Rosneft improves energy efficiency at production facilities

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Rosneft energy workers celebrate their professional holiday with new production achievements.

Improving the efficiency of production assets is a key element of Rosneft's strategy. In 2025, the Company's enterprises implemented more than 42,000 energy-saving measures, reducing energy consumption by 317,000 tons of fuel equivalent, amounting to over 7.8 billion rubles.

This result was achieved through a systematic approach to the efficient use of energy resources at all stages—from well drilling to outdoor lighting at production facilities. Thanks to the high level of expertise of specialists, the energy management system at Rosneft's production facilities is constantly being improved.

The main contribution to improving energy efficiency and ensuring the reliability of power supply to production facilities is made by activities at the Company's exploration and production enterprises.

Udmurtneft, Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha, Verkhnechonskneftegaz, Vostsibneftegaz, and RN-Krasnodarneftegaz achieved high energy efficiency indicators by optimizing their mechanized equipment, implementing higher-efficiency pumps, energy-efficient motors and electric heating thermostats, and installing automatic lighting controls. Samotlorneftegaz implemented 1,900 measures, saving approximately 230 million kWh. The economic impact exceeded 1.1 billion rubles.

Power engineers at the Company's oil refining and petrochemical complex—the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery, the Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company, the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery, and the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery—have reduced energy consumption by modernizing production, optimizing technological processes, and introducing energy-efficient equipment.

In 2025, Rosneft's research and development team met the Company's needs for energy facility design, advanced power supply schemes, and engineering services. They designed over 615 km of 35-220 kV overhead power lines, electrical substations with a total capacity of 370 MVA, and thermal generation facilities with a total capacity of 13 MW. Conceptual design solutions were developed for the construction of unified modular power plants based on domestically produced gas turbine units with unit capacities ranging from 6 to 25 MW. A key project was the construction of Russia's largest oil pumping station, which includes power supply for over 1,000 electrical receivers, cable lines, and overpasses with a total length of 1,500 km.

To meet growing energy demands, new power facilities were commissioned at the Company's new fields in 2025. They are equipped with modern Russian-made equipment, adapted for uninterrupted operation in harsh climates. Automation also reduces the need for personnel.

Thus, Bashneft launched the first 110 kV digital substation, Mirnaya, in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Samotlorneftegaz launched a new 110/35/6 kV substation with a capacity of 40 MVA. Tyumenneftegaz commissioned the 110 kV PSP Zapolyarnaya substation at the Russkoye field, with an installed capacity of 2×16 MVA, and a boiler house with an installed capacity of 232 MW. RN-Vankor commissioned a new 110 kV Tagul substation, and RN-Uvatneftegaz commissioned two new highly automated mobile 110 kV substations and a 35 kV substation. Udmurtneft launched a two-transformer 35 kV substation. Vostsibneftegaz commissioned two electrical substations at the Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye field.

Reliable and efficient operation of the electric power industry is the basis for the progressive development of the country's economy.

Congratulations to our colleagues on Power Engineer's Day!

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 22, 2025

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The results of the student teams' project activities will be announced on December 22 and 24.

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On December 22 and 24, the Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBL) of SPbGASU will host defenses of projects completed by student teams as part of the Project-Based Activity elective.

The students worked on solving problems set by the university's partners. The training consisted not only of lectures but also, to a large extent, of practical activities: the students researched, developed, debated, found compromises, and, most importantly, learned to work in a team and create projects together.

The organizers of the elective course express their gratitude to the program partners who provided students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in practical work on real projects, consulted and supported them: JSC LenOblAIZHK, OOO StroyKraft, SPb GKU GCRPO, OOO Metropolis, OOO Glavstroy-SPb, OOO Ridan Trade, JSC Sisoft Development, OOO Setl Stroy, OOO Architectural Bureau Setl City, OOO NIP AQUAEFFEKT, SPb GUP Passazhiravtotrans, OOO Gazprom Proektirovaniya.

We invite everyone to the project presentations and the results announcement. The event will take place at the Regional Center for Professional Education (123/125 Fontanka Embankment, entrance from Voznesensky Prospekt) on December 22 and 24 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Schedule of performances

December 22

Greetings, ceremonial signing of agreements with partners.

15:40–16:47:

Optimization of construction timelines for a multi-apartment residential building (two teams); Organization of management accounting in a construction company; Creation of a digital information model (DIM) for the entrance area (first-floor hallway of SPbGASU).

Break 20 min.

17:07–18:15:

Festive design of canal spaces (on and above water); New Year's festive decoration of Nevsky Prospekt; Installation of foundations and reinforced concrete structures; Study of video footage as objects within the framework of forensic automotive examinations.

Break 20 min.

18:35–20:00:

Study of changes in water quality indicators depending on the amount of introduced pollutants; Prediction of changes in the efficiency of clarification filters of swimming pools using the AE-1 oligodynamic solution synthesis unit; Development of a method for introducing chemicals into the pool water treatment system using the AE-1 oligodynamic solution synthesis unit; Development of an automated system for pre-trip monitoring of the technical condition of buses using video analytics; Assessment of the financial attractiveness of the adaptation for the modern use of the Apraksin Dvor territory.

Summing up.

December 24

Greetings.

15:20–17:05:

Multifunctional sports complex with an ice rink; Museum of Contemporary Art; Development of a digital information model (DIM) for the SPbGASU Educational and Sports Building.

Break 20 min.

17:25–19:10:

Development of an information model for a construction site (boiler house); BIM design of a high-rise residential building in St. Petersburg according to the requirements of the SETL GROUP holding company; Development of an information model of a production and energy block with a service block; Competitive and educational program "Project Bureau" (second stage of the Far Eastern Federal University campus on Russky Island (dormitory)).

Summing up.

We wish everyone good luck in their defense!

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Media: China's diversified trade structure demonstrates high resilience

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On December 8, The Times of India published an article headlined, "Amid US tariff farces, China scores trillion-dollar trade victory."

The article notes that trade data released by China show that China's trade surplus has surpassed the $1 trillion mark in the first 11 months of this year.

This is undoubtedly a compelling response to US efforts to curb China's manufacturing potential and growth momentum. This fact demonstrates that China has further cemented its status as a "manufacturing power."

This significant achievement was achieved despite ongoing pressure from US tariff policy. Chinese manufacturers demonstrated remarkable resilience, reducing their dependence on the US market and actively diversifying their sales markets.

According to the latest data, China's exports to the US fell by nearly 29% year-on-year in November 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. However, China managed to offset the decline in US exports with significant growth in exports to the EU, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa.

The scale of this surplus has stunned economists and policymakers, especially given the ongoing pressure of US tariffs on China. At $1.076 trillion in 2025, China's surplus has surpassed the record of $992 billion set last year under relatively favorable conditions. This underscores the resilience and reach of China's export opportunities in the face of trade tensions and tariff barriers.

China's steadily growing trade surplus is largely due to the restructuring of its export markets. This structural transformation could have a profound impact on the future architecture of global production. Its massive trade surplus has also provided China with significant room for macroeconomic cushioning. China's dominant position in global trade is so significant that even the American media is forced to express admiration.

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Modeling the Future: Young Polytechnic University Scientists Present at a Scientific Forum in Sarov

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Young scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University presented oral reports at the 4th All-Russian School-Seminar in Mathematical Modeling on Exa- and Zettaflops Supercomputers at the National Center for Physics and Mathematics.

Polytechnic University was represented by Alexey Matyushenko, a senior researcher in the Computational Hydroaeroacoustics and Turbulence laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," a graduate of the Department of Hydroaerodynamics at the Physics and Mechanics Institute, and Maxim Akunets, a postgraduate student at the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics and a research intern in the same laboratory.

The National Center for Physics and Mathematics is a research and educational center specializing in developing fundamentally new knowledge in the fields of new physics, advanced mathematics, and information technology. The center was established in Sarov at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The 4th All-Russian School-Seminar of the National Center for Physics and Microphysics on Mathematical Modeling was held at the Sarov branch of Moscow State University and the National Center for Physics and Microphysics with the support of the Rosatom State Corporation and the Russian Nuclear Center for Experimental Physics.

Over the course of five days, more than 80 young researchers from across the country immersed themselves in the world of high-performance computing, digital twins, and hybrid modeling. The school's theoretical program included 25 lectures by leading scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences, research universities, the Rosatom State Corporation, and a number of high-tech companies.

The event discussed the modern capabilities of supercomputers for solving large-scale and computationally complex problems in various fields—from aerohydrodynamics to geophysics and medicine—and learned how digital twins of complex industrial systems are created. During the practical portion of the school, participants worked with the Russian software package "Logos," modeling aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, heat transfer, material strength, and creating mesh models.

Alexey Matyushenko presented a paper on "Application of the Flexible GEKO Turbulence Model for Flows with Separation," and Maxim Akunets presented a paper on "Application of a Hybrid Feature Selection Method for Improving Turbulence Models with Machine Learning." The papers generated considerable interest and were followed by insightful questions and lively discussions.

The program committee selected the five best papers, which included a report by Alexey Matyushenko.

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At the intersection of IT and economics: Polytechnic University held Business Informatics Day

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IPMEiT alumni, employers, students, and faculty united for Business Informatics Day 2025 across competitive tracks, establishing new traditions in training specialists at the intersection of economics and IT. Business Informatics Day brought together over 130 students from the Graduate School of Business Engineering, alumni, and a team of faculty.

Teams from the Higher School of Business and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade competed in intellectual, practical, and creative rounds in the fields of digital economics and IT. This event was timed to coincide with the celebration of Informatics Day in Russia—a symbol of the dawn of the digital age, with the development of the first domestic computer.

Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, opened the event: "This celebration unites everyone who contributes to shaping the digital future. It's important for students to actively master knowledge at the intersection of economics and information technology, for teachers to inspire students to implement breakthrough projects, and collaboration allows us to shape the digital future of the Russian economy. The format of Business Informatics Day at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade clearly demonstrates that modern engineering and economic education is impossible without teamwork, creative thinking, and the ability to quickly solve complex problems."

The program included presentations from alumni and employers, as well as four competitive tracks, allowing participants to spend the day in an atmosphere of teamwork, healthy excitement, and professional networking.

In his welcoming address, Igor Ilyin, Director of the Higher School of Business Engineering, noted: "With the participation of Polytechnics, a decision was made at the state level in 1961 to train specialists who would become the bridge between complex calculations and management decisions, introducing mathematical, statistical, and instrumental methods into economic research. Today, the Higher School of Business Engineering (HSBE) IPMEiT continues to train such in-demand specialists for the digital economy."

Following the opening ceremony, ten teams of students from the Business Informatics bachelor's program and a team of HSE faculty engaged in a series of activities, including "Introduction and Corporate Identity," a case competition, and a thematic quiz. Questions covered a wide range of topics: from the fundamentals of business informatics and digital transformation to enterprise architecture and e-business, IT service management, and data analysis, including practical cases that required not only theoretical knowledge but also teamwork skills.

The atmosphere in the room was friendly yet exciting. The teams cheered each other on with applause. The team of teachers not only advised the participants during the case championship but also actively competed for points, demonstrating their professional experience and willingness to take on unconventional challenges! "— emphasized Olga Chemeris, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Business Studies.

The various stages of Business Informatics Day allowed participants to try their hand at being analysts, architects, and digital project managers, demonstrating their erudition, team spirit, and sense of humor. Teams also proposed their project ideas for automating various processes at Polytechnic University, which could serve as inspiration for coursework topics and future theses.

Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Economics, Management and Telecommunications (IPMET), emphasized: "Event formats like these help build a new level of dialogue between generations. Students see faculty not only as mentors and examiners, but also as active participants in collaborative work, while faculty receive live and meaningful feedback from future professionals. Business informatics, in this context, is a key growth area, combining economic thinking, digital technologies, and a practice-oriented approach to teaching. These formats demonstrate the demand for interdisciplinary competencies and teamwork skills today. Forward!"

The best student teams received branded gifts with the Polytechnic logo and diplomas from the director of the Higher School of Business. This added to the emotional atmosphere of the celebration and motivated the participants to pursue further professional growth.

1st place — a team of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students majoring in Business Informatics, captain Timur Sattarov 2nd place — a team of 1st and 2nd-year students majoring in Business Informatics, captain Arseniy Bezdeneshnykh 3rd place — a team of 1st and 3rd-year students majoring in Business Informatics, captain Egor Musnitsky

All participants received certificates, highlighting their contribution to the development of the business informatics community at Polytechnic University. The organizers thanked the students, graduates, and faculty for their work and expressed confidence that events of this format will become a good tradition and expand to include new tracks and partners.

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"Good Hockey": GUU presented a New Year's miracle to young athletes

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On December 21, the State University of Management (SUM) hockey team, along with the Stankin team, held a special pre-New Year's training session for visually impaired children from the Fortuna adaptive hockey team as part of the Moscow Student Hockey League's "Good Hockey" project.

Fun relay races were organized for the young hockey players, and a skating Santa Claus created a festive atmosphere.

Each participant received commemorative gifts from the State University of Management, but the main gift was the communication, attention, and support of their senior comrades.

For the GUU team players, this meeting has already become a good tradition—they came to see the guys for the third time.

Team defenseman Yegor Pridanov shared his impressions: "Pre-New Year's training with the adaptive hockey team has become a real tradition for me—this is my third time coming here. The children are the most touching—their emotions are unfaithful. At times like these, you simply catch yourself thinking that this is precisely why it's worth coming again and again—to give them joy, attention, and support. I believe events like these should be held as often as possible, because they help children believe in themselves and feel part of a larger hockey family."

Our university is truly delighted to be part of this kind and meaningful event. Projects like "Kind Hockey" demonstrate the true power of sport—a power that unites, inspires, and gives hope. We thank the Fortuna hockey team for their annual trust and the opportunity to share their warmth.

The "Good Hockey" project clearly demonstrates that sport goes far beyond competition. It is a tool for integration, development, and boundless joy, capable of creating a true New Year's miracle.

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21 декабря хоккейная сборная Государственного университета управления (ГУУ) вместе с командой «Станкин» провела специальную предновогоднюю тренировку для детей с нарушением зрения из команды по адаптивному хоккею «Фортуна» в рамках проекта «Добрый хоккей» Московской студенческой хоккейной лиги….” data-yashareImage=”https://guu.ru/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3663-scaled.jpg” data-yashareLink=”https://guu.ru/%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d1%80%d1%8b%d0%b9-%d1%85%d0%be%d0%ba%d0%ba%d0%b5%d0%b9-%d0%b3%d1%83%d1%83-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b3%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%bd/”>

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The Birthday of Russia's First Postage Stamp: History and Meaning

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December 22nd marks the anniversary of the first postage stamp in Russia. It was on this day in 1857 that the Postal Department of the Russian Empire issued a circular "On the Introduction of Postage Stamps for General Use," effective from the New Year, and the first stamps went on sale.

The First Postage Stamps: The Most Beautiful in the World

The 10-kopek stamp is considered Russia's first postage stamp, symbolizing a new stage in the development of the postal system. Philatelists have recognized these stamps as the most beautiful two-color stamps in the world.

The first copies were produced in St. Petersburg based on samples personally approved by Alexander II on October 20, 1857. They were printed on white, stiff, hand-made paper with a watermark in the form of the number "1."

The stamp's center featured a blue oval with the Postal Department's emblem in white relief—crossed post horns and a double-headed eagle. Around the oval was a brown frame with the inscription "postage stamp" and the denomination "10 kopecks per lot." The stamp also featured the emperor's mantle and crown, emphasizing its status and importance.

The first stamp had a print run of 3 million copies, but due to perforation issues, the first examples were issued imperforate. This added to their uniqueness and historical value.

The evolution of postage stamps in Russia

Since then, postage stamps in Russia have undergone numerous changes. The first RSFSR stamps appeared in 1918, and their design was radically different from their predecessors. Artist Rihards Zarins created a stamp depicting a hand cutting a chain, symbolizing liberation and new ideals. These stamps were issued in two colors: blue, valued at 35 kopecks, and brown, valued at 70 kopecks.

In August 1923, the world saw the first postage stamps from the USSR, dedicated to the First All-Russian Agricultural and Handicraft-Industrial Exhibition. These stamps reflected a new era and the country's commitment to development.

With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia once again faced the need to create new postage stamps. On January 14, 1992, the first stamps of the Russian Federation, dedicated to the XVI Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, entered circulation. They became a symbol of a new stage in Russia's history and its return to the international arena.

The meaning of postage stamps

Postage stamps are more than just a means of payment for postal services; they are also an important element of cultural heritage. They reflect historical events, cultural and social changes, and serve as a means of self-expression and art. Stamp collecting (philately) has become a popular hobby that unites people around the world.

Even in the 21st century, postage stamps continue to be a symbol of communication, uniting people and cultures regardless of time and distance.

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Happy Power Engineer's Day!

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Today, Russia celebrates Energy Workers' Day—a professional holiday honoring those who ensure the smooth operation of the country's most vital industry.

Energy is the foundation of the national economy. Without it, other sectors of the economy would not function, and there would be no heat or light in our homes.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is renowned for its oldest scientific schools, the Electromechanical and Power Engineering Faculties. Their scientists and graduates have made significant contributions to the development of thermal and nuclear energy, electrical engineering, power engineering, and the defense industry in the country. These traditions are now being carried on by a younger generation of Polytechnic students.

Even today, Russia's energy sector is not standing still, but continues to develop confidently. It reliably meets economic and social needs, makes a significant contribution to strengthening the state's energy security, and confirms its strategic importance to the country.

We congratulate the faculty and students of all Polytechnic institutes involved in energy. We thank everyone involved in this celebration for their dedication to their profession, responsibility, and the continuous development of the energy sector.

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Polytechnic students' success at the All-Russian Olympiad in Fuel and Energy Complex Automation

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Students from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU performed brilliantly at the 3rd All-Russian Student Olympiad "Automation and Informatization of the Fuel and Energy Complex." The team participated in the competition with the support of the IMMiT Directorate and the SPbPU Youth Policy Department.

The event took place in the Tver region at the Zaluchye training and production center. Organized by the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, the Olympiad brought together students from various regions of Russia studying automation and process control.

Participants were asked to solve practical engineering problems. These included programming a REGUL R500 virtual programmable logic controller and developing a human-machine interface for a training technology rig. This rig simulates pressure regulation processes similar to those found in oil pumping stations.

Fourth-year students from the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at IMMiT demonstrated outstanding results. Ivan Pavlyuchenko took first place in the "Programming the REGUL Logic Controller" category, demonstrating strong skills in developing control, protection, and regulation algorithms. Pavel Patrin placed second in the "Development of a Human-Machine Interface in MasterSCADA 4D" category. The expert committee recognized his work for its well-designed operator panel, clear process visualization, ease of use, and creative approach.

"The Olympiad's problems are as close as possible to real-life production challenges in the oil and gas industry. Our success in solving them speaks to the high quality of our preparation and demonstrates our readiness to tackle complex engineering cases in industrial automation," said Olympiad winner Ivan Pavlyuchenko.

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In the first 11 months, Guangzhou's trade turnover with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 24 percent.

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Beijing, December 22 (Xinhua) — From January to November 2025, trade turnover between Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 24 percent year-on-year to 531.24 billion yuan (approximately 76 billion U.S. dollars), according to data published on the official website of the General Administration of Customs.

During this period, countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative have already become important trading partners of this southern Chinese metropolis, local customs officials noted.

Guangzhou FiiO Electronics Technology Co. Ltd., a high-tech company primarily engaged in the research, development, and production of portable audio products, has continued to expand into emerging markets in recent years, such as countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. In the first 11 months of this year, more than 40 percent of the company's orders came from these countries.

To help enterprises accelerate their development of overseas markets, Guangzhou Customs actively carries out special activities to promote the facilitation of cross-border trade procedures in accordance with the requirements of enterprises, implementing support measures.

Guangzhou Customs official Yan Fan stated that trade ties between Guangzhou and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative are continuously deepening. Since 2025, there has been an increase in textile exports from Guangzhou to Belt and Road countries, as well as in agricultural imports from these countries.

As a reminder, in January-November 2025, trade turnover between Guangdong Province and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 3.32 trillion yuan. -0-

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