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• 14.08.2019 Petrochemists took part in the “Health Marathon”
  

  Employees of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim participated in the large-scale swimming contest»Health Marathon". Competitions were held today in the sports complex “Druzhba”. The strongest one had to be chosen among more than a hundred participants. Young athletes, working youth, schoolchildren and veterans demonstrated their skills. Each category of participants had to overcome a certain distance - from 25 to 200 meters.

  The honored guests of the competition were: the Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Irek Zinnurov, the General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin and other managers of the company, as well as representatives of the city administration.

  - “Many thanks to PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. The pool is in excellent condition thanks to the efforts of the enterprise, which supports all sports facilities in Nizhnekamsk, where you can practice sports and maintain your health” - noted Irek Zinnurov at the opening ceremony of the competition.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim pays special attention to the development of physical education and its support. The company has created all conditions for sports activities: there are 16 sports facilities on its balance sheet.

  - Now we are actively engaged in the reconstruction of the “Neftekhimik” football field. We have plans to construct new facilities, we will do that in the coming years,” - said Azat Bikmurzin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim.

  Winners and prize-winners were determined according to the competition results. They were awarded with diplomas, medals and valuable gifts. Final competitions will be held at the end of this year in Kazan, where the first place winners from all cities of Tatarstan will meet.
• 09.08.2019 The General Director held a meeting with the youth of Nizhnekamsk in a “no tie” format
  

  On August 8th, the general director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin held a meeting with representatives of the youth organization of the company, participants and experts of the VII National WorldSkills Championship, as well as students of Nizhnekamsk Chemical and Technological Institute and Petrochemical and Oil Refining College named after N.V. Lemaev at cultural and sports complex “Neftekhim Arena”. The meeting was held in a no tie format. The main purpose of the meeting was to get direct feedback from the young generation, to find out what issues bother young employees and students today, to attract as many young professionals as possible by describing the prospects awaiting them. Discussion topics were very diverse. Young people were interested in social protection issues, prospects for professional growth, environment, and further development of the company. The issues of providing housing, development of IT technology and working conditions were also discussed. PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is also active in implementing a number of programmes aimed at supporting youth. It is currently reviewing a support programme for those employees who have returned from military service. It is planned to significantly increase the amount of “relocation allowance”. Support for young families also continues. Material assistance is allocated for the purchase of essential goods, the amount of which is also planned to be increased. Material assistance is also paid at the birth of children. The amount of material assistance varies depending on the number of children and ranges from 15 to 100 thousand rubles. Thanks to the additional housing programme, which was launched in 2015 for TAIF Group employees, 1 400 petrochemical families received apartments in new housing estates. An employee of the enterprise can count on a medical support. The company has created all conditions for sports activities. On the balance sheet of the enterprise there are 13 sports facilities for employees of the company, members of their families, as well as all Nizhnekamsk residents. This year 2,800 children will spent their holidays in the children's recreation camps of the company under its sponsorship. From the very beginning PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim carries out its social mission for the development of the city infrastructure thanks to its first general director N.V. Lemaev, whose 90th anniversary is celebrated at the company this year.

  A relaxed, friendly atmosphere prevailed at the meeting, which lasted more than an hour and a half, the participants exchanged jokes and received comprehensive answers to all the questions addressed to the General Director.
• 01.08.2019 Nizhnekamskneftekhim celebrated its birthday
  

  On July 31, 2019, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim celebrated its 52nd birthday. This is the day when in 1967 the first product was manufactured. A mega gala day for the company employees, residents and visitors of the city took place in the Neftekhimikov park. Even a cloudy and rainy weather could not overshadow this important event for the company and the whole city - thousands of spectators came to the celebration.

  The festival organizers took care of the entertainment for both children and adults. Starting from 4 p.m., the group “Artist” invited from Kazan, presented its children's animated program on the small stage. An interactive dance show, bubble show, flash mobs were organized for little spectators.

   

  Also, in parallel, the popular youth game such as a laser tag, an analogue of paintball, was organized. At 5 p.m. at the central entrance to the park orchestra of wind instruments began to play. All those present were encouraged by a group of youth activists from Nizhnekamskneftekhim - they created a festive atmosphere and elevated emotions. A photo area, a food court area, which was organized by various catering enterprises from different cities of Tatarstan were also available. They were very popular with the townspeople.

  At 6 p.m., the main site began to work. It featured the performances of Nizhnekamskneftekkhim ensemles, creative young people — winners and prize-winners of the republican youth contest “Beznen Zaman”, the city's teams. Bright and unforgettable was the bicycle show from a champion of Russia in the bike trial; many will remember the performance of Level Up dance group and the vocal trio of Russians Black. Unforgettable final touch for the residents was the performance of a star of national scale Elvin Grey, beloved by all residents and visitors of Nizhnekamsk. Neftekhimikov park turned into a large dance floor, everyone danced and sang along to the popular artist, ignoring a steady rain and cool weather.

   

  - “The holiday turned out to be outstanding. A lot of people came. We could not miss this event with our youth activists — 52 years since the production of the first product, this is an important date for us. A lot of guests, artists, a lot of people. Many thanks to all the organizers! We, the youth activists, like everything very much!” – shared his impressions Fanzil Shigapov, the employee of Nizhnekamskneftekhim.

   

  “Every year we are happy to attend this event, especially since it is held near our school. It's great that such great concerts with modern popular artists are held for young people!” - stated Azat Khusainov and Artur Mustafin, the students of the 10th grade of the school No. 31:

   

  Significance of the holiday was commented on by Rodion Bulashov, the deputy general director for personnel and social affairs at PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim:

   

  - “Today our whole team is celebrating the birthday of our company — 52 years since the manufacture of the first product. Together with us - the residents of Nizhnekamsk-, there are representatives of other cities such as Zainsk, Naberezhnye Chelny, Almetyevsk, Kazan, who arrived here to congratulate us. Despite the rain, we are celebrating our birthday all together with our team, residents, colleagues and friends. It is particularly gratifying that this is a jubilee year, 90 years since the birth of Nikolay Lemaev, which we will celebrate in November. We are proud to say that Nizhnekamskneftekhim is the largest producer of petrochemical products in Europe and if to talk about isoprene synthetic rubber - the largest in the world. On behalf of the management of the enterprise, we want to wish the whole team to move forward, never stop, to continue to work for the benefit of inhabitants of the city, the republic, and the country and to achieve the new goals. We sincerely congratulate citizens of Nizhnekamsk with the holiday! Those people who work well — they can rest well, and our employees serve as a proof of that.”
• 31.07.2019 On July 31st Nizhnekamskneftekhim celebrates its 52nd birthday
  

  Today, on July 31, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim marks 52 years since the day of manufacturing its first products. On this day in 1967, the first tonnes of commercial propane, butane, isobutane, isopentane, pentane, and hexane were poured into rail car tanks at central gas fractionation unit and sent to the enterprises of Omsk and Ufa.

  At present PJSCNizhnekamskneftekhim, being a part of the TAIF Group, is rightfully called the point of economic growth in Tatarstan. By processing the straight-run gasoline, the company produces a wide fraction of light hydrocarbons, synthetic rubbers, plastics, monomers and other petrochemical products.

  “PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim ranks among the top 10 world producers of synthetic rubber, is the world's largest manufacturer of polyisoprene and the world’s third largest supplier of butyl rubbers. Automotive tyres of many international brands are produced from our company’s raw materials. In Russia, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is the second largest supplier of plastics. The company supplies HDPE and to date is a Russian large-capacity manufacturer of linear low density polyethylene.

  The company celebrates its birthday showing successful indicators. Over 1,6 million tonnes of the main feedstock was processed and 345 000 tonnes of plastics and 347,000 tonnes of rubbers sold in the first half of 2019. Sales revenue totalled 90,6 billion rubles, gain to the last year analogue period reached 3,5%.

  In the first half of this year, the company transferred 7.8 billion rubles of taxes and payments to all levels of the budget. At the same time, taxes to the consolidated budget of the Republic of Tatarstan amounted to 4.3 billion rubles, including about half a billion rubles allocated to the budget of the city of Nizhnekamsk.

  There are many ingredients for current remarkable success and achievements of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim including a dedicated work of dozens and hundreds of outstanding managers of different ranks, engineers and high-class workers. But a special role in the formation and development of the enterprise was played by the founder of the Company and Nizhnekamsk City - Nikolai Vasilyevich Lemaev. Nizhnekamskneftekhim celebrates his 90th anniversary this year.

  A festive event dedicated to the 52nd anniversary of the production of the first products will be held today in the Neftekhimikov park at 4 p.m. All guests of the festival will enjoy a varied, entertaining and eventful concert program.
• 29.07.2019 Neftekhim Patriots: petrochemists showed solidarity, strength and athletic performance
  

  A military-patriotic game “Patriots of Neftekhim” dedicated to the 52nd anniversary of the first products manufactured at the enterprise was held at the training base “Almash” on Saturday, July 27. The contest has already became popular despite being held only for the second time. More than 100 employees of Nizhnekamskneftekhim and its subsidiaries took part in this contest. Twenty teams of five people each were formed. They had to overcome three types of challenges: a tourist track, orienteering and paintball. The event’s opening ceremony was attended by the company’s top executives: Azat Bikmurzin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Rodion Bulashov, Deputy General Director for personnel and social affairs, Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the Trade Union Organization. Welcoming the participants of the contest, the head of the company highlighted the importance of military-patriotic contests: “Patriotism is honesty and justice. You need to be a patriot not only on the battlefields but at all times and in all places. We should protect and enhance the traditions of our state, be a patriot of our company. And now, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory Day, we must preserve the memory of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers’ heroism and continue the traditions developed over the centuries. I would like to wish all the participants to greatly enjoy the contest, a wonderful weather and communication with each other. Our motto is to be one command, one family ”.

  Teams began to demonstrate their courage and their sports training by passing a tourist track. Participants had to crawl under a low put net, walk on a thin log across a “ravine”, climb up a ladder and climb down using a winch. Judges evaluated passing of the tourist track by participants against the clock and punished them with penalty seconds for errors made during the task performance. The next task of each team was orienteering, it was necessary to go along a given route with a map, find control points, and then reach the finish line. The third phase of the competitions, which was a paintball game, was held according to the Olympic system, i.e. as a knock-out competition.

  According to the results of three types of competitions, the team of isoprene-monomer plant became the winner, the second place went to the team of styrene and polyester resins plant, the rail transport division took the third place.

  As it was noted by Azat Bikmurzin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, based on the results of the competition:

  - This is not an one-off event, but a youth outreach system developed over many years and meant to involve our employees, especially young professionals, in active life not only at work, but also outside it. This includes sports and military-patriotic events as well as entertainment and cultural events. The primary goal of such competitions is to create and cultivate a team spirit, loyalty to their company, their work.
• 25.07.2019 Open Day: Nizhnekamsk citizens visited а Biological treatment plant
  

  What changes took place at Biological Treatment Facilities of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim since commencement of their reconstruction? What kind of high-quality sewage treatment technologies will be used to improve the environmental situation? Answers to these and other questions were received today by veterans and organizers of working with youth at PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, members of the Council of Elders of the city, representatives of republican and city mass media during the excursion to the Biological Treatment Facilities. Azat Bikmurzin, the General Director of the Company, spoke in detail about the progress in a large-scale reconstruction of biological treatment facilities: “This is a very important and the first event of such type. It is important from the point of view of familiarization with the new and unique technologies used at the enterprise to improve environmental performance. And our task is to be open, report on and demonstrate actions implemented. ”

  The biological treatment facilities of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim were constructed in Year 1966. For more than 50 years biological treatment facilities are kept on PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim balance sheet and the Company heavily invests in their modernization.

  The Company conducted the first stage of reconstruction in 2016 in order to improve the quality of sewage treatment. It related to the mechanical cleaning unit of industrial and domestic effluents. New buildings and structures were constructed and commissioned significantly improving the quality of wastewater treatment. The excursion started from the bar screen building. Azat Bikmurzin, General Director, told about the operation of the facility intended for collection and preliminary treatment of municipal wastes delivered from Nizhnekamsk. Then, the participants of the excursion were shown the equipment used for effective treatment of the effluents. Its difference from the former one is that it is absolutely tight. Thus, the possibility of unpleasant odors release into the atmosphere during the wastewater treatment significantly reduces. For example, biofilters will make use of special types of bacteria. They will neutralize the unpleasant odors. Currently, biofilters are undergoing a “run-in” process.

  - We got the design results guaranteed by technology suppliers - and we are satisfied with them. Now there is a gradual increase in biomass, we are testing and applying different modes of equipment operation, ”said Sergey Boyarkin, head of water and sewerage lines and waste water treatment division of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. He also noted that the biofiltration method is considered to be one of the best in Europe and its efficiency reaches 95 percent.

  The excursion participants could also observe functioning of the activated sludge in aeration tanks and came to believe that the water meets all the requirements after passing through all stages of cleaning.

  - We are really impressed by today’s excursion. 40 years ago, when we started working, sewage treatment plants were different. Now everything is new, modern, the whole process is modernized, there are no open spaces, for example there is nothing that would allow the wind to carry gases or smells towards the city. It‘s obvious that everything is arranged here so as to promote a safe and comfortable environment for the inhabitants of our city. It is noticeable that new wastewater treatment approaches are implemented and engagement of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim management is obvious. This attitude towards the environment is very encouraging,” said Valentina Tikhanova, the veteran, after the meeting.

  - I got the best impressions! I am simply amazed! The territory of 72 hectares, everything is done, everything is in order, and everything operates fine. We did not find any shortcomings in the work, there are no complaints from the aksakals Shura side, - said Masnavi Khadiullin, deputy chairman of Nizhnekamsk aksakals Shura.

  - It’s the first time I was here. I saw the whole range of work done with my own eyes. Really impressed! The area is huge; we were shown the technological chain in detail. Many acquaintances of mine living in the 36th micro-district of Nizhnekamsk complain of a smell, they say that it is coming from the sewage treatment facilities. However, we didn’t feel any smell here, although the cleaning process was in full swing - shared his impressions Fanis Shakirov, engine operator, workshop No. 5809, plastics plant, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim.

  All visitors could receive answers to their questions of interest and personally interact with Azat Bikmurzin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Petrochemists intend to continue practicing activities of such kind.
• 25.07.2019 Depot of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim: a high quality repair
  

  Specialists of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Rail Transport Division know how to efficiently arrange a washing and steaming station, maintenance and a carriage repair depot services. We are talking about a freight car repair depot, which was founded in 2013. Within this time period, the Rail Transport Division has qualitatively and quantitatively increased the range of services provided to the third-party organizations.
  The repair process in the carriage repair depot is thought out to the very smallest detail - from freight cars spotting at repair positions to a system for maintaining the turnover stock of spare parts. Thus, the repair of tanks, open box cars, box cars and platforms in the depot is carried out simultaneously at twelve positions without undue delay and low labor efficiency.
  
  The depot specialists pay close attention to the technical condition of the freight car. Repair is carried out using modern advanced technologies followed-up by the required non-destructive tests. Only high-quality molded pieces, spare parts and materials of domestic manufacturers are used. PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Rail Transport Division performs various types of repairs - both scheduled (depot and major) and current (TR-1, TR-2).
  Both small operators and large owners of rolling stock use the services of the company.
  About 100 thousand tank сars and tank containers have been prepared for filling and repair since commissioning of the washing and steaming station; more than 38 thousand tank cars underwent repairs in the repair shop within the TR-1, TP-2 scope; more than 10 thousand tank cars were repaired at the carriage repair depot.
  The company is looking to cooperate with owners and operators of rolling stock – perform the work related to preparation of freight cars for loading and perform scheduled repairs.
• 22.07.2019 Nizhnekamskneftekhim took part in the VIII International Youth Educational Forum Selet
  
  From July 16 to July 21, the fourth shift- generation called IT BILER FORUM, took place at the site “Selet”. Over 2 000 schoolchildren took part in it. The camp was arranged in the territory of the Bilyarsky Historical and Archeological Museum-the Reserve in the Alekseevsky District. During this shift, specialized workshops and educational sites took place, dedicated to relevant tools for effective search and processing of information, and implementation of innovative products and the development of artificial intelligent robots.

  It was the first time that representatives of PJSC «Nizhnekamskneftekhim» took part in the forum. Specialists of the Company prepared their educational platform, where they presented production layouts, product specimens and many other things. Together with Nizhnekamsk Institute of Chemical Technology and petrochemists they demonstrated a lot of exciting experiences that they performed together with children.

  On 18 July, Mr. Rustam Minnikhanov, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, visited the site of the VIII International Youth Educational Forum “Selet”. He familiarized himself with the infrastructure of the tent camp, visited laboratories and workshops, attended the site of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim and talked with the participants of the educational sessions.

  This year, 18 000 people from Tatarstan and other regions of Russia, as well as countries of near and far abroad, will be the participants and guests of the six shift of the forum. Among the participants are winners and prize-winners of Olympiads by disciplines, scientific conferences, creative festivals and sporting events. Each forum change has its own unique profile aimed at realizing the potential of children.

  After visiting the site of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, the young participants of the forum willingly shared their impressions: “I saw rubber and its types, and how they look like, different types of polystyrenes, polypropylenes. It was very interesting to me, since I am myself enchanted by chemistry. Thanks to “Neftekhim” for giving the opportunity to touch it all, to see and discover something new for myself”, Rita Faizullina shared the impressions.

  “We have not had a subject of chemistry in school yet, but after today’s event I’d like to study this subject as soon as possible. I really liked it!”, noted Rasoul Farziev.

  “The most interesting thing I saw here was the production of polypropylene. It was very fascinating to watch how a solid element is obtained from a liquid! ”, Said Aydar Gazizov enthusiastically.

  “I liked that here the theory and practice are combined! We were given an opportunity to try to do something that can be very useful in our everyday life,” Ralina Valeeva shared her impressions.

  “When children learn that from these granules, which they saw, various articles are being made that are needed in everyday life, and they are made of plastic bags and vehicle parts, and cell phones - they are very much surprised, they display keen interest in what they see! We asked if they wanted to come to work at our place, and we heard the answer: “Yes. Certainly”. We clearly told the children in an accessible form about our company, what products it produces, what role it plays in the life of the city, the republic and the country as a whole. It is very important. Because it is necessary to work with our potential employees already from school time, which we did in this forum”, said Yevgeny Ryabov, the Deputy Head of the Department for Contacts with Young Specialists of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 19.07.2019 BOS "Nizhnekamskneftekhim": microorganisms get down to business
  
  At the biological treatment facilities (BOS) of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, where the revamp of the mechanical cleaning of chemically polluted effluent is finished, works started on the commissioning of bio-filters. It is unique equipment that allows neutralizing volatile hydrocarbons that come from the industrial site along with wastes, and they are a source of unpleasant odors

  A bio-film is formed inside the bio-filters on a special carrier, where special microorganisms have been made into biomass for its formation, and they will absorb the odorous gases.

  This process is monitored not only by the Company as a technology developer and the supplier of the Median-Filter equipment, but also by specialists from the UVK and OSV (water and wastewater treatment plant), the scientific and technological center, the biofeedback laboratory and the sanitary laboratory. Analysis are done daily, the results are important for understanding the ways microorganisms are being developed, evaluations of their ability to purify air are performed.

  Azat Bikmurzin, the General Director, held a retreat at the BOS, where they discussed the progress of works and the organizational issues of preparing the facility for commissioning. All the work carried out at the complex will allow bringing the treatment of industrial wastes and their quality control to a fundamentally new, modern level at the end. The new unit will hugely improve the quality of wastewater treatment, and most important is, it will improve the quality of atmospheric air.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 16.07.2019 Products of Nizhnekamskneftekhim are among the best in Tatarstan
  
  The products of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim became one of the best in the Republic of Tatarstan according to the results of the contest “The Best Goods and Services of the Republic of Tatarstan” held within the frame of the Program “100 Best Products of Russia.

  According to the resolution of the expert commission, the title of laureate of the republican competition was awarded to linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) of PE5118QM brand. It was developed by specialists of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim to produce high strength stretch films with an improved surface. This brand has an improved processability, providing high quality of the films, good elongation, protection from damage and dirt, as well as high transparency.

  Two more products of the company: general purpose polystyrene (polyvinylbenzene) of grade PSON-25FEB and bromobutyl rubber of brand 232 were awarded the I degree diplomas.

  General purpose polystyrene (polyvinylbenzene), brand PSON-25FEB, has excellent strength properties, good rigidity and resistance to mechanical stress. It is intended for the production of sheets and bi-axially oriented film (BOPS film), which has the highest transparency and brilliance. The material is chemically resistant to strong acids and alkalis. This brand is also used for the manufacture of blisters for the packaging of medicines and Correxes - liners in the boxes of chocolates, forms of rigid film and other piece goods.

  The advantages of bromobutyl rubber brand 232 is that it cures much faster than butyl rubber. The rate of vulcanization of bromobutyl rubber is comparable with the rate of vulcanization of natural, styrene-butadiene and other rubbers, which makes it possible to use it in mixtures with these elastomers. Bromobutyl rubber brand 232 is used for the manufacture of pressure sheets for tubeless tires, heat-resistant conveyor belts, adhesives, sealants, medical products.

  Winning at the republican competition gives Nizhnekamskneftekhim the right to present these products in the Federal competition round, as part of the Program “100 Best Products of Russia”. The results will be announced in December.

  The company has been participating in the contest “Best Goods and Services of the Republic of Tatarstan” since 2013. During this time, the company nominated 31 products. Nine of these became laureates, 22 were awarded first-degree diplomas.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.