QazaqGaz STC to cooperate with CNPC Research Institute of Oil Exploration and Development

On November 23 in Beijing, the QazaqGaz Scientific and Technical Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development (RIPED), Kazinform News Agency reports. 

As a press release from QazaqGaz reads, the document was signed by Saule Samekina, Deputy General Director for Analytics and Training of QazaqGaz STC LLP, and Li Yong, Deputy General Director of PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development.

One of the main areas of cooperation with RIPED is developing design, engineering, research work, and technical standards in the gas sector. This will address several issues - from studying the problems of main gas transport, underground gas storage, and gas metering matters during commercial operations and distribution to the end consumer to difficulties of applying the best achievements of science through standardization and installing IoT sensors during gas transportation and distribution.

According to Saule Samekina, the critical point in interaction with the research institute will be the development of innovative technologies in  green energy - the implementation of investment projects in the field of green hydrogen in the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of domestic and foreign investors, specialized foreign organizations, and investment funds. In turn, this will contribute to the attraction of the best global practices in the development of the green hydrogen sector, the development of the hydrogen economy in the country for sustainable and low-emission energy supply with the necessary market, technological, and regulatory framework for the construction of factories, electricity generation, expansion of hydrogen delivery infrastructure and applied technologies.

According to Alibek Mardanov, Deputy General Director for Science and Innovation of QazaqGaz STC LLP, special attention will be paid to solving production problems, considering 3D modeling and 3D printing of equipment and spare parts.

The idea is to create a database of all the parts needed, their design, and how they can be made using a 3D printer. This helps produce any spare parts that may suddenly be needed, he said.

The QazaqGaz delegation will also participate in a technical seminar with colleagues from the Institute. The conference will cover the following areas: exploration and development of deep gas deposits, unconventional deposits, engineering technologies, and special software.

A Roadmap on cooperation with RIPED is set to be signed in December.

QazaqGaz STC is interested in cooperation with advanced technology partners and R&D centers and is working to attract leading technical universities in Kazakhstan and abroad.

In early November, QazaqGaz STC signed a memorandum of cooperation with Gazprom VNIIGAZ LLC on a range of issues of scientific and innovative activities within the framework of the XII St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, and in the middle of the month, together with Baker Hughes, held a competitive selection from among QazaqGaz employees for intensive training - programs at Baker Hughes University in Italy.