faculty," commented Ambartsum Dashyan from SamaraNIPIneft LLC. Yekaterina Zhernovkova, a representative of Gazprom International Limited, is a clear confirmation of the high quality of the CdoGEO's programs. This was her fourth time studying here. "Every time I return to your center, I discover something new, and this course was no exception—it was incredibly interesting and useful for my practice. Of all the programs I've completed here, this one was one of the most challenging: the abundance of calculations and formulas was a surprise to me. However, it helped me understand the mechanisms of processes that had previously remained behind the scenes," she shared. "I'd especially like to highlight the excellent balance of theory and practice, as well as the exceptional professionalism of instructor Boris Platov. Your Center has long been a place I want to study, largely due to the strong faculty and always welcoming atmosphere. One of the courses I took, Seismic Facies Analysis, remains one of my favorites, and I've already recommended the current program to my colleagues," continued Yekaterina. "Such loyalty and repeated returns to our Center is the most objective assessment of our work. We are grateful to Yekaterina and all our students for their trust, and we strive to continually develop our educational products to meet the most sophisticated needs of enterprises," concluded Ildus Chukmarov.
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Cooperation agreement signed by Gazprom and the Republic of Tatarstan at the 14th Saint Petersburg International Gas Forum

The document was signed by Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, and Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Board of PJSC Gazprom. The company will expand its cooperation with scientific, educational, and industrial organizations in Tatarstan. Joint projects and programs are planned in research and education, as well as the development and implementation of advanced technologies developed with the participation of scientific and industrial organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan. “Within the framework of this document, Kazan Federal University will expand its cooperation with Gazprom and its subsidiaries,” said Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, who was present at the signing. “Kazan Federal University is currently conducting research in the exploration of gas fields in Eastern Siberia, developing geochemical research technologies to monitor the development of oil and gas fields and assess the oil and gas potential of fields under development and new territories.” The Vice-Rector also noted that Kazan University plans to improve the qualifications of Gazprom employees at the CdoGEO Center for Advanced Training in areas related to metrology, geophysical exploration, and natural gas production. The signing took place following the plenary session Gas Market 2025–2035: New Shapes in the Context of Transformation, which was also attended by KFU representatives. The session discussed development trends in the global natural gas market, as well as prospects for international cooperation in the changing economic and geopolitical environment. Speakers at the key forum event included: Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov, Alexey Miller, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Viktor Karankevich, Federal Minister of Oil, Gas, and Water Resources of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ali Pervez Malik, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey Alparslan Bayraktar, and Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova. Talking about the gas market, the speakers touched on a plethora of other topics – from economic sustainability to education and upbringing. Sergey Tsivilyov, in particular, noted that training for the energy industry begins in schools and continues in universities and colleges. “The program begins in school, with engineering classes, where the foundation for future professionals is laid,” he explained. One of the factors driving the rapid development of the gas sector today is artificial intelligence. However, with the development of AI, the demand for energy resources will increase, Mr Miller stated. He also assured that Russians need not worry – there will be no problems with hydrocarbons in our country – “the future will be bright and warm.” “The Russian Arctic contains 87 trillion cubic meters of gas – and that’s just in our territory. For us, there is no problem of a shortage of traditional fossil fuel energy sources,” stated the head of the gas powerhouse. On the second day of the forum, Vladislav Sudakov, Deputy Director for Marketing at the Gazpromneft-KFU Scientific and Educational Center, held a meeting with representatives of Gazprom Neft to outline avenues for collaboration with the company on projects under the Priority 2030 program. The forum also included business meetings between Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships of IGPT, and representatives of Gazprom, the Russian Gas Society, and Arthur Nwabufo, CEO of ARTANA TECH (Nigeria). “During our conversation with Mr Nwabufo, we discussed a possible visit by the Nigerian Ambassador to KFU to establish cooperation in scientific and educational areas. Nigeria has significant oil reserves and numerous oil and gas companies with which we would like to collaborate, both in terms of training and scientific research. Furthermore, we plan to enhance the skills of workers in the country’s oil and gas industry,” said Dr Chukmarov. “I would like to highlight the meeting attended by Nikolay Isakov, Vice President and Executive Director of the Russian Gas Society; Alik Vildanov, Deputy Head of the Society’s Center for Project Activities and Technologies; and two Gazprom representatives — Alexander Shagov, Head of the HR Department; and Andrey Frolkov, Deputy Head of the Department. We discussed the development of our cooperation. I would like to emphasize that our CdoGEO has been providing advanced training to Gazprom employees for several years now.”
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Cooperation agreement signed with Russian Gas Society at 14th Saint Petersburg International Gas Forum

The large-scale meeting takes up October 7th to 10th. The program includes more than 110 events, including conferences, roundtables, panel discussions, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions. It brings together 34,000 participants from 54 countries, including leading experts in the gas industry and related fields, representatives of federal and regional government agencies, and universities. On the first day of the forum, a roundtable discussion, Geological and Geophysical Methods as a Tool for Solving Complex Problems at Different Stages of Field Life: Import Substitution and Personnel, was held. The discussion was moderated by Vladislav Sudakov, Deputy Director for Marketing at the Gazpromneft-KFU Center, and Azat Lutfullin, Deputy Head of the Field Development Department at Tatneft-Dobycha. Speakers included Danis Nurgaliev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences, and Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies. The event discussed the application of various geological and geophysical methods at various stages of prospecting, exploration, and field development. Issues related to import substitution for geological exploration software and personnel training and retraining were also highlighted. “The roundtable, organized by the Association of Geologists, Geophysicists, and Engineers, addressed current issues in geological exploration,” noted Dr Nurgaliev. “Russia is a vast territory. The methods currently used to prospect for and explore oil and gas deposits are very expensive and time-consuming. However, more modern methods exist. My presentation focused on robotic technologies developed at Kazan Federal University that use artificial intelligence algorithms for data processing.” Ildus Chukmarov’s report was titled A Model for Training Modern Engineers and the Integration of an In-House System for Assessing and Developing Personnel at Oil and Gas Companies and Universities. In the afternoon, on the sidelines of the forum, a cooperation agreement was signed between Kazan Federal University and the Russian Gas Society. The document was signed by Danis Nurgaliev and Nikolay Isakov, Vice President and Executive Director of the Russian Gas Society. The agreement provides for long-term cooperation in research and education, with the goal of training qualified specialists for the oil and gas industry. It also outlines an interest in advanced training and professional retraining for managers and employees of gas companies. “The agreement allows us to enter international educational markets. We will be able to share the technologies developed at KFU with students in various educational programs,” commented the Vice-Rector. Throughout the day, KFU scientists held a number of business meetings. One of the participants was the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the Russian Federation Sidati Cheikh Ould Ahmed Aicha. “Mauritania produces little oil, but the country has gold and uranium. The Ambassador proposed cooperation with KFU in geological exploration. He also stated that the country’s leadership is very interested in conducting environmental research and staff training. We agreed that representatives from Mauritania should soon visit the University. They plan to send their undergraduate and graduate students for training,” said Dr Nurgaliev. The tagline of this year’s forum is Gas Market 2025–2035: New Shapes in a Transforming Environment. It is to be discussed at the plenary session on October 9th.
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Gazprom Neft’s strategic session hosted at Institute

For four days, from September 9 to 12, the attention of the event participants was focused on the problems of processing bottomhole zones and enhancing oil recovery. “The strategic session was jointly held by the Center for Advanced Training and the research division of Gazprom Neft. The key issues were related to the organization of work, the current state and prospects for the development of technologies for processing the bottomhole zone of wells, as well as related to the implementation of work to limit water inflow. For the first time, inflow profile alignment technologies were highlighted on the scale of a separate topic,” said Ildar Mannanov, one of the lecturers at the session, Associate Professor of the Department of Petroleum Engineering. Along with KFU teachers, lectures were given by representatives of the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and the Tatarstan Research and Project Institute of Oil (TatNIPIneft). Specialists from leading oilfield service companies shared their practical experience during the discussions. “The intensive course was organized to improve the skills of Gazprom Neft employees, set research objectives, discuss the company’s pressing problems and jointly search for solutions,” added Dr Mannanov. The results of the session were summed up by Yan Dolgikh, Project Manager for the Bottomhole Treatment and Enhanced Oil Recovery Projects at Gazprom Neft’s research division. “The event, which was not only educational but also communicative in nature, was attended by employees of several subsidiaries, including the company’s research division, focused on solving problems aimed at increasing oil production volumes and well potential,” he said. “KFU is one of the best universities in the country. During various events, the session participants discussed with scientists and representatives of our division the nuances of the problems arising in subsidiaries. I think we managed to unite, introduce representatives of different structural divisions of the company, and they will exchange experience in solving production problems with each other.” Yan Dolgikh expressed hope that such strategic sessions will become annual. “This session revealed the needs of employees of our subsidiaries for advanced training. CdoGEO offered to conduct courses on topics of interest to us. We will consider this,” he noted. Head of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov commented, “Such events contribute to the expansion of cooperation between the Institute and industrial partners in a variety of areas, be it employment, industrial internships for students, or business contracts.”
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