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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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22Sep

KFU oilers represented at TNF 2025 Forum in Tyumen

Kazan Federal University was represented at the 10th Industrial and Energy Forum TNF-2025 on September 15th to 18th, which brought together leaders and experts from Russia’s fuel and energy sector. Mikhail Varfolomeev, Director of the Low Tonnage Chemical Technology Park, represented the alma mater. One of the country’s largest platforms brought together representatives of oil and...

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24Jun

Scientists explain how shale oil-bearing rocks of the Volga-Ural region came to be

The researchers have studied the geochemical composition and conditions of formation of Domanik deposits (Semiluksk horizon) in the Volga-Ural oil and gas province, which made it possible to determine their oil-generating properties. “Traditional oil reserves in our region are at a very late stage of development – ​​they are close to exhaustion. In order to maintain the resource...

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22Apr

Practice GeoChemistry 2025 continues accepting applications

Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University invites experts, young specialists, students, undergraduates and postgraduates to take part in IV Scientific and Practical Conference on Petroleum Hydrogeology, Geochemistry and Reservoir Simulation «Practice GeoChemistry 2025». The purpose of the conference is not only to identify the potential of young people, but also to create a favorable platform for professional...

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12Apr

Institute hosting 9th Tatarstan UpExPro youth scientific conference

The organizers of the two-day event, attended by representatives of 37 cities of Russia and several countries, are the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies and the Society of Petroleum Engineers Kazan Federal University Student Chapter. Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of the Institute for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships, head of the Center for Advanced Training,...

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06Apr

Vice-Rector Danis Nurgaliev’s and Institute Director Vladimir Silantyev’s addresses on Geologist Day

First Sunday of April is Geologist Day in Russia. “Dear friends, I congratulate you on Geologist Day! This holiday is not by chance falls in spring, when geologists begin preparations for expeditions and look forward to the pleasure of new discoveries. I wish you good health, exciting adventures and success in exploring the beautiful corners of our...

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15Jul

Institute represented at Tatarstan Oil Summit

On July 12, the 20th Oil Summit of the Republic of Tatarstan opened in Almetyevsk. The event is one of the biggest platforms where topical issues of fuel and energy complex enterprises development are discussed and a consolidated position of the government and business on key technological priorities is formulated. The summit was attended by Rustam...

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