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18Дек

CdoGEO continues cooperation with Kazakhstan

From December 9 to 13, more than 30 specialists from Rosneft, TNNC LLC, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University and RNG JSC were trained in three areas: “Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits”, ‘Geological Modeling (Advanced Course)’ and ”Ensuring Uniformity of Measurements. Organization of metrological support in oil and gas production companies”. Rosneft employees took a course on metrology at the All-Russian State Institute of Flow Measurement. The training was highly appreciated by the trainees, who noted the informative programs and professionalism of teachers, expressing a desire to continue training. Employees of Karaganda Technical University (Kazakhstan) started the course on geology and exploration of mineral deposits, which is led by Boris Uspensky. The course will run until January 15, 2025. “Doctoral students from KSTU's Department of Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits have already passed a one-month internship at CdoGEO more than once. The program includes consultations on geochemical methods of hydrocarbon prospecting and exploration, geological modeling, oil and gas content forecasting, as well as work with university resources and laboratories (including organic geochemistry, computer tomography, etc.). Doctoral students also discuss material for future publications and reports. In addition to training, the program includes excursions in Kazan and the KFU Museum of History,” comments Dr Uspensky, Chair of the Department of Oil and Gas Geology. “Local technologies are far ahead of other Russian regions, including the level of laboratory equipment. Pity that we did not take core samples with us to be analyzed in the laboratories of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies - it would have been very useful. Boris Uspensky perfectly presents the material, which is very important for us. We look forward to further cooperation with IGPT,” says Yesen Yesirkeev, doctoral student of KSTU. Senior Lecturer Boris Platov notes, “During the training, the advanced course in geological modeling covered the interpretation of GIS and seismic data, as well as geological model building with an emphasis on applied geo-statistics and machine learning.” “CdoGEO is closing out the year at a striking pace, hosting five or more professional development programs each week. It is encouraging to note that CdoGEO continues to develop international cooperation: this week, staff from Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University began training in geology and mineral exploration. This course started this year and will be completed in 2025,” says Deputy Director of IGPT for Advanced Training and Industrial Partnerships, Head of CdoGEO Ildus Chukmarov.
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03Дек

Russia-Cuba Friendship Society celebrated 60th anniversary

The ceremony took place on 14 November 2024 at the Central House of Scientists in Moscow. Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies for Advanced Training and Industrial Partnerships, Chairman of the Tatarstan Regional Branch of the Russia-Cuba Friendship Society. The participants were welcomed by Alexei Lavrov, President of RCFS, Julio Garmendia Peña, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Russia, and Leonid Savin, Chairman of the Board of the Fidel Castro Foundation. The event began with the premiere of a documentary about the sixty-year history of the RCFS, which was met with great applause. After that there were reports: Hero of the Republic of Cuba, President of the Cuban Peoples' Friendship Institute Fernando Gonzalez Llort presented a report “Recognition of the RCFS for the contribution to the movement of solidarity with Cuba in Russia”; Alexey Lavrov spoke on “The 60th anniversary of the RCFS: History, Modernity and Prospects“; Vladimir Davydov, Scientific Director of the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke about ‘The Historical Significance of the Cuban Revolution and Factors of International Solidarity’; Irina Kiviko, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea and Head of the Crimean Branch of the RCFS, devoted her report to the interaction between the regions of Russia and Cuba (”Regions of Russia together with Cuba!“); Victor Shabrin, Vice-President of the Russian Union of Journalists of Cuba, presented his new book “Cuba - My Love!”. In Victor Shabrin's book he talked about the activities of the Regional Branch of RCFS in the Republic of Tatarstan under the leadership of Ildus Chukmarov. It should be noted that the All-Union Soviet-Cuban Friendship Society was founded on November 11, 1964. Its first president was first human in space Yuri Gagarin, and the first organizational meeting was attended by a Cuban government delegation headed by Ernesto Che Guevara. The core of the Tatarstan regional branch of the Russian Society for Friendship with Cuba, established in 2019, is the Center for Advanced Training, Quality Management and Marketing (CdoGEO) of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies of Kazan Federal University. KFU cooperates with specialists from the Republic of Cuba in scientific and educational areas. The friendship of the peoples of the Republic of Tatarstan with the Republic of Cuba in the post-Soviet period has been maintained through additional professional education. The renewed Regional Branch of RCFS for the Republic of Tatarstan under the leadership of Ildus Chukmarov started its active work in 2021. Members of the Tatarstan branch are 21 people - employees and partners of CdoGEO. The main objectives of the Regional Branch of RCFS for the Republic of Tatarstan were defined as: - Helping Cuban companies to increase oil production at the lowest possible cost; - Ensuring Cuba's energy independence; - Improving the quality and standard of living of the Cuban people through the application of new technologies and knowledge. From 1978 to 1988, 250 Cubans studied at Kazan University, successfully passed exams and received diplomas. About 150 of them work today in Cuba and hold positions in the education system and national economy of Cuba; other graduates live and work in Europe, Africa, and Latin American countries. In 2017, Danis Nurgaliyev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences, and Ildus Chukmarov, Director of CdoGEO, visited the Republic of Cuba. During the visit, they familiarized themselves with the oil and gas industry and discussed joint scientific and educational projects.
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03Дек

CdoGEO and All-Russian Research Institute of Flow Measurement conclude another set of advanced training

On November 29, CdoGEO of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies, successfully completed several advanced training programs for oil and gas industry specialists. The unique courses on geomechanical modeling deserve special attention. “The course on geomechanical modeling includes both theoretical part and a lot of practical training. During the course we have time to study all basic aspects of oil and gas geomechanics, solve a number of practical problems, conduct laboratory geomechanical tests on real core samples from oil wells, build a one-dimensional geomechanical model and learn to apply it to solve practical problems related to the development of oil and gas fields. All classes are held in the form of discussions and debates. This allows us to solve problems and challenges with which the students came to the course. Besides, this course allows specialists from different spheres to exchange their own experience”, - says Eduard Ziganshin, Senior Research Associate of the Laboratory of In-Situ Combustion. 57 professionals received certificates on 29 November. Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies for Advanced Training and Industrial Partnerships, congratulated the trainees on the successful completion of training, thanked them for their active participation and teachers for quality work. Positive feedback from the participants confirmed the high quality of programs and organization of training: “I liked everything very much, the instructor is a specialist of high level, the lectures were easy, exciting and with humor, despite the fact that it was physics, I finally understood everything absolutely and learned seismic terminology, now it's easy”; “Made me want to work for you and promote science, people are on fire with their work! After a course like this I leave energized and with knowledge that I can apply to my work. I also learned a lot of new things that will help me broaden my horizons”; “Many thanks to the staff of the Center for the high level of organization and of course to the lecturers special thanks for the knowledge. Special thanks to the Director of the Center for the positive attitude!”
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29Ноя

CdoGEO and All-Russian Research Institute of Flow Measurement continue cooperation in advanced training

Training on 7 advanced training programs started at the same time on 25 November: 'Lithological-facial and formation analysis of oil and gas bearing strata', ‘Seismofacial analysis’, ”Geomechanical modeling during drilling and completion of wells. Practical course with the use of software”, ‘Basics of geomechanics’, ‘Basics of Geomechanics in the development of hydrocarbon fields’, and ‘Monitoring of hydraulic fracturing by microseismic methods’. At the same time, at the Joint Department of Metrology of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies, located on the premises of the All-Russian Research Institute of Flow Measurement, a refresher course 'Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements. Organization of metrological support in oil and gas refining and petrochemical companies' has been launched, in which employees of various divisions of Rosneft participate. Among the listeners of advanced training programs are employees of Rosneft, RN-BashNIPIneft, Surgutneftegaz, ZapSibNIIGG, TNNC, Irkutsk Oil Company, Gazprom, Vykhod LLC, Sakhalin LLC, as well as individual clients.
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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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