Author - Yury Nurmeev
13Dec

KFU and Zarubezhneft collaborate in water-soluble catalyst for viscous oil

This innovative idea, implemented in laboratories at Kazan Federal University, will help oil companies increase the production of highly viscous oil while simultaneously improving its quality without complex infrastructure changes. The research demonstrates the high technological efficiency of thermal steam treatment using a water-soluble nickel-based catalyst. Important laboratory results were published in Scientific Reports. “A water-soluble catalyst is...

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11Dec

Institute receives over 1,000 books as inheritance

The donations was given by the family of late Vladimir Trofimov, KFU alumnus, Distinguished Geologist of Russia, and full member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. Fifteen boxes were delivered from Moscow, where Trofimov's descendants currently reside. "I'm very pleased that my father's extensive library, containing over 1,000 books, which he collected during his student years...

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08Dec

Two exchange students spend 2.5 months in China University of Petroleum in Beijing

Sofya Sitdikova, student of complex data analysis in geosciences, and Almaz Murtazin, student of petroleum engineering, are both enrolled in English-language programs. "After receiving a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, I decided that I wanted to specialized in geophysical data interpretation and geological and hydrodynamic modeling of hydrocarbon deposits. Having an opportunity to study abroad was...

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06Dec

Russian Geographical Society sums up 2025 and draws up plans for the future

The Tatarstan Branch of RGS convened at the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies. Among the participants were Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, Chairman of the TB RGS Dmitry Shiller, and other employees of both entities. Vice-Rector Nurgaliev welcomed everyone and noted that it was not the first time when KFU hosted RGS’s events. Mr Shiller then presented the...

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01Dec

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,...

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27Nov

Institute visited by representatives of Esun

The global leader in biodegradable technology is interested in establishing links with KFU. Vice-Rector Danis Nurgaliev and Director of Chemical Technology Park Mikhail Varfolomeev met with Liu Zhaoxia, General Manager of the Oilfield Chemistry Department, and Xiong Jie, Senior Sales Manager of the same department. "Esun produces over 50,000 tons of biodegradable materials annually. They are actively...

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21Nov

KFU scientists share vision of the future at Tatneft: Past, Present, and Future Conference in Almetyevsk

The event was held at TatNIPIneft to celebrate Tatneft's 75th anniversary. The participants were greeted by General Director of Tatneft Nail Maganov and Director of TatNIPIneft Andrey Pimenov. Our Institute was represented by Chair of the Department of Mineralogy and Lithology Anton Kolchugin and Professor of said department Vladimir Morozov. Dr Kolchugin shared, "My report was titled Specifics...

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17Nov

Institute’s achievements in petroleum science discussed in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev spoke at a symposium held at the Kim Chaek University of Technology. The event, held on November 11th to 13th in Pyongyang,, brought together representatives from several countries, including Russia, China, and the United Kingdom. Kazan University was represented at the symposium, whose theme was Science and Technology – Driving Forces...

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13Nov

Scientists publish detailed map of Eastern Tatarstan for precision drilling

Researchers from the Department of Geophysics and GIS, commissioned by local oil powerhouse Tatneft, developed a high-precision geomagnetic model of the eastern part of the Republic of Tatarstan. It has been tested and is already being used for oil drilling. The magnetic field is generated by the Earth's core and magnetized rocks in the crust. There...

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10Nov

IGPT experts continue looking into conversion of Domanik shale rocks

A new paper saw light in Fuel. Scientists have found that adding nickel sulfate intensifies the in-situ conversion of kerogen-containing domanik deposits and improves the quality of the resulting synthetic oil during hydrothermal treatment. "We achieved not only an increase in yield but also a significant reduction in the weight of synthetic oil under realistic hydrothermal processing...

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