KFU was represented by Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, Deputy Director of IGPT for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships Ildus Chukmarov, Deputy Director of IGPT for Academic Affairs Andrey Teryokhin, Deputy Director of IGPT for Research Pavel Krylov, Senior Lecturer Boris Platov, and International Cooperation Officer Yury Nurmeev.
Yangtze University participants included Vice-President for International Cooperation Ao Tinghua, Director of the Department of International Exchange and Cooperation Fan Qibing, Executive Vice-Dean of the School of Petroleum Engineering Li Zhonghui, Vice-Dean of the School of Geosciences Hu Zhonggui, and Program Coordinator of the Department of International Exchange Liu Ximeng.
Dr Nurgaliev presented the University and the Institute, followed by Dr Chukmarov with an introduction of the Center for Advanced Training.
Professor Hu then spoke about Yangtze University and his school, with Professor Li concluding the presentations with a talk about petroleum science programs and research.
Dr Chukmarov commented that the two universities have very much in common in terms of research interests and equipment infrastructure, which is conducive to multifaceted cooperation in science, continuing education, and research interships.
The sides agreed to work out a memorandum of understanding and proceed to deeper cooperation.
The delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Academic Affairs Zia Ulrahman Alaryubi.
The delegation also included Suleiman Neshar, Director of International Relations and Scholarships at the Ministry of Higher Education. The guests were accompanied by Yevgenii Kaigorodov, First Vice Rector of Altai State Pedagogical University, and Alexander Seleznyov, Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Philology of said university.
Traditionally, the visit of foreign delegates began with a tour of the Kazan University History Museum, after which Vice Rector Timirkhan Alishev gave a presentation on the key areas of our work.
“The Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Afghanistan visited our university. He was interested in the development milestones of Kazan Federal University, in particular the results of the process of the merging of various universities during its formation. Today, Afghanistan is planning to improve its higher education system, including developing a policy of consolidating universities and directing available resources to the country’s leading universities,” Alishev said.
In addition, the functioning of KFU’s foreign branches and professional development programs were discussed. 14 Afghanistani students are currently studying at Kazan Federal University, including those on state scholarships.
“Motivated and talented young people come to us from this country,” Dr Alishev emphasized. “Among applicants from Afghanistan, there is traditionally high competition both through Rossotrudnichestvo and for fee-based education.”
As a gift, KFU presented the guests with coins dedicated to the university. One of them depicts the main building of the university, which will celebrate its 200th anniversary this year, the second depicts the Engelhardt Astronomical Observatory, and the third depicts the outstanding mathematician and former rector of Kazan University Nikolai Lobachevsky. The reverse side of each coin features the monogram of the university’s founder, Emperor Alexander I.
The visit continued with a tour of the Emperor Ballroom and the Lenin Memorial Classroom.
The Institute of International Relations, History, and Eastern Studies of Kazan Federal University held a festival of African culture and a thematic round table.
The creative performances were followed by a round table discussion entitled “Russia-Africa: Prospects for Cooperation.” Among the guests of honor were Ramil Saifutdinov, Deputy Director of the International Office, and Elmira Khabibullina, Dean of the Higher School of Eastern Studies.
“Our deepest traditions are based on mutual respect and the study of other countries. We study language, history, and politics with a single goal in mind: to develop relations between Russia and Africa in a spirit of creativity, peace, and friendship. Students from both our country and other countries help us achieve this goal by forming a platform for interaction,” Dr Khabibullina emphasized.
Associate Professor Ramil Yuzmukhametov presented his report at the round table, “In our country, interest in this continent began back in the time of Peter the First. In addition, I would like to remind you that the father of Russian poetry, Alexander Pushkin, was a descendant of an Ethiopian individual. Attempts to launch African studies were made during the Soviet period, but due to political events, this was not possible.”
The country began to fully explore this unknown part of the world after World War II, when the decolonization process began. At that time, the first departments of African studies began to appear, and local languages began to be studied.
“The 2014 forum with 18 ambassadors from the continent’s countries made it clear that new programs needed to be launched at Kazan University. That same year, the first groups of students studying Swahili and Afrikaans were recruited,” Yuzmukhametov said.
Next, Associate Professor Aida Fattakhova presented a report on the KFU’s African collection to the audience. The presentations were continued by university students.
Associate Professor of the Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Pharmacology, Senior Researcher of the Center for Preclinical Research Renata Kazakova and Professor of the Department of High-Molecular and Organoelement Compounds Irina Galkina took part in the First International Congress on Scientific Convergence for a Common Future, which was held on May 29–30, 2025, in Caracas (Venezuela). The congress was timed to coincide with the grand opening of the Dr Humberto Fernández Morán National University of Sciences.
The new university will become a scientific and educational center in 16 fields, including physics, nuclear physics, oceanology, biotechnology, mathematics, and other disciplines.
As part of the event, Dr Kazakova gave a presentation in Spanish on the development of innovative antiseptic agents based on pyridoxine for the treatment of infections caused by resistant microorganisms. In her presentation, she spoke about the experience of Kazan Federal University, the activities of the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, and the traditions of the Kazan school of chemistry.
The event took place at the Simón Bolívar Park Conference Center in La Carlota with the participation of the President of the Republic of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, the Vice President for Science, Technology, Eco-Socialism and Health Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez, and the Minister of Higher Education Ricardo Sánchez. In their speeches, they emphasized the importance of strengthening scientific education as the foundation for the country’s sustainable development.
During the visit to Caracas, the delegation held a working meeting with Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Venezuela. They discussed issues of international scientific and technical cooperation aimed at strengthening friendly ties between the countries and promoting their harmonious development.
The parties also reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of building a multipolar world based on respect for sovereignty, justice, and mutually beneficial cooperation in strategically important scientific fields.
A special event of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists was held, dedicated to eliminating the consequences of the oil spill in the Kerch Strait.
The purpose of the meeting was to select the best technological solutions to eliminate the problem on the Black Sea coast. Our researchers presented innovative solutions and took an active part in developing a comprehensive program for cleaning up the marine area near Anapa.
The event brought together more than 100 participants, including experts from leading Russian universities and research centers of the Russian Academy of Sciences, officials of federal and regional authorities, and business representatives.
The attendees were greeted by Ruslan Edelgeriev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation and Special Representative of the Head of State on Climate Issues, and Denis Sekirinsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Mikhail Varfolomeev, Director of the Small Tonnage Chemical Technology Park of KFU, acted as coordinator for the development of a set of measures and promising solutions to eliminate the consequences of the oil spill. The working group included representatives from universities, scientific organizations, equipment and chemical manufacturers, as well as the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Rospotrebnadzor, and regional authorities.
“In the course of our work, we summarized and analyzed the current problems associated with marine pollution,” said Dr Varfolomeev. ”I would like to note that most of the fuel is currently at the bottom under a layer of sand, but due to temperature changes, storms, and other factors, it may rise to the surface. We developed a comprehensive program that includes projects to detect such fuel oil ‘lenses’ as well as projects to eliminate pollution using chemical reagents, biological and mechanical methods. There are technologies that are ready to be tested right now.”
The scientist said that Kazan University has proposed a number of technologies and reagents that can be used to eliminate pollution both at sea and on land.
Roman Pavelyev, Lead Researcher at the Laboratory of Hydrate Technologies for Greenhouse Gas Utilization and Storage, gave a presentation entitled “Development of surface-active substances for cleaning sand from bitumen.” In his presentation, he introduced new methods for the effective removal of oil pollution using specialized surfactants.
Alexander Gordeev, Researcher at the Biocontrol Laboratory of the Institute of Ecology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Management, introduced a comprehensive technology for cleaning the coastline based on biosurfactants and destructive microorganisms. The development involves the use of biosurfactants and bacteria immobilized on mineral carriers that can safely and quickly decompose petroleum products in coastal areas.
The promising technological solutions presented by Kazan University scientists combine high efficiency and environmental safety, making them relevant for the restoration of natural areas.
The winners and runners-up spoke about their vibrant and fulfilling lives at the university.
The contest was organized by the International Office and the Department of Information Policy.
Students from all institutes submitted their work to the jury. All contestants are authors of unique materials dedicated to their alma mater. Applications were accepted in several categories: Study and Science at KFU, Life in the Dormitory, Sports, Creativity, Cultural Events, and Personal Stories on the Theme ‘Why I Chose KFU”.
“Many international students are very active on social media, posting various content about their life in Kazan and their studies at the university. We wanted them to show all this not only to the jury, but also to each other, to share what they are doing. It was interesting to understand how the students perceive our university and how they reflect their everyday student life on social media,” said Timirkhan Alishev, Vice Rector for International Affairs.
Six winners were announced. Shokhista Ismailova received a diploma for the best video content about student life. Wang Chunyu was the author of the winning video report dedicated to studying. Yang Yixuan won the prize for the best photo content about her student dormitory.
Yadviga Turabova was awarded for popularizing social activities, and Zhang Ye received a diploma for the best literary material.
“The victory came as a surprise because I saw the other entries. Everyone did a great job! Special thanks to the International Office, because not all universities give foreign students as much attention and love as we do at Kazan Federal University,” Turabova shared her emotions.
The young woman came to Kazan from Georgia. In a conversation with journalists, she admitted that she actively follows the university’s competitions and interactive events and tries to participate in each of them. As her application, Turabova submitted a photo series taken in Georgian national costume and a video in which she talked about her student life.
Arraj Bilal won the special prize for creative content.
“The victory made me very happy and lifted my spirits before the exam session. I am very glad that I decided to participate. For the competition, I submitted a video about student life in a dormitory and its daily morning routine. I also showed my life, my studies at the university—numerous events, concerts, conferences,” said the winner.
The winners received commemorative gifts—branded university merchandise—and all participants were awarded diplomas.
In addition, the winners of the competition were awarded the title of KFU ambassador. This gives them the opportunity to participate in university events in this capacity, and their work will be promoted on the university’s official accounts.
The results saw light in Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids.
Scientists from the Department of Computational Physics and Modeling of Physical Processes have conducted a detailed study of the mechanisms of nucleation of nanoscale voids in amorphous metal alloys under conditions of external negative pressure, in which the material undergoes comprehensive expansion.
The study was carried out using the example of binary metal alloys Cu64.5Zr35.5 and Ni62Nb38, which belong to the class of materials capable of forming bulk metallic glasses.
“Studying the initial stages of the process of material destruction is an important task for both fundamental and applied science. Currently, there is no generally accepted theory describing the initial stages of the formation of destruction foci. We have obtained completely new results that shed light on how destruction foci originate,” explains Department Chair Anatolii Mokshin..
“From a practical point of view, the results can be used in the development of methods to control or prevent the formation of cracks in materials. This, in turn, contributes to the development of such a promising area as the development of materials capable of ‘self-healing’ cracks under certain environmental conditions. Such materials have increased resistance to fatigue and can significantly extend the service life of products,” adds Associate Professor Bulat Galimzyanov.
The publication contributes to the understanding of the general patterns of fracture formation, which allows for the development of a unified theoretical description of the processes of cavity (crack) formation in amorphous materials.
The work was carried out as part of the project “Development of a methodology for determining the physical and mechanical properties of materials based on machine learning models”, supported by a grant from the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Following negotiations with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) shall henceforth be accepted in lieu of the English language entrance exam at Kazan Federal University for the 2025/2026 academic year.
MUET is taken by those who need to confirm their knowledge of English when moving on to the next level of education, as well as in their professional activities. The examination board at the Ministry of Education of Malaysia is responsible for conducting the exam.
The test assesses all four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. To ensure international recognition, the MUET standard is aligned with the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Over more than 22 years of conducting this exam, it has proven the stability and reliability of its standards. Research confirms a high correlation between MUET results and the results of other established English language proficiency tests. Currently, the Malaysian University Entrance Test is recognized by 17 prestigious universities outside the country, including universities in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and China. Since 2019, it has been successfully administered in Indonesia, providing greater access to education for students from that country who wish to pursue higher education in Malaysia and at universities in other countries that recognize the exam. More recently, MUET has been introduced with equal success in China, further expanding opportunities for international students in that region.
“The issue of using the Malaysian University English Test in Russia was raised at the second meeting of the Working Group on Education, Science, and Technology of the Joint Russian-Malaysian Commission on Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation between Russia and Malaysia,” commented Timirkhan Alishev, Vice Rector for International Affairs. “The introduction of this exam at Kazan University is a great advantage for our university, opening up opportunities for Malaysian youth and young people from other countries in the Asia-Pacific region to enroll in our English-language programs. Undoubtedly, this initiative will make a significant contribution to strengthening the educational partnership between our countries.”
It should be noted that, in order to enroll in basic higher education programs in Russian, foreign citizens, by decision of the examination commission, have the right to use the results of the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TRKI) as the result of the internal entrance exam of Russian as a foreign language. The test results are recognized by the university as the results of entrance exams conducted independently by the university. TRKI is a system of state exams that confirm the level of proficiency in Russian as a foreign language in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The book 80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War: Memory, Reconstruction and Prospects was published in Brazil. The monograph was prepared by a team of Brazilian authors, and the editorial board included three representatives of Russian universities. Among them is Dr Ilikova.
“I was invited to participate in the project by my foreign colleagues, whom I met during my last year’s internship in Brazil – Professor Daniela Vieira Secches of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais and researcher Valdir Da Silva Bezerra of the Group for BRICS Studies at the University of São Paulo,” comments the interviewee.
The project was created to reconstruct the history of the main events of 1941-1945, as well as to study the issue of the significance of historical memory for modern Russia.
“It is noteworthy that experts and the people of Brazil are eager to better understand our point of view and learn more about the history of Russia,” Ilikova notes.
The importance of the book is due to two fundamental reasons, one of which is the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.
“The second reason is that, according to Brazilian experts and the authors of the book, there has been a movement in the West in recent decades that seeks to rethink and question the Soviet Union’s contribution to the victory over Nazism,” she adds.
The preface of the monograph talks about the impact of this movement on many European countries, where there is actually a process of rehabilitation of figures associated with the ideology of Nazism.
As the associate professor explained, the authors provide historical arguments that testify to the key role of the USSR in the victory as opposed to the revisionist narratives of a number of Western countries.
“It is in this context that the importance of the Soviet people’s contribution to the victory over Nazism and to the formation of the international order we know today must be emphasized,” the Associate Professor believes.
The tagline is Modern Pedagogical Education in International, National and Regional Dimensions: Dialogue between Russia, China, and Uzbekistan.
The organizers are Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kazan Federal University, Russian Academy of Education, Northeast Normal University (China), Liaoning Normal University (China), Samarkand State University (Uzbekistan), Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages (Uzbekistan), Shakhrisabz State Pedagogical Institute (Uzbekistan), and Kary-Niazi National Institute of Pedagogical Education (Uzbekistan).
The event will be a platform for discussing current and potential international research projects in teacher education, as well as presenting research results in teacher training, practices to exchange experiences and opinions, and improve the educational process.
“Last year we successfully held the tenth forum, which again became one of the largest events in its field in our country. Then it was decided that the eleventh IFTE will be held in the format of coordination meetings. In this way, we will create a system typical for world conferences, when large events are held one year and smaller ones the next. IFTE-2025 will gather more than 200 participants from dozens of Russian universities and, most importantly, foreign scientists from China, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and others. This is extremely significant in today’s conditions. Foreign colleagues are interested in the reforms taking place in the system of Russian pedagogical education, and the case of Kazan University in teacher training is still relevant. The point is that in a few years we have been able to build a highly effective system of teacher education, which has been internationally recognized in rankings: KFU is among the top 100 universities in the world according to THE and QS. This year in one of the most authoritative QS ratings we are ranked 94th and 2nd in Russia, in RAEX in the subject area Pedagogy we are ranked 4th, which together speaks of the competitiveness and recognition of our model not only at the Russian, but also at the international level,” Director of the Institute of Psychology and Education Aidar Kalimullin says.
The program of the forum in Kazan includes two main topics: Global Education: Comparative Research in Teacher Training and Teacher Training for Sustainable Development of Countries.
The geographical scope of IFTE is expanding. On 3 – 5 June, the event is going to be continued in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
“Holding the event in Uzbekistan will allow colleagues not only to tell about the developments, the model of teacher education of Kazan Federal University, but also to learn about the processes taking place now in Central Asia, which is experiencing a huge educational boom, when new higher education institutions are being built and opened, and teacher education is under the closest attention of the government. I hope that holding IFTE – 2025: Uzbekistan will become an important event in the development of Russian-Uzbekistani cooperation in education and science,” Dr Kalimullin adds.
There is also a technical innovation this time. This year the organizers are using the tri-language AI simultaneous translation system among Russian, English, and Chinese for the first time.
The forum partner is the Federal Educational and Methodological Association in Education and Pedagogical Sciences.
The hero of this issue of Second Home is Rami Allouche from Lebanon, a second-year student of the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology. He came to Russia in 2022 to enroll in the Preparatory School.
Why Russia and Kazan University?
According to Rami, Kazan University is distinguished by a variety of interesting study programs and highly qualified teachers, “I really like the atmosphere at the university and the city itself. It combines history and modernity. Kazan immediately attracted me with its unique architectural style, coziness and hospitality of people. It seems lively and dynamic, but at the same time it retains its special atmosphere. Of course, there were some things that came as a surprise to me, such as the climate and everyday life, but they only added to the color.”
Adapting to life in the country
During the conversation, Rami admitted that the main difficulty in adapting to Russia was the language barrier, as he had not studied Russian before.
“At first it was difficult to understand teachers and talk to people in everyday life. I actively tried to immerse myself in the language environment. I talked a lot with my classmates, attended extra classes and used different resources to learn the language. Gradually I got used to the climate and routines, and the support of friends and staff created the conditions for getting used to it,” the student shares.
The young man admits that now some teachers do not immediately notice that he is a foreigner, as the level of Russian language skills has become an order of magnitude higher.
“For comfortable learning I use different methods: I watch movies and read books in Russian, communicate with friends and classmates, and also try to participate in various events where you can practice the language in live conversation. This approach helps me not only to maintain my level, but also to constantly develop,” he adds.
Extracurricular activities at Kazan Federal University
Rami is actively involved in the student life of the university. He is the head of the Sector for International Activities. Moreover, he created the project Sirin – your friend in Russia, aimed at supporting and adapting international students, and manages it.
“I was also honored with the title of KFU Student of the Year in the nomination Best International Student. I like to participate in the university’s cultural events, for example, I sing patriotic songs as part of student concerts at UNICS. It helps not only to express myself, but also to better understand the local culture and make new acquaintances,” the young man notes.
Russian culture and traditions
During his stay, the Lebanese national was impressed by people’s attitude to family values, traditions, and the history of their country.
“I was surprised by how important a role holidays play. From large-scale state ones to folk and religious ones. For example, the tradition of meeting New Year and Christmas with loved ones, as well as celebrating Pancake Day with colorful festivities and treats left very vivid impressions. Besides, I was amazed by Russian art: music, literature, theater have a very strong influence on people’s life and outlook,” emphasizes the interviewee.
In the near future he plans to perform songs in the Tatar language. He wants to get to know Tatar culture better and contribute to its popularization among students.
Love for Russian and Tatar cuisine
“I like Russian dishes very much. Among my favorites are borscht, dumplings, olivier salad, and vinaigrette. When it comes to Tatar cuisine, I would mention some national dishes such as echpochmak, chak-chak, and kystybyy. Each has its own unique flavor and its own traditions of cooking. Tatar cuisine is diverse and very tasty, and it is a pleasure for me to discover new culinary horizons,” the student says.
Favorite places
Rami visited the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, which made a special impression on him, “It is very interesting to get acquainted with the history and culture of the region. All the expositions are well decorated, there are many artifacts that tell about the centuries-old past of Tatarstan and Kazan. I also visited the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg – one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Its collection simply amazes with its variety and scale: from ancient objects to works of great artists. The atmosphere of the museum is inspiring, and I enjoyed walking through the halls and getting acquainted with the art of different eras.”
In the future, Allouche wants to live in Russia. In his opinion, our country offers many opportunities for comfortable study and successful work.
The two-day event brought together more than 150 specialists from Russia, China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Among the participants were representatives of the academic community, employees of oilfield service and oil production companies, including such industry giants as Gazprom Neft, Tatneft, SIBUR, SNF Vostok, as well as Chinese Startwell (Beijing) Technology Co. and Vietsovpetro (Vietnam). The focus of attention was on topical issues and prospects for the development of chemical enhanced oil recovery (CEOR) methods.
Kazan University was represented at the event byVice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, Director of the Technology Park of Small Tonnage Chemical Technologies Mikhail Varfolomeev, as well as Deputy Director of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies (IGPT) Ildus Chukmarov, and others.
The key event of the first day was the plenary session “The role of companies and regional authorities in the development of technologies for enhanced oil recovery”. Timur Khalitov, Director of the Science and Technology Foundation of the Republic of Tatarstan, made a report on consortiums in petrochemistry. Bulat Ganiev, Head of the Field Development Department of the Tatneft-Production structural unit of Tatneft, spoke about practical aspects of innovation implementation. Alexey Vashkevich, Deputy Head of the Exploration and Production Technological Development of Gazprom Neft, familiarized the audience with the corporate strategies of technological development. Svetlana Girfanova, Director of SIBUR’s Oil and Gas Refining and Production Division, presented new approaches in oil refining. Irina Gvelesiani, General Director of SNF Vostok LLC, informed about international experience in applying chemical methods of enhanced oil recovery.
In an interview with the journalist, Anatoly Zamriy, General Director of the Intersectoral Expert Analytical Center of the Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia, said, “I would like to thank the conference organizer – Kazan Federal University. Development of new technologies is one of the priorities for the state and business. The companies and specialists gathered here create the very scientific novelty that moves our industry forward. Kazan is an ideal place for such a dialog. Tatarstan is rightfully leading in innovative development, largely due to the coordinated work of the republic’s leadership, scientists and industrialists.”
Farid Gubaidullin, Associate Professor of the Department of Petroleum Engineering of KFU, told about the oil recovery enhancement reagents created at KFU. His report was entitled “Monomer-polymer complexes and surfactant compositions for increasing the productivity of oil reservoirs”.
Ildus Chukmarov made presentations on Kazan Federal University and the Center for Advanced Training. He focused on the courses and internships organized by the center.
The lecture “Improving the efficiency of IOR using different reagents: world experience and new developments” was delivered by Mikhail Varfolomeev, and the methodological approach to the study and comparative characterization of chemical reagents used in flow-reducing technologies was presented by Sergey Nazarychev, Research Associate of the Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery.
“The conference has become a traditional meeting place not only for representatives of the academic community, but also for the industry, in particular oil production and oilfield service companies, as well as enterprises producing chemicals and equipment for the industry. This year we heard a lot of reports on interesting topics related to the development of new chemistry, new materials and oil recovery technologies,” said Dr Varfolomeev. “The average recovery factor of black gold is about 35-40 percent. Chemical methods of oil recovery enhancement are one of the main ways to extract hard-to-recover oil.”
According to the scientist, this year’s conference was dedicated to the Energy Strategy of the Russian Federation for 2050, approved in April 2025.
“In this strategy there is a block related to enhanced oil recovery technologies, one of them is chemical EOR,” Mikhail Varfolomeev specified. “Today much attention is paid to the creation of full-fledged chains – from development to production and implementation, as well as the formation of consortiums between different organizations, which will accelerate the development of these chains.”
Phi Manh Tung, deputy head of the oil and gas development department of Vietsovpetro, a joint Russian-Vietnamese enterprise, said of his company, “The shelf field we are developing jointly with your country is called White Tiger. We have to maintain the oil production volume, so the selection of chemical methods of oil recovery enhancement is of great importance to us. We have come to learn from your experience in the implementation of projects in the field of chemical EOR, as well as to share our own. Besides, we are actively working on increasing oil recovery factor in our company. Almost all oil producing companies are now engaged in solving this urgent task, and we are no exception.”
Deputy Director for Science of ALTIM LLC Stanislav Karchevsky and his colleagues came from Ufa, “For the first time at this conference we visited three years ago as listeners, in the following years we made actual reports on the topic of mechanical destruction of polymer solutions. And today we are already demonstrating a device developed by our company to regulate the flow of polymer solution with low degradation characteristic for polymer flooding. When injecting the solution, the device does not create critical stresses, which are the main factor of polymer molecules rupture.”
Chen Jianqiao (China), Commercial Director of Startwell (Beijing) Technology Co, believes that the conference is a good platform for communication between representatives from different countries, “We were able to learn what interesting scientific research is being conducted in Russia, including at Kazan University, and also presented the achievements of our country. I would like to cooperate with IGPT in oil and gas. We see that our Russian colleagues rely on international achievements in their work, use the latest technologies and the latest equipment.”
