Gazprom’s Science and Technology Prize

Development and adoption of a centralized system for the modeling and optimization of the operating modes of Gazprom’s gas transmission systems on the basis of the Astra-gaz software-and-computing complex

A unique vertically integrated information management system for the dispatch control of a complex multi-level gas transmission system (GTS) has been created on the basis of mathematical modeling of gas transmission processes.

In terms of the control functions available, the system surpasses all of its most well-known foreign analogues, such as those by L.E.K. Consulting (Denmark), Simone (Czech Republic) and Ganesi (Germany).

The newly developed system has been put into permanent use at all levels of Gazprom's dispatch control operations and now covers more than 10,000 facilities in all gas transmission subsidiaries, providing a high level of detail with regard to gas supply schemes, so much so that each separate block valve site is under control.

The integrated information environment ensures an effective coordination of the activities carried out by the dispatch services at different levels to promptly control the process equipment during standard situations, abnormal situations and emergencies.

Supervisor of the work: B. Posyagin (Gazprom)

A. Kutyrev, D. Levitsky, V. Tsybulnik (Gazprom Razvitie), V. Gerke, V. Podmarkov, V. Rubel (Gazprom), V. Grabovets, O. Stepanenko (Gazprom Transgaz Samara), V. Vishnyakov (Gazprom Tsentrremont)

Development and widespread adoption of a package of diagnostic instruments to be used in major repairs of gas pipelines

A package of highly informative flaw detection technologies and tools has been developed for external automated ultrasonic inspection of welds and gas pipeline body.

The package ensures a high efficiency of flaw detection activities and the required reliability of their results.

With the adoption of this innovation, the quality of gas pipeline inspections has increased, while the costs incurred for their performance have decreased. 

Supervisor of the work: V. Salyukov (Gazprom)

B. Bukhovtsev (Gazprom Transgaz Moscow), Yu. Alexandrov (Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta), P. Sozonov (Gazprom Transgaz Yekaterinburg), I. Veliyulin (Orgenergogaz), A. Samokrutov (Acoustic Control Systems), N. Aleshin, M. Grigoriev, A. Shatov, M. Syrkin (“Svarka i Kontrol (Welding and Control)” Scientific & Training Center at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University)

Multivariate model of a gas transmission plan, as well as the automation of gas balance development and calculation of the main financial-and-economic performance indicators of Gazprom

A mathematical model of a gas transmission plan has been developed that takes into account the interconnections between the main financial-and-economic performance indicators of Gazprom's gas business and the planned gas transmission indicators.

The designated software package for the model is integrated with the existing databases of Gazprom and allows the calculations of the Company's financial-and-economic performance indicators to be automated.

Thanks to the high level of elaboration and detail embedded in the model, it serves to develop quarterly and yearly gas transmission plans for a three-year period and draw up midterm budgets of Gazprom. 

Supervisor of the work: A. Kruglov (Gazprom)

V. Grishko, A. Kudryavtsev (NIIgazeconomika), P. Karaev, I. Kazimir, S. Novikov, O. Repina, I. Shatalov, I. Sorokin, V. Yatsenko (Gazprom)

Improvement of the technology for separation of hydrocarbons from natural gas at the helium plant of Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg

With a view to increasing the output of the most marketable and expensive hydrocarbon products, enhancing their quality and reducing the production costs at the helium plant of Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg, the technologies for natural gas treatment, liquefaction and fractionation have been optimized in a stepwise manner.

As a result of the upgrades introduced into natural gas cooling systems and due to the adoption of a new method for zeolite regeneration and cooling during adsorption processes, the capacity of the process equipment has been increased, the operating costs have been reduced and the output of additional products (namely, helium, ethane and natural gas liquids) has been achieved.

Supervisor of the work: A. Mokshaev

A. Bryukhov, N. Gesko, A. Isaev, D. Panteleev (Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg), N. Kislenko (Gazprom Razvitie), A. Bessonny, G. Fedorov (LENNIIHIMMASH)

Creation and adoption of novel sci-tech and technological solutions for developing Gazprom’s resource base in southern Russia

The authors of the research work have developed new efficient methods and technologies for forecasting, prospecting and exploration of gas condensate fields, well drilling, drilling-in and testing of producing horizons in the subsalt complex of the Caspian Depression.

The innovative technical and technological solutions for the construction of unique super deep wells in the difficult geological conditions of the Caspian Depression have made it possible to drill to the design depths two key appraisal wells and obtain important geological information which has become the basis for discovering a field of a conceptually new type. As a result, a large gas and condensate field named Zapadno-Astrakhanskoye with its С1+С2 gas reserves amounting to 141 billion cubic meters was recorded in the state register. 

Supervisor of the work: A. Dmitrievsky (Oil and Gas Research Institute of the RAS)

V. Mnatskanov (Gazprom Bureniye), A. Gnoevykh, N. Kabanov (Gazprom), B. Korotkov, A. Potapov (Gazprom VNIIGAZ), A. Ilyin, A. Tokman (Gazprom Dobycha Astrakhan), A. Brodsky (AGE (Astrakhan Geophysical Expedition)), Yu. Volozh (Geological Institute of the RAS)

Development and implementation of a system of technologies and methods for gas dynamic research in wells, that have made it possible to create scientifically substantiated digital models of fields in order to provide efficient control and optimization of their development and operation

The authors of the research work have developed technologies and methods for gas dynamic research in wells that make it possible to obtain reliable data for building a digital, geological and filtration models of the Yety-Purovskoye field.

The use of the modeling results has made it possible to determine the best possible option for the development of the Yety-Purovskoye field, providing for a rational transfer of the operating load to separate units, wells and formations, which entails the increase in gas production.

Supervisor of the work: A. Kononov

A. Kolmakov, S. Kreknin, R. Shakurov, E. Yakimov (Gazprom Dobycha Noyabrsk), S. Ershov (Gazprom), I. Klochan, V. Kovalyov, M. Pasechnik (Gazpromneft – Noyabrskneftegazgeofizika), D. Gulyaev (Gazpromneft Science and Technology Center)

A system for supporting decision-making on efficient dispatching control of the inter-field header of Gazprom Dobycha Urengoy

The authors of the research work have created an entirely new information system for supporting decision-making with regard to controlling the inter-field header of Gazprom Dobycha Urengoy, which is a complex gas transmission facility.

The system ensures a comprehensive multi-factor analysis of the inter-field header's operating mode, as well as automation for the process of detecting abnormal situations and emergencies. Automation of the processes has made it possible to significantly shorten the time for isolating an emergency pipeline section, minimize gas losses and reduce the possible environmental damage, as well as to increase the operational safety of gas condensate fields located in the region.

Supervisor of the work: S. Sorokin

S. Bondar, M. Yarullin (Gazprom Dobycha Urengoy), V. Nikanorov, A. Paramonov, V. Shashukov (Gazprom), L. Berner, A. Roshchin, Yu. Zeldin (AtlantikTransgazSistema), N. Dvoryanchikov (Gazavtomatika)

Automated process control at the Cenomanian gas production sites of the Zapolyarnoye oil, gas and condensate field

The authors of the research work have developed and implemented the algorithms for automated process control at the gas production sites of the Zapolyarnoye field, which make it possible to minimize the risks of deviations from the design values of the operational parameters of production facilities.

The implementation of the algorithms in automated control systems has ensured the optimal regulation of all process units, from a wellhead to an inter-field header, and has made it possible to bring the production sites to their design capacity.

Supervisor of the work: O. Andreev

A. Arabsky, S. Gunkin, O. Khasanov, A. Koryakin, R. Minigulov, D. Popov, V. Sommer, S. Zavyalov (Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg), A. Lykov (Gazprom)

Development and implementation of a technology for re-insulating large-diameter gas pipelines by means of lifting them inside the trench

A number of theoretical and experimental studies have been performed, resulting in scientific substantiation and experimental confirmation of a possibility for re-insulating large-diameter gas pipelines by means of lifting them inside the trench, and optimal process parameters for the chosen re-insulation layout have been determined.

The technology makes it possible to minimize the scope of excavations and lifting & lowering operations, keep intact the trench bed for laying re-insulated gas pipelines, and make diagnostic and repair works more convenient.

Supervisor of the work: S. Pashin

R. Askarov, M. Chuchkalov, R. Usmanov (Gazprom Transgaz Ufa), N. Bulychev (Gazprom), V. Chichelov (Gazprom Transgaz Tchaikovsky), D. Doev (Gazprom Tsentrremont), A. Reshetnikov (Orgenergogaz), A. Gumerov (Institute of Energy Resources Transportation Problems), N. Khallyev (Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas)

Adoption of a new protective coating on the basis of a reinforced blanket material (RAM), as well as a technology and equipment for its mechanical application during re-insulation operations at gas trunklines

In order to reduce the amount of pipeline defects caused by underfilm corrosion, the authors of the research work have developed new thermoplastic insulation materials and technologies for applying said materials on the pipeline surface when performing comprehensive overhauls of large-diameter pipelines located in different climatic zones.

A scientifically substantiated choice of the properties of thermoplastic materials and on-site testing of re-insulation technology have ensured a high quality of the insulation coating applied, with the required adhesion, evenness and controllable thickness.

Supervisor of the work: V. Yugai

V. Gorchakov, V. Malinin, V. Shlepkin (Gazprom Transgaz Yugorsk), A. Kolotovsky, D. Petrov (Gazprom), A. Sazonov (Gazprom VNIIGAZ), V. Denisov, Yu. Glukhov (Delan), S. Fakhretdinov (STEKLONiT)