On 27 August 2026, as part of the Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum, the Kazan Oil, Gas & Chemistry International Petrochemical Exhibition was held. The exhibition hosted a panel discussion titled "Energy Dialogue: Russia — BRICS Countries and the Global South", organized by the Union of Organizers of the Oil and Gas Industry "Russian Gas Society" and ANO Kazan Expo.
The session was attended by representatives from Russia, Belarus, India, Iran, and Oman. The focus was on the development of the oil and gas industry, technological cooperation, and new opportunities for international engagement amid the transformation of energy markets.
The session program opened with a presentation titled "Development Strategy for the Oil and Gas Complex of the Republic of Belarus until 2030". Mikhail Sudas, Deputy Director of the BRICS CCBC and representative of the Russian Gas Society in the Republic of Belarus, discussed the main directions of industry development, strategic priorities, and prospects for the country’s oil and gas sector.
The session program opened with a presentation titled "Development Strategy for the Oil and Gas Complex of the Republic of Belarus until 2030". Mikhail Sudas, Deputy Director of the BRICS CCBC and representative of the Russian Gas Society in the Republic of Belarus, discussed the main directions of industry development, strategic priorities, and prospects for the country’s oil and gas sector.
The Iranian side delivered a report titled "Reducing Compressor System OPEX by 25%: How Operational Technologies Can Transform Asset Efficiency". Bahram Barani, Chairman of the Board of Baron Compressor Company, shared methods for optimizing operating costs and enhancing the performance of compressor equipment.
Another development from Iran was introduced by Ali Soltani, General Director of Trust Turbine Technology, presenting the report "TTVR System: Advanced Technology for Removing and Preventing Varnish Deposits in Rotating Equipment Lubricating Oil".
Sergey Mayorov, Chairman of the Association of Russian Industrial and Business Clusters, addressed technological cooperation and the localization of foreign developments. Participants discussed the potential of the cluster model for developing cooperation among BRICS countries.
Sergey Mayorov, Chairman of the Association of Russian Industrial and Business Clusters, addressed technological cooperation and the localization of foreign developments. Participants discussed the potential of the cluster model for developing cooperation among BRICS countries.
A dedicated section of the session was devoted to workforce development and international educational cooperation. Ildus Chukmarov, Head of the Center for Continuing Education, Quality Management, and Marketing at the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies of Kazan Federal University, presented approaches to developing additional professional education and exchanging expertise among specialists from different countries.
Aravamuthan Chakrapani, Director of Solar Express LLC, provided an overview of the Indian LPG market, outlining the key trends in liquefied petroleum gas imports, existing challenges, and prospects for further development.
Digital and industrial transformation occupied an important place in the program. Dmitry Antonov, Deputy General Director for Development at ONSINT LLC, highlighted the application of additive manufacturing in the oil and gas industry.
The program concluded with a report by Yuri Leonovets, General Director of Aviation Technologies and Complexes CJSC, on the use of a gyrocopter for aerial and instrumental inspection of trunk gas pipeline facilities.
The session served as a platform for exchanging practical experience and discussing prospects for international cooperation. Key areas included technological development, localization of solutions, digitalization, workforce training, and the expansion of energy cooperation among Russia, BRICS countries, and the Global South.
Aravamuthan Chakrapani, Director of Solar Express LLC, provided an overview of the Indian LPG market, outlining the key trends in liquefied petroleum gas imports, existing challenges, and prospects for further development.
Digital and industrial transformation occupied an important place in the program. Dmitry Antonov, Deputy General Director for Development at ONSINT LLC, highlighted the application of additive manufacturing in the oil and gas industry.
The program concluded with a report by Yuri Leonovets, General Director of Aviation Technologies and Complexes CJSC, on the use of a gyrocopter for aerial and instrumental inspection of trunk gas pipeline facilities.
The session served as a platform for exchanging practical experience and discussing prospects for international cooperation. Key areas included technological development, localization of solutions, digitalization, workforce training, and the expansion of energy cooperation among Russia, BRICS countries, and the Global South.