Ukhta University Acts as an Expert at the International Energy Forum

On September 29-30, Atyrau hosted 11th Forum of Interregional Cooperation of Russia and Kazakhstan, which has discussed Innovation in the Hydrocarbon Industry as the main theme. During the forum, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Kazakhstan's Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed the key issues of energy cooperation. Among the participants of the event there were heads of key ministries and departments, representatives of the federal subjects of Russian Federation and Kazakhstan's regions.

The event also featured the Youth Forum "KAZENERGY-leadership and innovation", where, along with the largest oil and gas companies of both participating countries (such as Lukoil, Tatneft, KazMunaiGas, Omskneftekhimproject, etc.) USTU acted as expert, too. 

Nikolay Serdyukov, a 4th year student of NGD-3-11 group of the Institute of Geology, Oil and Gas Production and Pipeline Transport represented Ukhta University and delivered a speech. It should be noted that among the five experts who participated in the Young Oilers - Horizons of Cooperation session, Ukhta State Technical University was the only university to represent the two states. The high level of competence of the Ukhta university representative was marked by a number of forum participants. According to the results of work in the working group, USTU delegate was personally invited by the USUE Rector M. Fedorov to participate in the 6th Eurasian Economic Youth Forum "Dialogue of Civilizations: A World Without War", which will be held in the city of Yekaterinburg. 

Work of speakers and participants of the forum was held in the concept of foresight sessions, three rounds of 40 minutes. The forum participants were offered to discuss topical issues facing the oil and gas companies. During their work five teams led by the experts made their recommendations, prepared their final resolution and signed a memorandum on cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Recommendations received in the course of sessions were transmitted to the relevant government authorities, members of parliament, business associations and the media. The similarly-named exhibition "Innovation in the hydrocarbon industry" was also organized in the framework of the forum. USTU's installation presented among others was awarded diplomas of the Ministries of Energy of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

The event programme included tours of various oil and gas enterprises in Atyrau and visiting historical sites. On the second day of the forum a friendly football match was held between the teams of Russia and Kazakhstan. 

In conclusion of the Forum, Heads of States signed the project for drilling of new ultra-deep wells.