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.