Gazprom Neft, Skoltech and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra are Developing Technologies for Producing “Difficult” Oil
Gazprom Neft, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and Research and Analytical Center for Rational Subsoil Use named after V.I.Shpilman in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra signed an agreement on the creation of an engineering center for the development and commercialization of technologies for exploration and production of hard-to-recover hydrocarbons. The implementation of the project will make it possible to create the largest laboratory complex in Russia for studying “difficult” oil.
The document was signed by Kirill Strizhnev, General Director of Gazpromneft – Technological Partnerships, Alexander Kuleshov, Rector of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and Head of the Center for Rational Subsoil Use named after V.I. V.I.Shpilman Petr Stulov. The partners will create a joint venture and a full-cycle engineering center based on the Skoltech Oil and Gas Laboratory and the Core Research Center in Khanty-Mansiysk. The division will become a platform for scientific and technical experiments, development of technologies for exploration and production of “difficult” hydrocarbons, as well as modern methods of enhanced oil recovery. In addition, the center will develop solutions for the production, transportation and storage of hydrogen, technologies for capturing and storing CO2.
The subdivision will concentrate unique equipment for studying rock samples of hard-to-recover and unconventional oil. The engineering center specialists will implement projects in the field of integrated support for petrophysical, geophysical and geological modeling, optimization of drilling, well completion and hydraulic fracturing.
“The project to create an engineering center for the development and commercialization of promising solutions for the study and development of hard-to-recover reserves has no analogues in Russia. Together with our partners, we will be able to offer the market a wide range of studies, the results of which will be in demand both in the production of “difficult” oil, and in the creation of new materials, additive technologies and approaches to capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide. “Alexey Vashkevich Director for Technological Development, Gazprom Neft
“Gazprom Neft, Yugra and Skoltech have been systematically studying hard-to-recover reserves for many years. During this time, we have acquired unique competencies, formed professional teams, created and implemented new solutions for the development of bazhene and other types of “difficult” hydrocarbons. The synergy of expertise, experience and resources of partners will help create disruptive technologies. These solutions will help in overcoming the challenges we face, and will also be commercialized and available to other market participants – both in Russia and our colleagues abroad, including in the Middle East. “Kirill Strizhnev General Director of Gazpromneft – Technological Partnerships
“We are long-term partners with Gazprom Neft. For many years we have been not only fulfilling contracts for colleagues, but also getting a lot from them: production experience, technological professionalism, the ability to set practically important tasks. Skoltech has created a unique laboratory for the study of cores and fluids, which has no analogues in Russia. The creation of the joint venture will enable the launch of exploration and production technologies created by Skoltech and partners to the market. I think that we will achieve a lot within the framework of the joint engineering center with Gazprom Neft and Yugra. “Alexander Kuleshov rector of Skoltech
“By launching a high-tech project with partners, we are creating a tool for overcoming industry-wide challenges associated with the production of ‘difficult’ oil. At the same time, we are solving the important task of attracting and retaining highly qualified specialists in KhMAO-Yugra. I am sure that the pool and scale of technology projects in the center’s portfolio will be interesting and will satisfy the professional ambitions of both talented young scientists and experienced professionals. “Petr Stulov Head of the NAC RN named after IN AND. Spielman
