IGPT scientists continue research of promoters for enhanced methane hydrate formation
The new paper describes promoters of hydrate formation based on amino acids and gluconic acid. Shamil Gainullin, a junior research associate at the Laboratory of Hydrate Technologies for Greenhouse Gas Utilization and Storage, discussed the advantages of storing and transporting natural gas as gas hydrates and a new "growth stimulator" developed at KFU for these solid,...
KFU organizes session at the 17th International Forum on Innovation Development via Intellectual Property Market
The event, distributed over 14 venues in several countries, with the main being Kutafin Moscow State Law University, united 800 persons from 26 nations. The participants were greeted by President of Russia Vladimir Putin (via message), Chairman of the Association of Russian Lawyers Sergey Stepashin, Vice-Chairman of the Chamber of Representatives of the National Assembly of...
KFU represented at Gazprom Neft University League Forum in Saint-Petersburg
The League currently comprises 48 universities, including 3 from other countries - one each from UAE, China, and India. Our Institute was represented at the 2026 Forum by Director of the Small Tonnage Chemical Technology Park Mikhail Varfolomeev, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs Andrey Teryokhin, Deputy Director for Marketing of the Gazprom Neft - KFU Center...
KFU employees elected to the board of the Association of Geologists, Geophysicists, and Engineers
The AGGE’s cluster convention is being held in Saint-Petersburg on 20 – 23 April. The two individuals joining the board are Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev and Chief Research Associate Anastasia Yusupova. Among AGGE’s main objectives are developing Earth sciences and engineering in Russia, championing innovations, and advancing technological progress. “Kazan University participates in the activities of AGGE. This organization,...
Surgutneftegaz offers paid internships and employment to students
A meeting at the Institute was held on 17 April. The guests were Chief of Recruitment at the Department of Exploration Alexander Bachurin and Head of Regional Engineering Service of the Combined Expedition of Deep Exploration Drilling Artur Zakharyan. Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev welcomed the invitees and spoke about IGPT's projects and facilities, including the...
KFU joins trilateral agreement in small-tonnage chemistry
Kazan Federal University, New Chemical Industry venture fund (represented by Nezavisimyi Upravlyayushchii Tovarishch JSC), and Tatarstan Investment and Venture Fund Management Company, have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement aims to establish long-term partnerships and implement joint activities aimed at the scientific and technological development and commercialization of low-tonnage chemical products for the oil and gas...
Institute’s newest tech in enhanced oil recovery presented to RITEK
For two days, RITEK, a research and development subsiidary of LUKOIL, learned about enhanced oil recovery technologies developed at the Institute. The large delegation visiting KFU included Dmitry Sleptsov, Deputy General Director for Geology and Field Development and Chief Geologist; Denis Labutin, Head of the Development Department; Stanislav Yanochkin, Head of the Oil and Gas Field...
Joint initiatives discussed with Novatek Scientific and Technological Center
The entity's delegation, led by General Director Vladimir Solovyov, visited the Institute on 11 April. During the visit, representatives of Novatek, including Deputy General Director and Chief Geologist Andrey Devyatov, Deputy General Director for Drilling Maxim Grigoryev, and Deputy General Director for Development Alexander Zaitsev, met with KFU management. KFU representatives at the meeting included Danis Nurgaliev,...
10th Case-UGEO Geological Championship winners determined
The competition focused on global warming and new natural resources of the Arctic. Students from Russia and the CIS countries were tasked with analyzing the dual impact of global warming on the Arctic: on the one hand, it creates new opportunities for the development of natural resources, while on the other, it creates a host of...