In 2025, St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, or SPIGF, has once again confirmed its status as one of the leading world’s venues where fuel and energy specialists can have a dialogue. 35,800 participants from 52 countries came to take part in the Forum, and the convention program included 123 events covering 21 topics from gas prospection, mining and transportation, gas distribution and gas consumption, underground storage to international collaboration, sustainable development, technological independence, as well as new tools for digital transformation and automation of the sector. Topical sessions and round table discussions included more than 900 reports made by professionals working in the industry. The speakers represented federal and regional authorities, dedicated associations and unions, but there also were executives, senior and technological engineers from different companies, leading experts, analysts, scientists, emerging specialists, along with students from industry-specific universities. Exhibitions arranged during SPIGF took all the pavilions and outdoor premises available in Expoforum. At the area of 51,000 sq. m, 620 companies showcased their research and technology projects along with innovative solutions designed for the gas sector. The events taking place during the Forum were covered by 568 journalists from Russian and foreign media.

This year, the Forum went beyond its usual format. Some of the events were arranged in Gazprom’s headquarters, Lakhta Centre, which is the avatar of innovation and progress. The Strategic Priorities of Russia in the Arctic, RAO/CIS Offshore 2025 plenary session, took place in the Mariinsky Palace, whereas the traditional gala dinner dedicated to SPIGF was held in Gazprom Arena.

The key event of the Forum was the Natural Gas Market in 2025–2035: New Contours in a Fast-Moving Environment plenary session. The session was participated by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Sergey Tsivilev, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, Roman Sklyar, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Viktor Karankevich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Energy and Petroleum Division of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey, and Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Alexandra Suvorova, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and TV host at Russia 24 TV Channel, moderated the plenary session.

“St. Petersburg International Gas Forum is one of the world’s leading specialised venues. This is where new trends are discussed completed with the new architecture of the gas market. The best samples of local products are presented, the ones that ensure advanced development of the Russian gas sector and provide an essential input into its technological independence. The interest in the Forum is really great. Once again, delegates from more than 50 countries from all over the world came to take part in it. I should also mention that main new centres of economic growth and energy consumption were extensively represented, too. Together, we are creating the future of the global energy,” explained Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee.

There have been lots of remarkable events that the Forum will be remembered for. As part of SPIGF 2025, at Gas for Russia stand new gasification and further gasification facilities were formally brought on stream in 25 constituent unites within the Russian Federation.

The Forum became the place for Gazprom to commission into operation the most state-of-the-art and the biggest Russian turbine blades production plant (located in the Tula Region).

During SPIGF 2025, new capacities were brought into operation in the live linkup mode. It happened in 7 regions of Russia, they are going to manufacture equipment for the gas sector.

Another essential part of the Forum agenda was the Session on the technological development of Gazprom chaired by Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee. Annually, the strategic venue where vectors for further innovative development of the sector are determined brings together leaders of the gas sector, representatives of state authorities, executives of top academic and machine-building enterprises, as well as the largest energy companies. In the open dialogue atmosphere, the participants showcase their advanced technologies and implemented projects, shape engineering priorities and set tasks for the future, but also share experience at the inter-industry level.

For the first time ever, SPIGF agenda included the Strategic session on continental shelf development. The session was participated by top experts of the oil and gas sector, executives of key companies working in the industry and representatives of state authorities. The participants had an open dialogue to discuss certain hot matters, including implementation of the shelf-based projects and fundamental challenges that companies face during infrastructural development and exploitation in offshore fields.

Another event arranged during SPIGF was its traditional Youth Day. This year, the project entered a new stage of development and transformed into the Natural Gas & Accelerator (NG&Accelerator) International Acceleration Program which was focused on innovative insights and technological solutions. 200 people from 29 countries took part in the program, whereas 39 finalists from 12 states presented 12 projects aimed at sustainable development, digitalisation and efficiency enhancement in the gas sector. This event was organised by Gazprom, St. Petersburg State University of Economics and ExpoForum International, and powered by the top energy companies and universities, which included Comita, Gazprom Neft, Rosatom State Corporation, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Tomsk Polytechnic University. The best initiatives were thoroughly assessed to turn from insights to startups and research projects with further support. This will promote growth of promising areas in the energy sector.

The convention program of the Forum included a set of events that covered the key aspects of the gas sector development, which included technological independence, staff training, safety and international collaboration.

Participants of the 2^nd Prospects of Gas Separation Technologies using Russian-Made Membranes Scientific-Practical Conference discussed the strategic importance of Russian-made membrane technologies design and introduction. They also touched on extraction of valuable components from natural gas, production of membranes and membrane modules, as well as membrane separation of fluid media. The Conference became a place for scientists and industrialists to talk to each other, and the participants managed to chalk out certain paths to implement research projects in production.

Another landmark occasion was the Special session on developing industrial safety culture at Gazprom. Over 60 executives of the company’s subsidiaries took part in it. During the session, the results of independent audit inspection in regard of industrial safety culture were presented along with main vectors for its development. The participants talked about the key tools used to shape the safety culture, specially focusing on coaching, acclimation for emerging specialists and use of digital platforms for training.

As part of the Safe and Sustainable IT Infrastructure in the Oil and Gas Sector panel discussion, the experts considered the use of Russian software. The participants delivered successful introduction cases and innovative projects like RED ADM and Aladdin Enterprise CA, which guarantee sustainability and security of IT systems.

During the BRICS countries discussion, international collaboration was brought into the spotlights. The alliance members took counsel in regard of prospects implied in the joint projects undertaken in the gas sector, including the use of Russian technologies in Thailand and Africa. Moreover, the event included talking on legal regulations and investment protection matters, as well as possibilities for extending collaboration between the countries.

At the Gen Alpha: Securing Staff Independence in the Russian Industry strategic session the experts discussed training of future specialists while they are still children, using all kinds of digital products, science parks and career guidance applications. Up2U Profi mobile app called to heighten the youth’s interest to today’s engineering professions and the industry itself was presented.

As part of Gas Engine Efficiency of Cargo Transportation Conference, the participants considered advantages of switching to gas engine fuel and remotorisation of vehicles. There, positive cases of vehicle refitment were demonstrated that ensured a tangible reduction of fuel expenses. Likewise, the experts registered that remotorisation is dynamically supported by the Russian government. In particular, they have subsidies for small and medium businesses in place.

A high profile event, International Gas Markets: Tasks Associated with Legal Provisions and Staff Training International Scientific-Practical Conference, confined to the 5^th Anniversary of the Musin Research Centre, took place during SPIGF, too. The participants agreed that it is important to have highly qualified staff trained and gas initiatives legally supported. Postgraduate students and graduates of the Centre made their reports to highlight legal aspects of the energy sector, transformation of the corporate management system and international legal provisions for the gas projects.

This year, the Forum convention agenda included a brand new area of focus, namely legal regulations in the gas industry. The arrangements were undertaken by the International Association of Lawyers and Consultants in collaboration with ExpoForum International. The experts specified that legal support had been becoming an integral part of the infrastructure behind the oil and gas products. Besides, it was what sustainability of investment models depended on, and what ensured mitigation of both technological and sanction-related risks.

Yet another big event was the Hydrogen Energy. Reboot and New Technological Solutions panel session, where the experts contemplated the development prospects with the Russia’s hydrogen sector from establishing the infrastructure to scaling up the pilot projects.

During the 12^th History Seminar commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, dedicated to the input the oil and gas sector had contributed into the Victory, the participants discussed building of pipelines, delivering fuel to the armed forces and feats undertaken by the workers, all of those providing the cornerstone of the Soviet petroleum industry. Moreover, they presented certain historic research cases, biographies of the industry’s heroes and samples of advanced solutions that made sure people in the frontline and Leningrad under the Siege had received the necessary aid.

Winners of Season 3 of the Track of the Year national initiative got their prizes during the awarding ceremony that took place in the course of SPIGF. This year, the initiative once again demonstrated that ecology and sports have no limits: it was supported by more than 70 cities and 10 countries. In 116 days, the participants recorded over 8,400 tracks for the project, traveled almost 120,000 km in methane vehicles, bikes and running on feet, which equals to three around-the-world journeys.

The large scale exposition arranged during SPIGF 2025 offered the visitors insights into the most advanced achievements made by the local industry and science. The Forum hosted
InGAS Stream 2025 – Innovations in the Gas Industry International Specialised Exhibition, Ros-Gas-Expo International Specialised Exhibition of Natural Gas Industry and Technology for Gas Facility, RAO/CIS Offshore 2025 International Exhibition and Conference for Oil & Gas Resources Development of the Russian Arctic and Continental Shelf. For the first time ever, the Safety of Facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry Collective Exhibition was arranged.

The central element of the Forum exhibition program was the Corporate Exposition by Gazprom. This year it got a new name: Gazprom – Territory of Technological Leadership. It brought together top manufacturers who produce hi-tech products and make innovative designs for the oil and gas sector.

Throughout 10 years, this venue has been used to exhibit about 1,650 pieces of equipment and machinery. For instance, there was the first Russian hydrofraction fleet, components
of the underwater mining system, the first Russian helicopter that can be used to work in the continental shelf and other instruments required by the petroleum industry and other sectors. Some of the Russian regions joint their forces to present their collective stands at SPIGF 2025. The Republic of Tatarstan became the region partner of the Forum: at their collective stand, they showcased 17 companies that make projects on gasification, energy saving and field development. On top of that, there was the national stand where the visitors learned about specifics of the region.

The Volgograd, Astrakhan, Chelyabinsk and Kirov Regions along with the Perm Territory were also represented as part of the collective regional stands.

The Volgograd Region showcased the potential held by its enterprises engaged into production of equipment and technologies. The Astrakhan Region put into the spotlight its industrial and innovative development, in particular, on the solutions related to import substitution and mining efficiency enhancement. The Chelyabinsk Region presented a wide range of their products to demonstrate their industrial potential, first of all, in the oil and gas mechanical engineering sphere. The Perm Territory brought their projects for the fuel and energy industry. These included cutting-edge technologies and equipment pieces: scanners, inspection tools, electric pumps and monitoring systems. And for the first time ever, the Forum has been participated by the Kirov Region. They displayed their innovative solutions based on compressor, cable and fire-fighting equipment, but also the latest machinery to be operated in severe climates. All the regions demonstrated high levels of technological development and readiness to solve today’s industrial tasks.

The outdoor exposition of SPIGF 2025 showcased Russian forward-minded machinery projects, including three unique prototype pieces by AMT. These were 4×2 gas garbage truck, 10×10 universal high-sided truck suitable for all terrains thanks to its articulated frame and 6×4 electrically driven hydrogen highway tractor. Sespel Cheboksary Enterprise presented their magnetic levitation (maglev) freight train capable of transporting up to 1 bln tons of cargo a year, along with their innovative technologies of friction welding that are used to make sophisticated structures, including the ones for Roscosmos. These projects are all about the Russian companies’ aiming to ensure the complete technological cycle from new materials to transport systems of the future. The Republic of Belarus showcased their 130-tons BELAZ gas diesel quarry truck and a range of gas engine machines.

The traditional Business Matchmaking Centre, or BMC, was operated during the Forum. This is a specialised platform where customers and suppliers can meet each other face to face and build new relations. In 2025, over 1,800 meetings took place in BMC.

The participants of SPIGF 2025 had a chance to join a technical tour to the Vsevolozhsk Gas Turbine Power Plant. There the specialists were demonstrated gas turbine units in operation and learned about new heat and electricity generation technologies. Besides, they were told about the main stages of the electricity production cycle.

New formats got special attention during the Forum. For the first time in its history, the program of SPIGF included #PROsvet Lectorium: a cycle of educational events that covered art, engineering, energy and management, all at once. Besides the lectures, this event included film shows and practical sessions aimed at development of professional and personal skills. The participants learned about the impact that the gas sector provided on the global art, were introduced to the heritage left by engineer Vladimir Shukhov, discussed the part of natural gas in the digital economy and AI progression, and also took classes to master team management and manage personal efficiency. Thanks to this program, knowledge from different spheres of interest was merged to demonstrate new approaches to professional development and personal growth.

SPIGF 2025 became a place to host Oil and Gas 5.0 competition, aimed at finding and promoting effective digital projects made in the oil and gas sector. The competition was participated by managing, engineering and IT teams that implement the projects aimed at enhancement of efficiency, safety and sustainability in regard of production procedures. Over 40 projects made it to the final. Most of the entries were made under the Effective Import Substitution category. The list of awardees included Gazprom, SIBUR, Nauka, PhosAgro and other companies. The competition verified that digitalisation is getting the key factor of technological development and competitive performance of the sector.

In 2025, participants and guests of SPIGF were demonstrated the patriotic series by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory. Porcelain sculptures of Russian commanders, soldiers and marshals were installed in the SPIGF lounge zone and became a vivid symbol of historic traditions and national pride continuity. The exposition included pieces from 3 collections, namely Chieftains of Great Victories, Soviet Series and Soldiers.

To commemorate the 80^th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the visitors were also presented the Gasification of Leningrad: a Battle Taken after the War exhibition. It told the story of restoring Leningrad’s energy infrastructure after the war. The exposition included some unique archive materials: documents and photos narrating about the work undertaken by executives of the Leningrad Municipal Executive Committee, operation of the gas factory and building trusts, as well as reports on construction of substations, main lines and gas equipment. The visitors were introduced to mining and gas transportation technologies, and had a chance to see how they improved living standards for the citizens. The exhibition emphasised significance of gasification for social revival of Leningrad and helped preserve the memories of the heroic work undertaken by its citizens.

By the way, SPIGF 2025 program included not only business meetings and meaningful discussions, but sportive events, too. One of the moments to remember was the Cup of the President
of the Russian Gas Society Billiards Tournament. Besides, trophies won by Zenit Football Club were displayed at their stand, and Nino from the club gave autographs to the fans.

Russia – Co-occurrence of Good News online studio established by Peterburgsky Dnevnik (St. Petersburg Diary) in collaboration with ExpoForum International was operated at the venue. During the live streams, the hosts and journalists interviewed key participants and media VIPs of the Forum.

To make attendance of St. Petersburg International Gas Forum even more comfortable for the participants, the mobile app was designed. It covered every need possible from making
a personal schedule and list of meetings to restaurant booking. SPIGF mobile app was designed by ExpoForum International and Gazprom ID Operator. The companies have also taken a step forward and signed a collaboration agreement aimed at digitalisation of products and business procedures intended for the convention and exhibition industry. This partnership includes introduction of the solutions by Gazprom ID Operator designed to enhance data-using procedures, use of AI-powered technologies, promotion of professional communities and CX management via Eventum platform.

SPIGF 2025 was powered by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg. Delegations from 35 regions of Russia came to take part in the Forum, which definitely points out how significant the event is for the entire country.

The following companies contributed into the convention program as co-organisers: Gazprom, Gazprom Mezhregiongaz, Gazprom Shelfproject, Gazprom UGS, Znanie Russia, Gazprom CPS, Gazprom Pererabotka, Institute of Oil and Gas Technology Initiatives, International Alliance for Strategic Projects BRICS, SIBUR, Russian Gas Society, Association of Geologists, Geophysicists and Engineers, Russian Software Association of Russian Software Producers, Hydrogen Energy Committee of the CIS Business Center, Zyfra Group, etc.

SPIGF 2025 general partner: Gazprom.

General sponsor: TMK.

Industrial partner: Almaz – Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation.

Region partner: the Republic of Tatarstan.

SPIGF 2025 partners: Gazprombank (Joint Stock Company), COMITA, Gazprom Neft, Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, HMS Group, United Metallurgical Company (OMK), Salavat Catalyst Plant, Gazprom GNP Holding, United Engine Corporation, Gazprom Invest, FracJet-Volga, Norrexim RUS, Gazprom Avtomatizatsiya, United Shipbuilding Corporation, MOSGAZ, Gazstroyprom, RUMO, T1 IT Holding, Gazprom ID Operator, Shelf Company, GT Energo, ROG-Engineering, Polycell, Metran Group, ABS ZEiM Automation, System-Service, RegLab, Vympel, Armalit, Izmeron Factory, Micran, Zenit Football Club, National Oil and Gas Forum.

Partners of Gazprom – Territory of Technological Leadership Corporate Exposition: RGK Group, Peterpipe.

Partners of Youth Day: COMITA, Gazprom ID Operator.

Risk management partner: SOGAZ.

Style partner: Indever menswear studio.

Cultural program partner: Imperial Porcelain Manufactory.

Organisation partner: Karelian Mineral Water Plant.

Official translating agency: Voice of the World.

General media partners: Oil & Gas Territory Magazine and Gas Industry Magazine.

General industry information partner: Neftegaz.ru.

General industry media partner: Sphere. Oil & Gas Magazine.

Strategic media partner: Exposition Oil Gas Magazine.

Official industry information partner: Power and Industry of Russia Newspaper.

Official industry media partner: Oil and Gas Industry Magazine.

Publisher of SPIGF official newspaper: United Industrial Edition.

SPIGF 2025 official restaurants: Stroganoff Steak House, LAMB, Palkin, Cristal, Yug 22, Peremena.

SPIGF organiser: ExpoForum International.

Co-organisers of SPIGF 2025 exhibition program: FAREXPO, RESTEC Exhibition Company.

The final of the International Acceleration Program “Natural Gas & Accelerator” (the key event of the Youth Day of SPIGF) took place on 7-10 October 2025 in St. Petersburg. In united 39 finalists from 12 countries, selected out of over 200 candidates, who competed to be recognized the best.

The program was organized by Gazprom, Expoforum International, and UNECON under support of the companies and universities consortium that included Comita Group of Companies, Gazprom Neft, Rosatom, Gazprom ID, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Tomsk Polytechnic University and experts of the energy business.

In spring 2025, over 200 students and young specialists from 29 countries applied to participate in the International Acceleration Program “NG&Accelerator” that included educational and project tracks.

Within the program, the participants studied at the Virtual Academy “Energy Projects: Technologies for a Sustainable Future of Natural Gas”, where they were lectured by partners of the project.

In the meanwhile, having formed 12 teams, the participants started working on their innovative projects under support of the trackers: Yuliya Bichun (UNECON), Vitaly Bobrov (H2B), Irina Borovskaya (UNECON) and Anna Kovaleva (UNECON).

After a selection process, 7 teams (39 participants from 12 countries), who had presented most promising solutions, were invited to a final event of NG&Accelerator – Youth Day of SPIGF. The range of countries represented by the participants included Russia, Belarus, Bolivia, Vietnam, Zambia, India, Iran, China, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Serbia and Tanzania.

Opening Ceremony was attended by organizers and partners of the project.

Sergey Khomyakov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom: “It is the eleventh time we open the Youth Day at SPIGF. It is a special place where students, universities and business may meet to focus on the young generation. During the recent 10 seasons, we have managed to create a particular academic community. The competition has been participated in by over 2000 people from 70 countries. This event can appear an impetus to build a career in gas industry for many participants. The initiative, launched by Gazprom and UNECON, is more than just an investment. It is a strategic view on our future, future of the gas industry. I wish you all creative work, effective preparation, new impressions and new friends”.

Alexey Danshin, Director General of Comita Innotech: “I would love to congratulate you all as, being a finalist, each of you appears the winner. Some of you have defeated themselves, the others – the competitors, but most important is that you have the future. I congratulate you on being a part of this competition. It is of paramount importance that you build your future of right fundamentals of technology, economy and ecology. This program is a unique synergy that unites experts for the fields of engineering, IT, economics and social sciences. Not only does your work deserve attention, but it is also worth being implemented. I, therefore, hope that our experts, who will actively participate in the forum, will help you with it”.

Igor Maskimtsev, Rector of UNECON: “Your path to the final was not simple. Not everyone has managed to make it. Yet, you are here, which means you are the best. It is a great honor for me to greet you here on your big day. Such moments may become for you an impetus to build your careers and to collaborate with the leader of the industry – Gazprom. Mind that though the winners will be announced at the end of the competition, each of you is already a winner. I wish you to keep spirit of collaboration that will help you to move on as strong teams. I am convinced that you will come back to Russia, where you will always be welcome by our expert community. Good luck!”

Yana Klementovitchus, Director of HES UNECON, Vice-Rector of UNECON: “I would love to thank everyone who helped us to get together here, in St. Petersburg, today. Thanks to our partners this meeting became feasible. Our project has been carried out for 10 years. Searching for innovations, we created a new format – international accelerators. The most valuable for us is not only organizational support, but also dedication and commitment of the experts, who have worked with you remotely before and now here, at the site of SPIGF. I would like to express our gratitude to Expoforum and the board of the Gas Forum for both atmosphere of collaboration we experience here and conditions for cooperation and efficient work they created. We should praise such universities as St. Petersburg State University of Economics which stands at the origins of the project, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and Tomsk Polytechnic University. Thank you all for collaboration and my wishes for the fascinating work!”

Presentation of innovative projects, moderated by Natalia Sarakhanova, Academic Director of NG&Accelerator, who coordinated the participants and experts throughout the whole program, and Tatyana Krylova, Expert of School of Business and International Proficiency of MGIMO University, became the cornerstone of the Youth Day.

Project “The Case for an Industrial Shift towards DME” (team tracker – Anna Kovaleva, UNECON) – was awarded the first place

• Šibulov Vuk (team leader) – Comita Group of Compamies
• Ibeogo Godwin – Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
• Ushpik Ilya – Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
• Khalilova Aysel – Tyumen State University
• Chileshe Chantell – University of Zambia

Project “High-Quality Graphene from Natural Gas” (team tracker – Yuliya Bichun, UNECON) – was awarded the second place

• Surnin Aleksei (team leader) – Gazpromneft Bitumen Materials
• Alkhimovich Leonid – St. Petersburg State University (Graduate School of Management)
• Kapichnikov Alexey – Bauman Moscow State Technical University
• Rak Ksenia – Gazpromneft Moscow Refinery
• Tureev Nikita – National Research University ITMO

Project “GASIGHT: AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance and Optimization for Gas Infrastructure” (team tracker – Anna Kovaleva, UNECON) – was awarded the third place

• Alvarado Navarro Marilaura (team leader) – St. Petersburg State University (Graduate School of Management)
• Izbiakov Nikita – Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
• Samsonova Kseniya – Investment Office
• Tojaga Bojan – Comita Group of Compamies
• Ho Huong Thao – Yersin Da Lat University

Project “Cold Plasma Method for Methane Decomposition at Oil and Gas Production Sites” (team tracker – Yuliya Bichun, UNECON)

• Temurkaeva Sibilla (team leader) – Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
• Belyi Roman – Ukhta State Technical University / Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta
• Kapishnikov Dmitrii – Bauman Moscow State Technical University
• Lantsov Daniil – St. Petersburg State University (Graduate School of Management)
• Mustafin Islam – Liaoning Petrochemical University
• Rakitina Mariia – Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas

Project “AI Assistant for Gas Compressor Unit Efficiency” (team tracker – Bobrov Vitaly, head of projects, H2B)

• Mironova Mariia (team leader) – St. Petersburg State University (Graduate School of Management)
• Arab Yousof Abad Mohammad – St. Petersburg State University
• Gainullin Radis – Kazan National Research Technological University
• Zhdanovich Vladimir – Euphrosyne Polotskaya State University of Polotsk
• Li Fulian – Shandong Technology and Business University

Project “Next Generation Pipeline Integrity – Extending Lifespan in Harsh Climate with Smart Material and Predictive AI” (team tracker – Bobrov Vitaly, head of projects, H2B)

• Nzeakor Chizoba (team leader) – National Research University ITMO
• Diagileva Anastasiia – Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
• Keller Danil – Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
• Lema Elizabeth – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
• Nikolaev Artyom – Lomonosov Moscow State University
• Smorokov Andrey – National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
• Soloviev Evgeniy – Kazan National Research Technological University

Project “Predictive Analytics App” (team tracker – Borovskaya Irina, UNECON)

• Penar Elizaveta (team leader) – Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
• Gaifullin Damir – Kazan National Research Technological University / Gazprom Pererabotka
• Kapit – St. Petersburg State University (Graduate School of Management)
• Nuhu Aminu – Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
• Rašeta Dunja – Comita Group of Compamies
• Terrazas Mamani Rivaldo Raymond – New Horizons (energy specialist)

The judges praised the concepts and research capacity of the teams, their collaboration with each other, ability to analyze and forecast. The experts gave their recommendations to the teams for further implementation of the projects and professional growth in the industry. 

Board of judges included:

• Alexey Koshelets, Head of Division of Gazprom;
• Konstantin Slanov, Business Development Director of Comita Digital Technologies;
• Leonid Potapov, Head of the program for the development of the training system in the field of ITAT of Gazprom Neft;
• Leonid Sukhikh, Rector of Tomsk Polytechnic University;
• Olga Orlova, Head of Banking and Financial Markets Department, Executive Director of the Endowment Fund of UNECON.

Within the awards ceremony, Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom, greeted the participants and awarded the winners with certificates. He mentioned that currently a large number of young specialists choose to work in the energy industry, which is the leading industry of the global economy that unites profound knowledge and numerous spheres, being, therefore, interesting, dynamic and innovative.

Team leaders participated in a particularly special event – business breakfast with Gazprom managing team. They had an exclusive opportunity to discuss both their projects and questions of project management and leadership. Yury Diatchenko, Deputy Head of Department of Gazprom, Aleksandr Kusovatov, Deputy Head of Department – Head of Directorate of Gazprom, and Dmitry Vasilenko, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of UNECON, Director of NG&Accelerator, shared their expert opinions with the participants.

Besides, participants attended the Plenary Session of SPIGF “Natural Gas Market in 2025-2035: New Contours in a Fast-Moving Environment” that was attended by ministers of energy and representatives of ministries of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Pakistan. Participants got to know a lot about the current global gas architecture and attended a large exhibition of the forum. 

At a corporate exhibition “Gazprom – Territory of Technological Leadership” the participants explored samples of equipment, high-tech products and innovative solutions for the oil and gas sector. Being a guarantee of technological sovereignty and leadership, solutions aimed for the import substitution were largely appreciated.

Within the tour round the stand of Comita Group of Companies the participants and the company’s representatives discussed automation of production, development of an independent AI-platform, studied virtual mimic panel and had a virtual visit to workshops to become thoroughly familiar with the equipment.

Alexander Taganov (Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas) made a presentation at a lecture hall “Gazprom Open Science”. The lecture was on the history of gas markets development, growth of competition with the advent of LNG and shale gas, as well as it raised the issues of gas hubs impact on pricing and contracts. The speaker touched upon the prospects of Chinese, Indian and Brazilian markets while the international participants got actively involved in the discussion telling about gas industry in their countries.

Traditional “off-tie meeting” “GAS.NEXT: Brain Games. How Young Innovators Can Reshape the Gas Market by 2035” held in the form of generations dialogue, was dedicated to the discussion of the gas industry future, international collaboration, staff training, digital transformation, new jobs and career opportunities for youngsters.

The discussion was attended by Aleksandr Kuzovatov, Deputy Head of Department – Head of Directorate of Gazprom; Kiril Polous, Deputy Head of Department – Head of Directorate of Gazprom; Dusan Bajatovic, Director General of Srbijagas; Andrey Vetoshkin, Director General of Gazprom ID; Janco Lončar, Director General of Comita Slovenija; Rogerio Sacchi, Director General of Porto Norte Fluminense and moderated by Dmitry Vasilenko, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of UNECON, Director of NG&Accelerator.

Another important event organized within the Youth Day was press-session from Gazprom ID. Representatives of GID met with the finalists and recorded a series of motivational interviews about the present and the future of the industry. The participants were presented a career platform Universe, which appears to be the ecosystem aimed to aid young specialists to build successful careers in the sphere of energy.

Besides, the participants could visit an interactive tour around Expoforum that allowed them to get backstage and to assess the scale of work done to organize large events. The participants were amazed by the production of stands, mobile transforming halls and service provided to thousands of visitors of the congress hall.

Intense three-day program ended with the Closing ceremony. Aleksandr Kuzovatov, Deputy Head of Department – Head of Directorate of Gazprom, mentioned that not only did the international teams manage to discuss the trends, but they also found applied technological solutions to the challenges of the energy sector. He also wished young specialists to see their participation in the program as a springboard to build their careers and to have their projects implemented in the real world.

Natalia Evtushenko, Deputy Director General for Human Resources of Comita Group of Companies, emphasized the role of young generations as a driver of innovations. She was impressed by the work conducted by the team leaders who managed to unite representatives of various countries in efficient teams, and awarded them with souvenirs.

The ceremony finished with the all participants being awarded with certificates and prizes.

The cultural program included a gala-dinner at Gazprom Arena and the city tour round St. Petersburg, including the visit to the public space of Lakhta centre.

The event will take place on October 9, from 12.00 to 14.00 (Moscow time).

The Plenary Session NATURAL GAS MARKET 2025–2035: NEW CONTOURS IN A FAST-MOVING ENVIRONMENT will be the key event of St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. The event will discuss trends in the development of the global natural gas market, as well as prospects for international cooperation in a changing economic and geopolitical situation.

The plenary session is traditionally the central discussion platform of St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. It brings together industry leaders, government officials, heads of major Russian and international companies, as well as reputable experts.

Welcome speech: Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg
Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan

The list of speakers includes:
Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee, Gazprom PJSC
Sergei Tsivilev, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Roman Sklyar, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of  Kazakhstan
Viktor Karankevich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of  Belarus
Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Energy & Petroleum Division of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The session will be moderated by Alexandra Suvorova, TV host, Russia 24 TV Channel

On October 8, from 14.00 to 16.00, St. Petersburg International Gas Forum will host the conference ACTUAL LEGAL MATTERS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AS REGARDS TO NATURAL RESOURCE MINING IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR.

During this event, key legal aspects will be considered that have impact on implementation of natural resources extraction projects. Moreover, the participants will talk about pressing issues of legal regulations encountered in the course of oil and gas business activities.

They will get an idea of up-to-date trends related to legal regulations in the sector, share their experience of dealing with difficult situations, and come up with certain recommendations on risk mitigation and efficiency enhancement for the projects.

The conference will give the participants a chance to get practical knowledge, exchange experience with top specialists and officials of industrial companies, and moreover they will be able to talk about effective tools that make projects safer from the legal point of view.

More details on the event can be found here.

The event is arranged by the International Association of Lawyers and Consultants together with ExpoForum International.

To take part in events of the convention program please purchase the DELEGATE pack.

Applications are accepted till October, 6.

To obtain accreditation for SPIGF 2025, journalists should fill in a dedicated form in the Press centre section. Please make sure to check the Accreditation rules.

Applications for press accreditation are accepted up to 6 October, 2025. Please mind that after this date registration to SPIGF 2025 events will be closed!

As usual, the press centre will be arranged at the venue of the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum to make sure that journalists can work comfortably.

Mass media representatives can access all the events on the SPIGF 2025 convention program – but for those that are arranged as private or require a special invitation.

*Free-of-charge shuttle buses will be offered to participants of SPIGF 2025 in the days of the Forum. Visitors arriving by private cars will be able to park them at the free outdoor dedicated site at the EXPOFORUM grounds.

Additional information on accreditation issues:
Elena Buklinova
Mobile: +7 (931) 249 05 36
press@expoforum.ru

The porcelain figurines of the Russian commanders and marshals will be installed in the lounge area of the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has declared 2025 the year of the Homeland’s Defender, and that’s why the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory is showcasing twenty sculptures from their patriotic series at the Forum. This series includes three collections.

Their collection named CHIEFTAINS OF GREAT VICTORIES presents porcelain portraits of Russian battle captains and one sea captain who fought in the 18th through the 20th centuries – Alexander Suvorov, Mikhail Kutuzov, Fyodor Ushakov, Pyotr Bagration, Mikhail Skobelev, and Alexey Brusilov.

The Soviet series includes certain distinguished marshals, whose military wisdom lead Russia to Victory over Nazi Germany – Joseph Stalin, Georgy Zhukov, Leonid Govorov, Konstantin Rokossovsky, and Ivan Konev.

The SOLDIERS collection includes 13 figurines representing Russian warriors from different historic periods starting with the reign of Ivan the Terrible and ending with valorous times of the Great Patriotic War.

All the pieces are handmade in the oldest porcelain manufactory in compliance with the traditional technology. The series is made of biscuit ceramics, which is ultrawhite unglazed porcelain. This material ensures detailed representation of the garments and insignias, and also guarantees life-likeness and historic authenticity.

Thanks to the effort undertaken by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, the images of our victorious heroes have been preserved in porcelain forever.

The event is scheduled for October 7, 11.00 through 13.00.

Today’s gas sector has to answer many challenges and consider as many opportunities — the increasing demand, the new markets, ecological requirements, and digital transformation. In such context, the key factors of success are technological development and training of skilled workers. 

At the Forum, much attention is paid to prospects of development of gas mining and procession technologies, as these are the tools for effectiveness enhancement and profit growth. On the other hand, it is worth remembering that every innovation has certain people behind them — specialists who make break-through decisions real thanks to their expertise and experience. 

The round table discussion GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL METHODS AS A TOOL FOR SOLVING TASKS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF A MINEFIELD LIFE. IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AND WORKFORCE will be dedicated to geological prospection, the cornerstone of the entire industry.

The discussers will cover the following issues:

– Opportunities of using various geological and geophysical methods for solution of tasks at different phases and stages of search, exploration, and development of onshore and offshore minefields.

– Addressing import substitution as regards to geological exploration software.

– Staff training and competence enhancement system in the sector: current status.

Besides, the experts will talk about Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Automation changing approaches to field search and exploration, as well as the HR strategies that can guarantee that the sector gets top-ranked specialists. 

More details on the event can be found here.

The organisers of the round table are the Association of Geologists, Geophysicists and Engineers and Expoforum International.

To take part in events of the convention program please purchase the DELEGATE pack.

Industry specialists can visit the exhibition free of charge after preliminary registration.

To take part in the exhibition program of the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum please fill in the form in the VISITORS REGISTRATION section.

The electronic ticket granting access to the exhibitions arranged as part of the Forum will be sent to your e-mail address you fill in during registration. Both digital and paper tickets will be accepted.

This ticket entitles its holder to attend only exhibitions during SPIGF 2025, which includes:

• InGAS Stream 2025 — Innovations in the Gas Industry International Specialised Exhibition
• Import Substitution in the Gas Industry Corporate Exposition
• ROS-GAS-EXPO International Trade Fair of Gas Industry and Technical Products for Gas Supply Facilities
• RAO/CIS Offshore 2025 International Exhibition and Conference for Offshore Oil & Gas Resources Development of the Arctic and Continental Shelf
• Safety of Facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry Collective Exhibition

To take part on the events of the convention program, please purchase the Delegate Package.

SPIGF 2025 exhibition program opening hours:
October 7–9: from 10.00 to 18.00
October 10: from 10.00 to 16.00

Where: ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre

This year, the program of the Forum is especially packed and covers a wide range of essential topics and issues.

On October 7 through 10, 2025, the Forum will take place at three venues at once – Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Expoforum, and in Lakhta Centre, which will be a new business platform.

The pinnacle event of the convention program will be the plenary session GAS MARKET IN 2025-2035: NEW CONTOURS IN A FAST-MOVING ENVIRONMENT. The participants will consider main vectors in development of the global gas market, changes in the geopolitical and economic conditions, establishment of new energy unions, as well as long-term strategic objectives pursued by the industry.

This year, SPIGF is going to include over 110 events attended by 800 speakers.

Some of the key events are:

• Strategic session on continental shelf development
• Strategic session GEN ALFA: SECURING STAFF INDEPENDENCE IN THE RUSSIAN INDUSTRY
• Closed session on the technological development of Gazprom
• NATURAL GAS & ACCELERATOR International acceleration program
• RUSSIA AND LATIN AMERICA SCIENTIFIC TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP Conference

The agenda of the Forum will include certain new formats that reflect up-to-date trends in the sector. For the first time, there will be a competition aimed at discovery of effective digital projects made by enterprises – OIL AND GAS 5.0. Besides, a new area of focus will be dedicated to legal regulations as regards to activities undertaken by oil & gas companies. In the Public lecture room #PROsvet, the audience will be presented talks on leadership, the part of art in industrial culture formation, and futurologic forecasts for the gas sector.  

The extended program is available here.

With the Delegate Package you will have access all the events on SPIGF 2025 program but for the ones where special invitation is required.

Participation in SPIGF is a unique opportunity to get up-to-date information, connect with true professionals, and stay informed about the most recent trends of the gas sphere.

*SPIGF 2025 organisers reserve the right to modify the program of the Forum, in particular, the list of speakers, topics of reports, time and location of events.