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Rosneft to open a research and development center in Qatar

Rosneft has opened an office of the International center for research and development in Qatar.

Rosneft to open a research and development center in Qatar


Doha, 29 March - Neftegaz.RU. Rosneft has opened an office of the International center for research and development in Qatar, which will become a full-scale representative office of the company, performing along with scientific and technical activities also functions to promote various business areas of the company in the region.

The agreement to open the center was signed during the visit of the CEO of Rosneft Igor Sechin to Doha. International Research and Development Center will work at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF).

In light of Rosneft’s strategic objectives related to petroleum and gas chemistry technologies development, the Rosneft R&D Center will develop innovative solutions for the production of engineering plastics and gas processing, as well as the creation of new catalysts, polymers and oils.

Studies in the field of integrated geological and engineering software, and 3D designing and modeling in refining and petrochemistry will be key focus areas. Cooperation will also be carried out in the field of shipbuilding, including the possibility of a joint project for the construction of ships and the creation of equipment at the Zvezda shipyard.

One of the areas of cooperation between Rosneft and the QF will be the joint financing of high-priority Russian and international research projects including the capability of venture funding. In addition, the partners will collaborate in the field of oil and gas education with the aim of integrating the 2 scientific and educational schools - Russian and international.

Speaking at the ceremony, Igor Sechin said: The Qatar Science and Technology Park will be an ideal platform for joint research work in projects that envisage the implementation of advanced and innovative developments of Rosneft.

To read the news in Russian.


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