Gazprom’s Science and Technology Prize

Optimization of development drilling in multi-zone deposits through the introduction of a novel technology for continuous monitoring of oil production process, differentiated by facility

The authors of the research paper have developed a universal well monitoring technology that ensures a controlled and guided production of oil from a multi-zone deposit. The equipment, measuring instruments and data interpretation techniques created during the research work have made it possible to implement said technology and confirm its high efficiency.

The technology is authorized by the Central Committee for Subsoil Development in Russia (TsKR Rosnedra), and there is no alternative to it in terms of a large-scale use during oil production from low and medium flow rate wells.

With the implementation of the technology, the daily productivity rate of each well and the annual oil production volumes are increased by several times and the expenses for non-productive development drilling are reduced.

Supervisor of the work: A. Ipatov

M. Kremenetsky, V. Mazhar (Gazpromneft Science and Technology Center), V. Belous, A. Koryakov, E. Molchanov (Gazpromneft – Noyabrskneftegazgeofizika)

Comprehensive studies with regard to the operational reliability of high-strength new-generation pipes of К65 (Х80) strength class

A number of scientific and technological tasks of relevance to Gazprom have been accomplished in order to provide the Bovanenkovo – Ukhta gas trunkline with new-generation pipes.

Field tests have been performed at an unparalleled scale and under unique conditions, which made it possible to establish that pipes with a diameter of 1,420 mm of К65 (Х80) strength class can be used for natural gas transmission at a pressure of 11.8 MPa, as well as to determine the properties of pipe products required to eliminate the risk of extended emergency destructions of gas pipelines during their operation.

For the first time ever, technical requirements have been drawn up to apply to commercial batches of high-strength new-generation pipes designed for their use in the Bovanenkovo – Ukhta gas trunkline; technical specifications have been officially issued for the manufacture of the pipes; and the batch production of such pipes has been launched.

The economic benefit of the research results lies in the reduction of capital expenditures for the purchase of pipe products and construction of the linear part of the Bovanenkovo – Ukhta gas pipeline.

Supervisor of the work: D. Gaidt

O. Mishin, S. Trapeznikov (Gazprom Transgaz Yekaterinburg), S. Alimov, A. Arabey, T. Lobanova, N. Nesterov, A. Shipilov (Gazprom), V. Bespalov (Gazprom VNIIGAZ), I. Pyshmintsev (RosNITI)

Theory and practice of the use and manufacture of biologicals for the elimination of hydrocarbon pollution of the environment

The authors of the research paper have developed an environmentally friendly technology for the use of biologicals in the decontamination of hydrocarbon-polluted environmental media.

A new biological product, Bioros, has been created on the basis of new microbial strains generated during the selection work. As compared to its functional analogues, the newly developed biological product provides a more effective purification of soil contaminated with crude oil, gas condensate and other petroleum products in the northern climatic conditions, which is important for ensuring an eco-friendly development of the natural resources of northern Russia.

The technology makes it possible to completely eliminate hydrocarbon pollutions that arise as a result of both scheduled and emergency events and does not cause any secondary pollution of the environment.

Supervisor of the work: G. Akopova

I. Balakirev, S. Komarova, S. Kozlov, E. Listov, A. Prokofieva (Gazprom VNIIGAZ), A. Ishkov (Gazprom), P. Avchieva, I. Butorova (GosNIIsintezbelok)

Identifying and substantiating the optimal parameters of the gas trunkline system stretching from the fields in the Yamal Peninsula as an example of transitioning to the increased working pressure of 11.8 MPa for the transmission of ultra-large gas volumes

Key technical solutions have been substantiated for the Yamal gas transmission system project, which ensure an effective transmission of gas in perpetually frozen soils.

The authors of the research paper have proven the effectiveness of pipes made of К65 (Х80) steel with inner anti-friction coating when used at the working pressure of 11.8 MPa and have developed the activities required for year-round cooling of gas in the areas with continuous permafrost in order to prevent uncontrolled deformations of the terrain and gas pipelines during their operation.

The newly developed technical solutions have made it possible to cut the investment costs for the project through reducing its metal consumption and decreasing the number of compressor workshops required; they have also provided a higher specific capacity of the gas transmission system, while at the same time resulting in a decrease in operating costs.

Supervisor of the work: V. Milovanov

V. Vasilyev (VNIPIgazdobycha), A. Serebryakov (Gazprom), S. Dzyuba (Gazprom Invest Vostok), V. Anisimov, A. Lando, B. Sumsky (YUZHNIIGIPROGAZ), V. Safonov, O. Stureiko (Gazprom VNIIGAZ), S. Kaufman (Giprospetsgaz)

Development and adoption of digital operational communication systems for gas trunklines, gas distribution stations and gas metering stations

The authors of the research paper have developed an operational communication complex that ensures the transmission of data and provision of standard channels for remote control, dispatch communication, wired radio communication, and telephone communication in digital form. The advantage of the newly developed digital system over the existing analog systems is that it has a high resistance to interference, coupled with a high reliability and high speed of information transmission.

With the adoption of the new equipment, gas losses are reduced due to a faster response from the control systems of gas transmission facilities, and digital operational communication networks can be built with the use of the existing cable communication lines, which makes the costs for the reconstruction of facilities considerably lower.

Supervisor of the work: A. Verbilo

A. Golubnichy, A. Levkin, N. Palchikov (Gazprom Transgaz Moscow), B. Motenko (Gazprom), E. Kondratyev (Gazprom Transgaz Yekaterinburg), A. Bezrukov, A. Trukhin (Promsvyaz Production Association), N. Komarov, V. Salov (REKO-VEK)

Development of an automatic fire protection system for comprehensive gas treatment units that uses an automated drencher fire-extinguishing system and special aqueous film forming foams

The authors of the research work have developed a new automatic fire protection system for industrial facilities. The system delivers the fire-extinguishing agent to the facility 20 times faster than its existing analogues of similar functionality, while ensuring effective fire suppression at the facility, as well as its cooling and prevention of re-inflammation.

The results of the full-scale fire-response testing of the system have confirmed its high efficiency and compliance with fire safety regulations.

The results of the research work provide an economic benefit by reducing the risk of incurring material losses caused by inefficient fire-fighting methods and equipment, as well as by reducing the capital expenditures for the installation of new fire-extinguishing systems, as compared to conventionally used equipment.

Supervisor of the work: B. Dovbnya

A. Pavlenko, R. Tagiev (Gazprom Gazobezopasnost), Ya. Golko, S. Poddubsky, V. Sorkin (Gazprom), Z. Salikhov, O. Shologin (Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg), Yu. Deshevykh (EMERCOM of Russia), A. Zagidullin (Pyrocool)

Development and adoption of a replaceable flow part of the type 3N-6-25-2.2 for the GTN-6 gas compressor units installed at the booster compressor stations of the Medvezhye field

The authors of the work have developed a new configuration of the replaceable flow part (RFP) for the compressors used in the GTN-6 gas compressor units (GCUs), which ensures a more efficient functioning of GCUs at booster compressor stations operating at mature natural gas fields.

In contrast to the analogues of similar functionality, the newly developed configuration makes it possible to replace the existing RFPs of the types N-6-66-1.3, N-6-41-1.23, N-6-25-1.35, and N-6-15-1.35 without modifying their housings. Specially developed insertion and extraction tools make it possible to install new RFPs into GCUs without any structural damage to booster compressor stations.

The adoption of the results of the research work has made it possible to reduce the operational costs by means of lowering the consumption of turbine oil, fuel and start-up gas, as well as electric power.

Supervisor of the work: N. Gafarov (Gazprom)

R. Akhmadiev, V. Golubkin, I. Levin, V. Medko, S. Menshikov, I. Morozov (Gazprom Dobycha Nadym), A. Kozintsev (Gazprom), K. Markov, G. Zatkovetsky (TMZ-Turboservice)

Development and implementation of unified design solutions with regard to the systems of security equipment and counter-terrorist protection equipment of Gazprom’s facilities

In order to ensure a unified technical policy aimed at increasing the security of Gazprom's facilities, the authors of the research work have for the first time ever developed unified design solutions with regard to the systems of security equipment and counter-terrorist protection equipment of Gazprom's facilities; the new unified design solutions have been officially issued in the form of Gazprom's standard.

The use of the Company's standard by client companies during the construction of permanent works, as well as by design development companies has made it possible to reduce the time and costs for the development of design documentation with regard to the systems of security equipment and increase the quality of the design solutions used.

Supervisor of the work: S. Khomyakov (Gazprom)

V. Kozlov, V. Markelov (Gazprom Transgaz Tomsk), I. Lubkova (Gazprom), E. Demidov, A. Isaev, Yu. Lavrukhin, Yu. Popov (“Corporate Security Service of Gazprom” Branch of Gazprom), E. Kapishnikov, V. Kuznetsov (Gazproektengineering)

Development and adoption of a system for collecting, transmitting, processing and storing dispatch control and process information at Gazprom Transgaz Makhachkala

The authors of the research work have developed a system for collecting, transmitting, processing and storing dispatch control and process information, which is based on the use of innovative software-and-hardware solutions that have made it possible to create a fully functional information environment for the operations and control service of Gazprom Transgaz Makhachkala.

The functions of the dispatch personnel performing the control over gas transmission modes have been brought to a fundamentally new level, which ensures the reduction of labor input associated with receiving and processing dispatch control information, transmitting data to the upper level, and entering data into computational complexes and information systems of other enterprises.

The use of the system has made it possible to significantly reduce the time for identifying and isolating emergencies and increase the efficiency of the dispatch decisions taken.

Supervisor of the work: K. Guseinov

G. Abdurakhmanov, S. Arslanbekov, S. Gadzhiev, M. Kurbanov (Gazprom Transgaz Makhachkala), B. Grigoriev (Gazprom), I. Reshetnikov (Gazprom Tsentrremont)

Creation and implementation of an electronic archive for design & cost estimate documentation comprising a sub-system of technical-and-economic indicators of Gazprom’s facilities

A corporate system for centralized recording, storage, exchange, and use of design & cost estimate documentation in electronic format has been developed and implemented.

The use of unified requirements to the data formats, as well as to the forms and procedures of their transmission, has made it possible to considerably reduce labor input associated with the compilation of the electronic archive, while also ensuring that the information is up-to-date, consistent and accessible and guaranteeing the protection and confidentiality of the transmitted documentation.

The introduction of the new information technologies into the process of expert review of FEED and design documentation at Gazprom has made it possible to considerably increase the quality of documentation review and reduce the time required for expert review procedures.

Supervisor of the work: N. Storonsky

N. Gavryush, A. Ermakov (Gazprom Promgaz), I. Meshcherin, V. Molchanov, A. Vasilieva (Gazprom), V. Klimov, V. Voronin (Informgaz), A. Avdeev, A. Filatov (Firma AS)