Kazan Golovkinsky Stratigraphic Meeting 2024 invites to register
The meeting is scheduled for 28 - 30 October; the registration deadline is 10 October. SESSION TITLES Stratigraphy, Palaeontology: fundamental and applied aspects Geochemistry Palaeoclimate, Palaeogeography Mineralogy, Lithology, Geophysical methods, Minerals Sedimentary Basins, hydrocarbon potential Upper Palaeozoic of Russia MEETING FORMAT The Meeting will consist of mixed physical and online modes. Plenary lectures are limited to 20 minutes; regular talks are limited to 10 minutes...
Irek Mukhamatdinov represents KFU at Kazan Digital Week 2024
From September 9 to 11, the Kazan Digital Week 2024 International Forum was held at the Kazan Expo. The forum included the exchange of scientific and technical information, consolidation of scientific and technological assets capable of effectively solving the problems of import substitution, ensuring technological sovereignty and data sovereignty as the basis for the leadership...
Kinetic aquathermolysis tested on Boca de Jaruco oil samples
To scale, design and optimize oil production, scientists from Kazan Federal University together with Zarubezhneft were the first to develop a kinetic model of catalytic aquathermolysis using a water-soluble nickel-based catalyst. The water-soluble catalysts demonstrate efficiency in reducing the viscosity of bituminous oil and can be used in the field with lower costs. Their application allows...
International team studies the role of water in the process of hydrothermal desulfurization of hydrocarbon resource components
The paper was published in Chemical Engineering Journal. Technologies of underground partial refining of heavy oil are a promising area of the oil and gas industry. As the Laboratory of In-Situ Combustion has shown, an important role in these processes is played by water, which acts not only as a medium, but also participates in chemical...
Institute hosts welcome ceremony for freshmen
On 2 September, the Institute leadership spoke with new students via video link - face-to-face teaching has been postponed until 1 November due to preparations for the 2024 BRICS Summit. Vice-Rector Danis Nurgaliev took the floor to address the young people. “Dear friends, I congratulate you, as you have become students of Kazan Federal University - one...
Institute shows new developments and holds meetings at TatOilExpo 2024
Among the many events was the agreement signing with Yugra State University. The Forum is an effective platform for exchange of ideas, discussion of key industry issues by Russian and foreign specialists and the scientific community of the oil and gas industry, demonstration of the latest developments and technologies, and a meeting place for the scientific,...
New developments discussed by Tatarstan Petroleum Chemistry Investment Holding
Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Mikhail Varfolomeev told about KFU's new Center for Engineering Development in Low-Tonnage Chemistry. The project aims to develop technologies of hydraulic fracturing, drilling, enhanced oil recovery, well treatment, gas and water blocking, product preparation and transportation. During his report Mikhail Varfolomeev informed the audience about the creation of an engineering...
Cooperation agreement signed with Yugra State University
Rector of Kazan Federal University Lenar Safin and Rector of Yugra University Roman Kuchin signed a cooperation agreement. The signing took place Today, August 26, on the premises of the Tatarstan Oil, Gas and Petrochemistry Forum at Kazan Expo. The parties will develop long-term partnership in scientific and educational matters. In particular, joint projects are planned...
Institute employee inducted into the Presidium of the Presidential Council on Science and Education
The new roster of the Council included 46 individuals, including Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering, who has been a member since April 2023 and is now part of the Presidium. “I participated in the implementation of the council's activities in areas related to the awarding of state prizes, the approval of the new strategy...