Report out on new nano-catalyst for recovery of viscous oil
Scientists from the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies of Kazan Federal University have solved the problem of stabilizing catalysts in water, significantly increasing economic efficiency. The development is planned to be applied at the Ashalchi field in Tatarstan. Today, unconventional oil recovery requires technologies characterized by high efficiency in terms of both productivity and minimal...
Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons reports progress made in 2023
The Center’s supervisory board convened today under the chairmanship of Rais (Governor) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. Among the participants were Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Oleg Korobchenko, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tatarstan Andrey Pominov, Rector of KFU Lenar Safin, President of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences Rifkat Minnikhanov, Director of the All-Russian Research Institute...
How to enhance oil extraction – all about in-situ combustion
Below is a translation of an article from the latest issue of Neftegazovaya promyshlennost' (Oil and Gas Industry) magazine. Light oil in Russia is running out, and production requires the development of new technologies. In the old oil-producing region, Tatarstan, the focus is on developing high-viscosity oil fields and extending the life of mature fields. Solutions...
Scientists continue inquiries into hydrate-based methane storage technology
A paper in Journal of Energy Storage discusses a new biodegradable compound for hydrate formation. The Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery researches a new class of compounds where castor oil is used as a hydrate formation promoter. Senior Research Associate Matvei Semenov comments, “Special emphasis is placed on the study of toxicity and biodegradation. This is due to the fact that hydrate...
Tatarstan State Award in Science and Technology in 2023 given for seismic research
Representatives of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies received the good news this week. The winners from KFU are Senior Research Associate of the Laboratory of In-Situ Combustion Eduard Ziganshin and Junior Research Associate of the Laboratory of Utilization of Carbon Dioxide in Underground Reservoirs Airat Yarullin. The award was given for the development, creation and operation of...
Center for Advanced Training finishes year with best ever results
In 2023, the Institute's Center for Advanced Training (CdoGEO) has provided courses to 1,370 persons from 250 companies, including national leaders Rosneft, Gazprom, Surgutneftegaz, Lukoil, and Gazpromneft. 132 programs have been completed in geology, petroleum engineering, geophysics, hydrogeology, surveying, metrology, and other subjects. Rosneft was the biggest client this year, sending 598 professionals for training. Graduation questionnaires...
Seminar on gas-enhanced oil recovery hosted by the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies
The Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons organized the event on 21 December. Over 70 participants joined from Russia, Serbia, and Oman. They were greeted by Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, “The idea of the seminar was born while working on projects with the Center. Our scientists, investigating the possibilities of gas-enhanced recovery methods, have made some interesting developments...
Latest developments presented at meeting of Tatarstan Petroleum Chemistry Investment Holding
The meeting was helmed by Governor Rustam Minnikhanov. Among the discussed issues were low-tonnage chemistry, asphalt technology, cloud storage, drone runways, and many more. KFU was represented by Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Mikhail Varfolomeev and Chair of the Department of Oil, Gas and Carbon Materials Technology Alim Kemalov. Dr Varfolomeev mentioned that the University is actively working...
Alfayaad Assim Gani Khashim named Engineer of the Year in Tatarstan
He won in the Petroleum Science nomination. The 6th Engineer of the Year competition attracted 300 participants from various industries. PhD student Alfayaad pitched an ultrasound treatment technology for bottom hole zones of reservoirs to enhance oil recovery. The topic is also the basis of his PhD thesis. “My participation experience was very interesting, as many experienced...