KFU scientists explored Syrkovy Sor, Yugra’s most mysterious lake
The researchers returned from an expedition to Nefteyugansk District of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. “We conducted seismoacoustic studies of bottom sediments to investigate the structure of their layering and the lake’s bottom morphology, and also collected two sediment core columns needed for paleomagnetic and paleoclimatic research,” commented expedition leader Pavel Krylov, Deputy Director for Research...
KFU scientists discover how the porosity of building ceramics affects its properties
Researchers from the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies and Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering have assessed the dependence of construction ceramics properties on their porosity. “The properties of ceramic materials are determined by their mineral composition as well as the morphology of their porous structure,” explained Evgenia Nurieva, Associate Professor at the Department of Mineralogy...
Center for Advanced Training student Zhou Kejiang shares his study experience
This spring semester, our Center for Advanced Training welcomed two students from China University of Petroleum (East China). They enrolled in an individual training program called Applied Petroleum Geosciences. During the several-month training period, the two students completed assignments under the guidance of project coordinator Boris Platov and attended classes at the Institute of Geology and...
KFU testing new reagent capable of making oil move faster
A new enhanced oil recovery reagent, a thermally stable surfactant peptizer, developed at the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies, has successfully undergone field trials at the Aksyonovskoye heavy oil field in Samara Oblast. The substance was synthesized by researchers of the In-Situ Combustion Lab. “The new reagent, under conditions of steam-assisted thermal treatment of a heavy...
Practice Geochemistry & Modeling 2026 held at Institute
The conference brings together representatives of the scientific community, students, postgraduate researchers, and professionals from the oil and gas industry from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The conference serves as a platform for the exchange of practical experience, discussion of new scientific and technological solutions, and the development of collaboration between academic institutions and industrial companies. Among...
Rector Lenar Safin meets with General Director of Zarubezhneft Sergey Kudryashov
The meeting took place on 18 June with participation from Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev. The sides discussed further cooperation in the oil and gas industry. Notably, the two sides have been partners since 2015. During today’s meeting, they agreed to continue joint research in enhanced oil recovery and catalysts for underground oil refining. Additionally, research...
Cooperation agreement signed by KFU and NOVATEK Science and Technology Center
The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 4th Annual Conference on Potential of the North of Western Siberia: Resources and Technologies in Tyumen. The document, which involves interaction in the science, education and innovation, was signed by Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev and the General Director of NOVATEK STC Vladimir Solovyov. It talks about joint research and...
Institute experts serve as scentific supervisors for Kazakhstani doctoral candidates
Professors from the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies became scientific supervisors to three doctoral students who defended their dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the dissertation council at Karaganda Technical University. The scientific consultant of Akmaral Demeuova, whose dissertation research is called Geological and geochemical conditions for the formation of zones...
KFU uses in-house lab complex for gas extraction from gas hydrate pellets
The Laboratory of Hydrate Technologies for Greenhouse Gas Storage and Utilization has developed a laboratory complex that can produce, press, and test gas hydrates, as well as manage the process of gas extraction from them. Ahead of Inventor and Innovator Day, celebrated on June 27, we spoke with the creator of this scientific complex, Matvey Semyonov,...