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• 02.09.2020 Nizhnekamskneftekhim Participates in Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum
  

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim was awarded a diploma for winning in nomination "Leader of Innovations" in the sphere of rubber and rubber product manufacture and processing. The Company received the award for the development of a synthetic cis-butadiene SKDN, peculiar for a narrow molecular weight distribution and improved dynamic performance of rubber compounds.

  The diploma was awarded during the Tatarstan Oil and Gas Chemical Forum, which was opened today in the premises of MBTs KAZAN-EXPO in Kazan.

  By tradition, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim presented its exposition at the forum. Mr. Rustam Minnikhanov, President of Tatarstan, visited the forum. Mr. Airat Safin, General Director of the Company, spoke about the results of Nizhnekamskneftekhim activities and dwelled on construction of new production facilities in detail.

  Now, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim has been concurrently implementing several crucial projects. One of them relates to release of a new generation of functionalized styrene-butadiene synthetic rubber (f-SSBR), intended primarily for production of "green" tires. Tires made of SSBR have good wear resistance, frost resistance and dynamic endurance. At present, the production is undergoing commissioning. Works started in parallel are on the following: installation of service platforms and secondary pipelines; laying of cables and wires, beautification of the territory.

  Mr. Airat Safin, General Director, also spoke about the construction progress of the New EP-600 Olefin Complex and the CCGT-TPP power plant. Currently, an active phase of construction is underway at industrial facilities in question.

  The new EP-600 complex is being built for the purpose of increasing feedstocks and enhancing the output of target products - rubber and plastic of high cost. Currently, 980 various specialists are engaged at the construction site. Since May 2020, the delivery of column, tank, heat exchange and dynamic equipment and materials has begun. Now, work has been completed on the construction of pits capacitating to over 260 000 m3, over 24,000 piles have been driven, foundations capacitating to over 33 000 m3 have been completed. The installation of steel structures and laying of underground systems, and the construction of a builders’ camp, began.

  At the turn of corner is the construction of a new power plant capacitating to 495 MW. The main equipment for the CCGT-TPP has been manufactured and supplied - these are two gas turbines, a steam turbine and waste heat boilers with flue gas stacks. Now at the stage of completion are civil works, the installation of the main and secondary equipment is underway too. Electrical engineering works, installation of thermal mechanical equipment and pipelines have been completed by over 50%. Completion of the project is scheduled for 2021. The new power plant is designed to utilize the products of processing of APG (Associated Petroleum Gases) and simultaneously generate power, which will be provided to existing and new industries.

  During the Tatarstan Oil and Gas Chemical Forum, a meeting of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan was held to consider the findings of implementation of state program "Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency Improvement in the Republic of Tatarstan" and setting aims for the near future in this area. After closing of the forum, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the competition for energy efficient equipment and technologies. Nizhnekamskneftekhim has won the Grand Prix of the competition in New Products category. The diploma was awarded for products with new or improved performance in terms of minimizing the unit costs of fuel and energy resources, and materials during their production. Nizhnekamskneftekhim was awarded for the plant of the 5th generation functionalized SSBR rubber capacitating to 60 000 KTA. The diploma was presented to Mr. Airat Safin, Director General of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, by Mr. Alexey Pesoshin, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan.

  Total over 100 companies from 18 regions of Russia took part in the forum. Enterprises from Germany, Italy, Turkey, Sweden, Japan, and the Republic of Belarus presented their products too.
• 01.09.2020 A new academic year has started at the College of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining
  

  Today, Mr. Airat Safin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, congratulated the students with Happy Knowledge Day and the beginning of a new academic year at N.V. Lemaev College of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining. Before the start of the festivity, a tour of the college took place for a delegation of the Company managers. They were Mr. Rodion Bulashov, Deputy General Director for Personnel and Social Affairs, Ms. Elvira Dolotkazina, Assistant General Director for Work with Municipal Bodies, Mr. Vyacheslav Zhuravlev, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Mr. Sergey Krasilnikov, Director of OiG Plant, Mr. Alexey Bochkarev, Director of the Training Center. The excursion began with museums - "Military Glory" and "Petrochem - Life and Fortune". In the Museum of History of Nizhnekamskneftekhim, a special place is given to the exposition dedicated to the formation of the Chemical Complex and its First General Director, Mr. Lemaev, Nikolai Vasilyevich.

  A student canteen was presented to the Company's management. Here Mr. Airat Safin took part in a tasting ceremony called "Kystybyi". By the idea of the organizers, the tradition of treating the national Tatar dish appeared in the college only this year and it is intended primarily for first-year students. This new academic year, 725 people joined the college; they are future process operators, machine operators, laboratory assistants, electricians and other working personnel that are so much in demand at the production facilities of Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Today, Mr. Airat Safin, General Director of the Company, personally greeted them.

  In his speech, he noted that the College of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining is "Workshop No. 1" for the Company since the legendary General Director of Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Nikolai Lemaev called it so. This educational institution has been working closely with the Company for over 50 years. Therefore, it is not surprising that the current staff backbone of petrochemists is mostly college graduates. Airat Safin told the students about the social programs that operate at the enterprise to support young specialists. He also wished the children success in their studies.

  At the end of the solemn part of the meeting, the management of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim held a working meeting together with Director of the College. Mr. Aidar Faretdinov, where they discussed the educational process for the upcoming academic year. Some new programs are created to teach prospective students to “think outside the box”, generate interesting ideas, and understand process technology trends. In addition, this is one of the most important terms, both for the personal success of young specialists, and for business development and economic growth of the country.
• 31.08.2020 Nizhnekamskneftekhim introduces New Information Systems for Monitoring the Progress of Equipment and Materials Supply
  

  The specialists of the Department of Information Technologies of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim presented another option in arrangement of control over the progress of the supply of equipment and materials, as well as control of communication between the services concerned. The need to create this option is related to an active phase of the project for construction of a new 600 KTA ethylene complex.

  The implemented system allows for automatic processing of machine-readable files of packing lists, invoices and factures received from suppliers of equipment and materials for each shipment. Information from machine-readable files can be used to make documents required for acceptance procedure at the warehouse in the SAP ERP enterprise management system.

  The integration of the accounting system with the project portal has been implemented in terms of transfer of information allowing to quickly track the materials and equipment flows to the laydown area and construction site, the issuance of materials and equipment to the contractor, control of the scope of works performed and the remains of materials and equipment.

  The work performed made it possible to organize processing and control of the significantly increased scope of supplies, eliminating paperwork and manual data entry into the accounting system, and making operation of the warehouse and procurement service with no significant increase of staffing.
• 31.08.2020 In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the TASSR: the Management of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim Held a Festive Meeting with Veterans
  

  The purpose of the festive meeting, which was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Tatarstan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic and the 53rd anniversary of obtaining first products at the enterprise, was to communicate and share news, once again emphasize contribution of the older generation to the development of the Republic of Tatarstan, the city of Nizhnekamsk and PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, The weather on August 28 was sunny and warm, like the meeting itself at the Almash base. Veterans of the Great Patriotic War, home front workers, labor veterans, all those who made a significant contribution to the economic development of their native enterprise, the Republic and the country were invited to the meeting. Many of the participants of the meeting are holders of numerous state awards, including the Order of the Red Banner, the Order of Lenin, the Order of Labor Glory, and the Order of the Badge of Honor. They have been awarded by the country. General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Mr. Airat Safin, Deputy General Director for Human Resources and Social Affairs, Mr. Rodion Bulashov, Assistant General Director for Work with Municipal Bodies, Ms. Elvira Dolotkazina, Chairman of the Trade Union Organization of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Mr. Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of the Board of Veterans of the Company, Mr. Rashit Valiullin came to express their gratitude and respect for military and labor work to representatives of the older generation of petrochemists. Welcoming the representatives of the "golden" fund of the enterprise, the head of the company noted that this year, due to the pandemic of coronavirus infection, it was not possible, as planned, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the TASSR with parades, demonstrations and mass celebrations. However, the more meaningful and enjoyable are such small meetings where you can communicate. All heads of the enterprise who were present at the meeting expressed their deep gratitude to the veterans for everything they have done for a peaceful, happy and prosperous life. For heroic deeds during the war and the post-war period, for fruitful work at the enterprise and active life position at the present time, and wished good health, strength, inexhaustible energy, well-being, warmth, care and attention. At the festive table, the participants of the event talked, learned about how the enterprise is currently working, what strategic projects it is implementing. The veterans shared their memories of the brightest moments of their career. Nizhnekamskneftekhim concern for its older generation and the good work of the Veterans' Council of the enterprise were noted by Mr. Grigory Kitanov, the meeting participant, Chairman of the Council of Veterans of the NMP. All participants of the festive event were photographed for memory and immediately received this memorable photo as a gift. At the end of the meeting, all veterans were presented with festive food packages.
• 28.08.2020 29 Pieces of Process Equipment Arrived Today to Nizhnekamsk by Cargo Ship “Svytoy Knyaz Vladimir”.
  

  The equipment is intended for EP-600 New Olefin Complex of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Thirteen (13) columns and fifteen (15) heat exchangers arrived by water this time, to be installed at various units of the new production. The total weight of the cargo amounted to more than 1000 ton.      

  After unloading the equipment will be partially sent to temporary storage warehouses (location surface for equipment of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim), and also directly to construction site for mounting.

  New complex construction for ethylene production capacitating to 600 KTA is well under way. Totally 980 people and 135 pieces of equipment are mobilized at the object. At present, work has been completed on pits arrangement with volume more than 260 thousand м³, on piling amounting to 24,000, 33 thousand м³ of foundations have been laid. Installation of metal structures and arrangement of construction camp has begun at site, laying of underground networks as well.
• 25.08.2020 Sports events and creativity competitions – youth of Nizhnekamskneftekhim held tourist rally
  

  Last week-end the youth of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim spent outdoors, at recreation camp “Dubravushka”, where two-day tourist rally with more than 200 participants took place. It was organized by Department for work with young specialists. The event was timed to coincide with the 75^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 100^th anniversary of TASSR formation.

  Before the start, the forum participants were greeted by Ms. Elvira Dolotkazina, Assistant General Director for Municipal Relations, and Mr. Fanis Murtazin, Chairman of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Trade Union. The event program was very extensive. Sport events began with determining the azimuth for a landmark, topographic signs and tying knots. Further, the teams had to overcome tourist band of obstacles, which included setting up a tent, water crossing, up and down along a rope in a sporty way, crossing along tighten rails, a log and a hinged crossing. Besides, the participants showed culinary abilities, abilities for encamping and participated in talent shows devoted to military topic - the 75^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

  Based on two-day result of all stages of tourist rally, Grand prix in the first group awarded the team of Styrene and Polyether Resin Plant. Grand prix in the second group went to the team of Research and Scientific Center. All participants had a jolly time, found new friends, got energy boost and sport drive.
• 24.08.2020 Searching Group “Neftekhimik” Participated in Honorable Burial of the Soldiers Remains of the Great Patriotic War
  

  On August 23, the soldiers of searching group “Neftekhimik” took part in ceremonial burial of the remains of 723 soviet soldiers founded during the “Watch of Memory”, from August 2019 to the present. The event took place at the Rossoshki military memorial cemetery in the Volgograd region.

  Of the 723 remains discovered – 21 are on the account of petrochemists. The soldiers were raised during the expedition in Gorodishchensky district of Volgograd region, near small village Donskoy. The group of 20 initiative and non-indifferent people started out here on August 8. According to the leader of “Neftekhimik” searching group, Olga Lantsova, that was the place where fierce battles for Stalingrad took place during the war.

  The group went on expedition with equipment to facilitate the search for the remains of soldiers or objects. For this aim, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim handed over the metal detectors to the members of searching group that designated both for surface and deep search. Without them, the excavation process would be very difficult.

  Searching group “Neftekhimik” has been engaging in battlefield archaeology 16 years already. During this period, the participants of numerous expeditions raised more than 800 soldiers, some of whom have been identified.
• 24.08.2020 Nizhnekamskneftekhim Became the Winner of Large-scale Project “100 Legendary Brands of the Republic of Tatarstan”
  

  A solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of large-scale project “100 legendary brands of the Republic of Tatarstan” was held in Kazan, which was timed to coincide with a 100^th anniversary of the formation of TASSR. Following the results of a nation-wide vote, the flagship of petrochemical industry PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim was recognized as the legendary brand of the republic.

  The Company holds a leading position among domestic producers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim products are exported into 50 countries of Europe, America and South-East Asia. The share of exports from total sales is about 50%.

  The Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, Lenar Khakimzyanov, presented the award of the winner of the competition to Ms. Elvira Dolotkazina, Assistant General Director for Municipal Relations of Nizhnekamskneftekhim.

  - Our republic extensively celebrates its 100^th anniversary. And today’s event will take the rightful place among these events. Those organizations that already have a rich history will go down in history as brands, which won worthy recognition in the year of the 100^th anniversary of TASSR formation. “Congratulations to all the winners”, said Lenar Khakimzyanov giving out the awards.

  At the first stage, the most legendary brands of Tatarstan were defined by popular vote in 16 branches. PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is among the winning brands.

  - It is impossible to imagine the history and industry of Tatarstan without Nizhnekamskneftekhim today. In the far 1958, when the decision to build the enterprise was taken, no one assumed that it would be industrial power, the pride of not only our republic but the whole country. “We are glad that we are included in this golden hundred of brands of Tatarstan” – said Elvira Dolotkazina.

  The project “100 legendary brands of the Republic of Tatarstan” is devoted to companies, enterprises, trademarks that marked the 100-year history of Tatarstan and personify the republic success and historical continuity.
• 24.08.2020 Digital Technologies Are Used in Construction of SSBR New Production
  

  IT Division specialists of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim have developed an information platform for qualitative remote support from manufacturers of complex equipment. Now, the specialists of Nizhnekamskneftekhim communicate with the partners from the republic of China with the help of “smart” glasses, which have a built-in video camera and a projection display. They manufactured the process equipment for the new production of synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR).

  The specialists of Nizhnekamskneftekhim put on the glasses – remote AR assistant, launch a special application, invite participants and transmit video image and sound from SSBR site to the workplaces of Chinese partners. When the worker moves, the size and orientation of display adjusts automatically, unnecessary information disappears and new information appears. Thus, remotely under the condition of restrictions due to coronavirus pandemic, the issues on installation and commissioning of equipment manufactured in PRC are discussed.
• 19.08.2020 Republican Competitions Took Place at Training Ground PSCh-33
  

  Today, four teams from different cities of Tatarstan took part in republican competitions among the sections of Gas rescue service. Progress was watched by Mr. Rafail Motygullin, Head of Contractual Division of Federal Firefighting service in RT, and Mr. Airat Safin, General Director of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. They mentioned professional training of the participants and imported role of carrying such competitions aimed at preserving life and health of people and preservation of objects.

  Competitions are held for the 42^nd time and dedicated to the memory of fire fighters that were killed on duty. The venue for the competition became the training area PSCh-33 (fire and salvage unit) (Detachment of Federal Fire-Fighting Service of State Fire Service – Nizhnekamsk branch of FSBI “Contractual Division of Federal Firefighting service of the State Fire Service in RT”), which deals with fire protection of facilities in the industrial zone of Nizhnekamsk.

  Competition included two staged – theory and practice. The theoretical part consisted in knowledge check of components of respiratory and eye protective equipment, manual on Gas and Smoke Protection Service (GSPS), occupational safety rules, and also solving the problems with calculations. The practical one – in correct performing five exercises with minimum time.

  Based on competition results, first place was taken by Nizhnekamsk fire brigade – the section of GSPS PSCh-90 under the leadership of the guard chief Andrey Kachegarov showed the best time to pass the obstacle course, without making mistakes in test for theoretical knowledge. Nizhnekamsk PSCh-35 had the second result. Kazan fire brigade PSCh-43 took the third place.