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Development of the domestic hydrocarbon resource management system: Interaction of NAEN, Gubkin University, production companies, and the Oil and Gas University

Development of the Hydrocarbon Management System (HMS) Using Production Engineering Centers Based in Higher Educational Institutions


In the modern world, the importance and relevance of hydrocarbon resource management increases day by day. Hydrocarbons play a key role in global energy, so the development of an effective resource management system becomes a strategic task for countries possessing these reserves. In Russia, such a system has been developed and is called the Hydrocarbon Management System (HMS). This article will discuss the development of the HMS using production engineering centers based in higher educational institutions.

SPE Departure and Revival of the Gubkin R&D Institute

The closure of the Russian office of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) signifies the loss of an important channel for knowledge and experience exchange between Russian and foreign specialists in the oil and gas industry. The revival of the Gubkin R&D Institute can restore and expand these capabilities, providing:
  • Preservation and development of domestic expertise: The Gubkin R&D Institute will help preserve and develop the scientific knowledge and experience of Russian specialists, creating opportunities for the development of innovative research and technologies;
  • Development of the domestic education system and specialist training: The Gubkin R&D Institute will contribute to the training of highly qualified personnel, who in turn can handle the tasks of managing hydrocarbon resources and stimulate industry development;
  • Independence from foreign organizations and political situation: The closure of the Russian SPE office indicates instability and dependence on the external political situation. The revival of the Gubkin R&D Institute provides stability and independence in scientific and technical cooperation and experience exchange in the oil and gas industry;
  • Support for the national economy: The development of domestic scientific and educational organizations, such as the Gubkin R&D Institute, helps to support and stimulate the growth of the national economy, as well as protect the interests of domestic oil and gas companies;
  • Improvement of Russia's international image: The revival of the Gubkin R&D Institute demonstrates to the global community Russia's commitment to scientific and technical progress in the oil and gas industry, which can improve the international image of the country and attract foreign investment.

Overview of the Hydrocarbon Management System (HMS)

The HMS was developed by the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), the I.M. Gubkin Scientific and Technical Society of Oil and Gas Specialists, the AOOE "National Association for Subsoil Expertise", and industry specialists from several leading companies in the extraction and processing of hydrocarbon raw materials. The HMS is a domestic analog of PRMS, offering a comprehensive approach to the accounting, control, classification, and development of hydrocarbon deposits. At the same time, the HMS was developed with the aim of maintaining sovereignty and protecting the interests of domestic oil and gas companies, as well as considering the possibility of using this system in other countries where SPE is not represented or is represented, but a second reasoned opinion is required for more balanced decision-making. This ensures the harmonized development of hydrocarbon resource management at the international level, taking into account the specifics and needs of different regions, and also promotes transparency and diversity of expert evaluations in the industry. Using the HMS, cost assessments, shareholder reporting materials, and a number of other necessary financial and economic documents correspond to globally recognized standards.

Further integration of the HMS/PRMS based on national and international standards and approaches to reserves evaluation provides a number of advantages, such as:
  • uniform format of reserves reporting;
  • interaction with BRICS banks and international exchanges;
  • mutual recognition by the expert community;
  • creation of a common system of mutual recognition of evaluation and expertise results of mineral reserves.

Production Engineering Centers Based in Higher Educational Institutions

Production Engineering Centers (PECs) based in higher educational institutions, such as the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and other specialized universities, are important tools for the development of the HMS. They allow to combine scientific developments and practical activity, thus ensuring continuous development and improvement of the hydrocarbon resource management system. Interaction between PECs and higher educational institutions contributes to the training of qualified specialists, the development of innovative research, and the optimization of hydrocarbon resource management processes.

The Role of PECs in the Development of the HMS

Production Engineering Centers play a key role in the development of the HMS. They contribute to:
  • Development of new methods and technologies for assessing and managing hydrocarbon resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of oil and gas companies;
  • Ensuring quality training for students and enhancing the skills of professionals, which in turn leads to the preparation of highly qualified personnel capable of managing hydrocarbon resources;
  • Offering students and young professionals the opportunity to apply their skills in practice, working on real projects;
  • Expanding cooperation between industrial enterprises and scientific institutions, contributing to the exchange of experience, knowledge, and technology transfer.

Examples of Successful Use of PECs for HMS Development

An example of successful interaction between PECs and higher educational institutions is the cooperation between Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) and the I.M. Gubkin Scientific and Technical Society of Oil and Gas Specialists with specialized companies. Thanks to this cooperation, students and professionals have the opportunity to acquire up-to-date knowledge and practical experience in the field of hydrocarbon resource management, which allows for continuous improvement of the HMS.

Conclusion

The development of the Hydrocarbon Management System (HMS) using Production Engineering Centers based on a technology platform involving higher educational institutions is a relevant and important task. Interaction between PECs, higher educational institutions, and industrial enterprises contributes to the exchange of experience and knowledge, the development of innovations, and the improvement of the hydrocarbon resource management system.

The technological platform with practical Production Engineering Centers plays a key role in the development of the HMS as they:
  • Ensure the development of new methods and technologies for assessing and managing hydrocarbon resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of oil and gas companies.
  • Contribute to quality training for students and enhancing the skills of professionals, which in turn leads to the preparation of highly qualified personnel capable of managing hydrocarbon resources.
  • Expand cooperation between industrial enterprises and scientific institutions, contributing to the exchange of experience, knowledge, and technology transfer.

For the successful development of the HMS, it is important to continue active interaction between Production Engineering Centers, higher educational institutions, and industrial enterprises. This will ensure continuous improvement of the hydrocarbon resource management system, training of qualified specialists, and the development of innovative research in this field. 

In general, the development of the Hydrocarbon Management System (HMS) using Production Engineering Centers based on higher educational institutions is a strategically important direction for the sustainable development of hydrocarbon production in Russia and the world. This approach not only ensures effective resource management and the protection of the interests of domestic oil and gas companies, enhancing their competitiveness in the global market, but also promotes integration with international standards, expanding international cooperation, and the preparation of highly qualified specialists capable of meeting the challenges and needs of the modern industry.

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