Research of gas hydrate formation inhibitors continues at KFU

A paper saw light in Chemical Engineering Science. The latest series of inhibitors developed by scientists of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies of Kazan Federal University surpasses the most effective foreign analogs in terms of their target properties, and also shows a tendency to biological degradation in offshore conditions. Today the developed class of hydrate formation...

Institute featured at Oman Petroleum and Energy Show 2024

4 reports were presented by KFU's Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons on 22 - 24 April. The extensive program of the event was attended by more than 15,000 specialists in hydrocarbons and energy from 300 companies representing 24 countries. The delegation of Kazan University comprised Mikhail Varfolomeev, Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Vladislav Sudakov, Deputy...

Delegation of PDVSA Rusia hosted at Institute

The visit spanned through 26 and 27 April. The delegation included PDVSA Rusia General Director Hoglys Martinez, Petromiranda Joint Venture Earth Sciences and Fields Manager Jonathan Borrome, Petromiranda Joint Venture petrophysicist Evelyn Gómez, Executive Directorate for Integrated Exploration and Exploration Exploration’s (DEXEIY) Geophysics and Geodesy Manager Manuel Bolívar, Technical Consultant of Venezuelan Oil Corporation (CVP) Julio Lugo, Business Development Analyst of...

Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons expanding links with Sultan Qaboos University

Representatives of the Institute visited the Oil and Gas Research Center (Sultan Qaboos University) in Oman, which is used to develop the latest technologies, including enhanced oil recovery and other promising methods. The main topic of the dialog was the development of joint projects in which IGPT employees are actively involved. According to the plan, they...

Institute’s most senior employee, Vyacheslav Smelkov, passes away aged 87

A farewell ceremony was held at the Institute. Dr Smelkov was born in a family of public servants in 1938 in Vysokaya Gora district of Tatar Republic. After graduating from school he entered the Faculty of Geology, specializing in geology and exploration of oil and gas fields. In 1960, he graduated from the university with honors,...

Institute toured by ALROSA delegation

On April 15, the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies hosted a meeting with representatives of ALROSA. The delegation included Alexey Bondarenko, First Deputy Head of the Vilyuisk Geological Exploration Expedition, Konstantin Garanin, Chief Geologist, Evgeny Goncharov, Head of Expertise and Methodology Department of the Geological Exploration Complex, Andrey Butenko, Head of New Projects Development,...

Tatarstan UpExPro 2024 organized at Institute

The conference was organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers KFU Student Chapter with the support of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies and the Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons. From April 11 to 14, representatives of educational institutions, as well as young scientists and specialists of organizations of the oil and gas industry of Tatarstan...

Invitations extended to Chemical EOR Methods: Challenges Facing the Petroleum Industry

The event is scheduled for May 29 - 31, 2024. The aim of this event is to exchange experience, discuss industry challenges faced by participants, and propose innovative solutions to overcome them. To achieve this goal, the event will feature an exchange of current experiences, identify promising opportunities in the industry, and outline the development paths...

Invitations open to Practice GeoChemistry 2024

The conference is scheduled for 25 - 26 June 2024; applications until 6 May. The event is co-organized by the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies, Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons, and Gazpromneft. More information is available on the website. Among the planned topics are geochemistry, hydrogeology, reservoir simulation, kinetics of organic matter, formation brines, and others. informaczionnoe-pismo-pgc2024Download

KFU researchers study initiators of heavy oil oxidation

They are intended for in-situ combustion. The technology of in-situ combustion for heavy oil production has great potential compared to other thermal methods of enhanced oil recovery, including steam injection, because it can be used for fields with different depths. However, there are a number of technological challenges affecting the efficiency of its application. One of...