Gazprom’s Science and Technology Prize

Development and creation of the BITA-1 non-contact system for current measurement in underground pipelines

An import-substituting non-contact system for current measurement in underground pipelines has been developed, which makes it possible to determine in a single stage the location and laying depth of a gas pipeline and the state of the insulation coating, measure cathodic protection current distribution, as well as identify the areas of possible hazardous contacts and adverse impact of external utilities on gas pipeline facilities.

The commercial operation of the system at Gazprom's subsidiaries has reduced labor input and enhanced the accuracy of diagnostic works.

Supervisor of the work: A. Puzhaylo

A. Krivdin, V. Mussonov, E. Spiridovich (Giprogaztsentr), K. Anoshin, D. Zapevalov (Volgotransgaz), A. Tyurin (Severgazprom), M. Dolganov, N. Petrov (Gazprom)

Development and adoption of a technology for repairing main gas lines (main condensate lines) and for tying-in pipeline branches and connection pipelines by means of hot-tapping

The authors of the research paper have developed a technology that ensures safety and high quality of tie-in works for pipeline branches and connection pipelines and repair works on defective areas of gas pipelines and shut-off & control valves.

The technology is suitable for a wide range of pipelines that are used for the transmission of natural gas, stable and unstable condensate, natural gas liquids, and petroleum products under a pressure of up to 75 atm.

The adoption of said technology has made it possible to considerably reduce the amount of non-productive gas losses and decrease expenditures for repair works at gas trunklines.

Supervisor of the work: P. Sozonov

F. Batalov, V. Melnik, F. Yusupov (Uraltransgaz), A. Bashkin, M. Mosyagin, Yu. Nishchitenko, Yu. Petrov (Surgutgazprom), A. Voloshin, E. Vyshemirsky (Gazprom)

Development and adoption of technologies for the inspection of pipes and pipeline fittings for their use at gas infrastructure facilities

The authors of the research paper have developed a technology that makes it possible, through the application of a number of scientifically substantiated criteria, to use the pipes and pipeline fittings that were not approved for use before.

The adoption of said technology has ensured a significant reduction in the amount of new products being purchased, including imported ones.

Supervisor of the work: V. Medvedev

A. Dokutovich, M. Korolev, F. Tukhbatullin, V. Urusov, N. Volgina (Gaznadzor), V. Dedeshko (Gazprom)

Gas industry development history

The research paper systemically summarizes the experience gained during the development of gas condensate fields, as well as in the course of the construction and full-scale operation of a unique system of gas trunklines. The sector's industrial history is conveyed by its direct participants and creators, from the gas industry's top managers to the specialists of its key production units.

The publishing of the research work helps promote gas industry jobs, raise the public recognition of Gazprom's activities, and strengthen its image of a company which takes care of its employees and maintains the continuity of the best corporate traditions. 

Supervisor of the work: S. Kalityuk

M. Golsheva, L. Kosolobenkova, A. Lipatov, A. Milyukova, A. Pakhomov (IRTs Gazprom (Gas Industry Information and Advertising Center of Gazprom)), A. Sedykh (Gazprom, retiree)

A remotely operated diagnostic set of equipment for in-line inspection of the piping of Gazprom’s compressor stations

The authors of the research paper have developed a remotely operated diagnostic set of equipment that makes it possible to perform the inspection of pipelines of complex geometry with diameters of 700 mm and above.

As compared to its functional analogues, said diagnostic set of equipment has an explosion-proof design, is fitted out with a special device for going through vertical and inclined pipe segments, and is equipped with replaceable measurement modules.

The adoption of this new development has made it possible to reduce the time and labour input required for inspecting the piping of compressor stations and to reduce the scopes of cost-intensive excavation works.

Supervisor of the work: S. Fursenko

G. Fokin, G. Fomin, S. Saichenko, V. Sivokon (Lentransgaz), M. Fedosovsky, A. Sorokin, Yu. Streltsov (Diakont), M. Sidorochev (Gazprom)

Development and adoption of cost-effective design and technology solutions for laying gas trunklines of enhanced operational reliability based on the use of polymer materials

The newly developed technology uses innovative polymeric pipeline weight containers to provide negative buoyancy to gas trunklines. Unlike the previously used reinforced concrete pipeline weights, the novel weights can be carried in large numbers in off-road conditions, which is especially relevant in the harsh environments of the North, namely in permafrost, water flooded and swampy areas.

The adoption of the polymeric pipeline weight containers has ensured an enhanced operational reliability and industrial safety of the gas pipelines during their construction and repair. 

Supervisor of the work: A. Zakharov

S. Berezin, A. Filippov, S. Romantsov, A. Tertyshny (Severgazprom), V. Lisin (Giprogaztsentr), V. Sharygin (Severnipigaz Branch of VNIIGAZ)

Creation of a system for the protection of commercial secrets and other confidential information at Gazprom and its subsidiaries

The newly developed corporate information protection system ensures an effective information support of the managerial decisions aimed at protecting the commercial secrets of Gazprom and the restricted access information submitted to the Company by its counterparties.

The use of the system makes it possible to enhance the corporate governance efficiency and helps increase the accountability of individual employees with regard to the protection of Gazprom's confidential information from unauthorized use. 

Supervisor of the work: V. Zelenikhin (Security Service of Gazprom)

A. Budko, A. Ilyashenko, A. Pimenov, V. Pozdnyakov (Burgaz), T. Gugueva, V. Sentyuryov, I. Sinev, S. Yakovlev (Security Service of Gazprom)

Development and adoption of an information analysis system titled “Record-keeping and management of railway transportations of Gazprom’s products”

The newly developed system covers all business processes pertaining to the planning and implementation of railway freight transportations and ensures uninterrupted transportation of Gazprom's commercial products, an effective contracting and use of freight trains, cost management during the operation of railroad cars, and prompt responses to the changing external conditions.

With the adoption of the system, the amount of the Company's freight transportations has significantly increased due to the accelerated turn-around time of railroad cars.

Supervisor of the work: V. Tyurin

A. Abdulmanova, A. Filin, V. Floka, G. Gavrin, S. Ivleva, D. Klass, A. Kornienko, D. Vashchenko (Gazpromtrans), M. Garaev (Gazprom)

Development and adoption of a set of sci-tech and organizational solutions for preventing, controlling and limiting the pressures between casings in the wells of gas condensate fields in order to increase their operational safety by drawing on the example of the Astrakhanskoye gas and condensate field

The newly developed set of activities makes it possible to effectively identify the reasons, sources and the degrees of danger of the pressures between casings that are observed in wells; carry out a continuous monitoring of the dynamics of such pressures across the entire well stock of the Astrakhanskoye gas and condensate field; and control such pressures in order to limit, reduce and eliminate them.

The adoption of the development increases wells' production life between repairs, while reducing both the costs for well workover and the well downtime. 

Supervisor of the work: E. Rylov

V. Geraskin, O. Gorbacheva, D. Grinchak, D. Izyumchenko, V. Kunavin, I. Polyakov, D. Ponomarenko, V. Vasilyev (Astrakhangazprom), N. Kabanov (Gazprom)

Creation of the Yamburg – Hyperflow TM information and measurement system for the non-electrified gas well clusters of the Aneryakhinskaya area of the Yamburgskoye gas and condensate field

The newly developed information and measurement system ensures the generation and transmission of the information on the operating mode of each gas well within the non-electrified well clusters functioning in the Far North.

The system comprises such innovations as a wear-resistant flow meter equipped with a stand-alone power supply source sufficient to last for three years, a thermoelectric generator and a controller for the stand-alone power supply sources of the power generation devices, namely, a wind turbine, a solar battery and the thermoelectric generator.

With the adoption of the system, the capital investments in the construction of the power supply system of the production site and its operating costs have been reduced.

Supervisor of the work: B. Akhmetshin

A. Dyakonov, P. Frantsev, S. Gunkin, S. Zavyalov (Yamburggazdobycha), A. Lykov, V. Podyuk (Gazprom), A. Chernov, A. Derevyagin (Scientific Production Association Vympel), V. Kolomiytsev (YUZHNIIGIPROGAZ)