A certificate recognizing honorary membership in the association was presented by KFU Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev to Ilgizar Gaisin, Professor of the Department of Theory and Methodology of Geographical and Environmental Education, and Chair of the association’s regional branch in the Republic of Tatarstan. For many years of productive work within the public and...
Alexander Gusev, Engineer in the Department of General Geology and Hydrogeology at the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies of Kazan Federal University, has been awarded the 2nd Class medal For Outstanding Achievements in Cosmonautics. The medal is conferred by the Russian Academy of Cosmonautics. “Alexander Vasilievich is a full member of the Russian Academy of Cosmonautics....
The two KFU employees and their colleagues from Tatneft were awarded for the development and implementation of innovative technologies for in-situ upgrading and efficient heavy oil production from complex reservoirs. Since 2014, scientists and specialists from Kazan Federal University have been working to improve the efficiency of extra-viscous oil (EVO) production by upgrading it directly in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
