Cooperation

2026 Russia-China Conference of Outstanding Scientists features Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev

The event took place in Sanya, Hainan Province, from January 30 till February 1. The event was organized by the Russia-China Institute for Fundamental Research, established in September of last year by Moscow State University and Peking University in accordance with a decision by the leaders of both countries. The conference brought together leading scientists and experts...

Omani oil company OQ looking to establish cooperation with KFU

Representatives of OQ (headquartered in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman) arrived for a working visit on 4th February. During the meeting, attended by Vice-Rector for International Affairs Timirkhan Alishev, KFU scientists presented their promising technological developments. The discussion was also joined by Svetlana Selivanovskaya, Director of the Institute of Enviornmental Sciences and Biotechnology; Mikhail Varfolomeev, Director of the KFU Low-Tonnage...

Rector Lenar Safin meets with leadership of NOVATEK

The delegation included Vadim Yakovlev, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, and Vladimir Kudrin, Director for Geology, as well as representatives from LLC NOVATEK STC (Scientific and Technical Center), led by General Director Vladimir Soloviev. As part of the visit, a meeting was held with the Rector. In addition to the university’s experts, the meeting was attended by...

Cooperation development discussed with Gazprom Neft

The Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies hosted a delegation of Gazprom Neft employees. The introduction to the institute began with a meeting between the guests and Danis Nurgaliev, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences and Director of the Gazprom Neft-KFU Research and Educational Center, along with representatives from the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies: Deputy Director...

Colchis PetroConsulting hands over software to teach geophysics students

Colchis PetroConsulting (China), a company specializing in software development for the oil and gas industry, has provided Kazan Federal University with 15 licenses for the ColchisFM software package. The software is now installed on computers at the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies and will be used in the educational process, says Eduard Ziganshin, Chair of...

Kazan Federal University named Technological Partner of the Year by Gazprom Neft

Kazan Federal University has become one of the winners of the "Recognition of the Best" competition, which is held annually by Gazprom Neft. The university was recognized in the Reliable Partnership nomination (Technological Partner sub-category). "Gazprom Neft is one of Russia's most advanced oil and gas companies, both in terms of production volumes and management standards....

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...

Cooperation avenues discussed with EnviroCells

The company's representatives included CEO Alexey Mironov, Development Director Alexander Bernatsky, and Commercial Director Alzam Nizamutdinov. The university was represented by scientists from two institutes – our own and the Institute of Environmental Sciences. Presenting the company, founded in 2023, its CEO noted that it is an engineering center of biotechnology, "The first product developed by...

Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies ready to assist MNKT in enhancing productivity

MNKT, one of Tatarstan's small oil and oilfield services companies, sent a delegation to our Institute to discuss its current business and possible points of mutual interest. The guests toured the institute's laboratories and then held a meeting with Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev and other IGPT employees. Representing the company at the meeting were: Director...

Cooperation agreement signed by Gazprom and the Republic of Tatarstan at the 14th Saint Petersburg International Gas Forum

The document was signed by Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, and Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Board of PJSC Gazprom. The company will expand its cooperation with scientific, educational, and industrial organizations in Tatarstan. Joint projects and programs are planned in research and education, as well as the development and implementation of...