Geomechanics - Discussion Nafta Club
Discussion Nafta Club (DNC) was held in Kazan on October 13-14, 2022, addressing the challenges of implementing "Geomechanics in oil and gas projects".
Traditionally, DNC is run for one organization; however, this was the first event to bring together several organisations from the petroleum industry sector. Among the participants were operating companies, oilfield service companies, science and technology centres and universities. This was done to address the current needs in Russian Federation and discuss important matters between companies in the oil and gas sector. The benefit of running DNC among several companies is the ability to share corporate experience in solving practical and managerial solutions to common tasks and challenges.
This year's DNC featured representatives from Gazprom Neft Science and Technology Centre, Tatneft, Innopolis University, RAS Institute of Oil and Gas Problems, and Almetyevsk State Oil Institute. Some of the attendees joined the event online to participate in the discussions.
This DNC discussion topic was: "Geomechanics in oil and gas projects".
This topic that concerns problems and challenges in Geomechanics was not chosen at random, it is highly important to all participating organizations at DNC, as they all have Geomechanics projects that can be further improved through discussion. All organizations brought a wide array of ideas and were willing to share their past experience to help others to develop of effective solutions.
Over the course of two days, participants exchanged views of their company strategy to progress in Geomechanics, identified the most serious problems and challenges, discussed possible solutions, and developed recommendations and practical solutions that can be implemented on participating companies' oilfields.
Following the discussions, a Protocol was prepared containing the results of the discussions, as well as recommendations and management decisions for further implementation in their oilfields.
The format and results of this DNC format received positive feedback from the organizers. Participate regard it as a very useful and important tool.
The Nafta College team intends to continue to develop this kind of collaborative format and bring new ideas to solve challenged in oil and gas sector.
Nafta College thanks all DNC participants for fruitful collaboration, and we are looking forward to seeing you at the next event!
The Discussion Nafta Club (DNC) is a unique intellectual platform for closed discussion of challenges, where each member can exchange their opinions and advice solutions on various industry-specific areas. During each session, participants discuss strategic and tactical plans to find a right solution that meets their needs, discuss scientific and industrial trends, exchange experience between participants of difference sectors and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of existing solutions.
Nafta College organized this event with the assistance of the partner company Sofoil.