hydraulic fracturing

Verkhnechonskneftegaz (part of Rosneft) achieved an economic effect of more than 1 billion roubles in 2025 through the implementation of a production efficiency improvement programme. Proposals from the company’s specialists were introduced into the operation of pumping equipment, electrical equipment, casing and production strings, logging systems, as well as in …

Scientists from the Ufa Research Institute of Rosneft have patented an innovative method for evaluating the technological efficiency of oil and gas field development. The solution makes it possible to determine the most suitable well completion technologies, including hydraulic fracturing technologies, taking into account the geological characteristics of different areas …

RN-Uvatneftegaz (part of the oil production complex of Rosneft Oil Company) increased its hydrocarbon reserves by 12 million tons of oil equivalent in 2025, replenishing production by 109%. The reserve growth was ensured by successful geological exploration activities and re-evaluation of resources at producing fields. Reserves of the new Yuzhno-Keumskoye …

Kondaneft (part of Rosneft’s oil production complex) achieved an economic effect of more than 1.1 billion rublesfollowing the implementation of production efficiency improvement projects in 2025. Among the implemented initiatives were 15 innovations developed by the company’s specialists. The greatest economic effect was achieved in the areas of well logging …

At Well No. 10000 of the Yuzhno-Balykskoye Field (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug), owned by RN-Yuganskneftegaz, the TAGRAS-RS division of TAGRAS Holding carried out a high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HF) operation with the injection of 310 tons of proppant. A key factor in the success of the operation was the use of an …

Oil production in the United States is likely to decline next year, but the scale of the downturn will be significantly reduced thanks to the Gulf of Mexico. According to Wood Mackenzie, offshore producers in the Gulf are expected to add 300,000 barrels per day in 2025, and an additional …

Scientists from Perm Polytechnic University, in collaboration with colleagues from China, have developed a method of enhanced waterless hydraulic fracturing. This could improve the efficiency of oil and gas production from unconventional reservoirs, according to a report from PNIPU obtained by the Devon news agency. Shale oil and gas deposits …

Rosneft celebrates the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the Samotlor oil field, one of the largest in the world. Its history began on May 29, 1965, when the exploratory well R-1 produced its first oil at a flow rate of 300 cubic meters per day. Just four years later, …

The Rosneft Research Institute in Ufa hosted a large-scale scientific and technical conference titled “Innovative Technologies in Hydrocarbon Production” as part of the Russian Oil and Gas Chemical Forum. The conference brought together over 700 experts from leading oil industry companies representing 40 cities across Russia. More than 200 presentations …

Shaping the Future of Well Engineering in Kazakhstan The KDR 2025 Well Engineering Forum returns on 18 September 2025, marking its 10th anniversary edition as the leading platform for drilling, completion, and production in Kazakhstan. The event will take place at the prestigious Rixos President Hotel in Astana, gathering key …