EXPANSION OF PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION AS THE TOP PRIORITY IN THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
PANEL DISCUSSION
12:00–14:00 October 7 2025
HILTON ST. PETERSBURG EXPOFORUM, CONFERENCE HALL No. 7, LEVEL 3
Organiser:
ExpoForum International
Moderator:
Dmitry Zavalov
Deputy CEO, Russian Energy Agency in the Ministry of Energy of Russia Speaker:
Firdaves Zhagfarov
Professor, Head of Gas Conversion Department, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
Maxim Tereshchenko
Minister of Industry and Geology, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Topic of the report: «Потенциал Якутии для развития нефтегазоперерабатывающих производств»
Andrey Vasilyev
Head of Engineering and Technical Centre, Gazprom Pererabotka
Topic of the report: Prospects of dimethyl sulfide production at the sites operated by Gazprom Pererabotka
Andrey Mikhailov
Head of Innovative Gas Chemical Technologies Centre, Gazprom VNIIGAZ
Igor Koryakovtsev
Senior Specialist, Large-Capacity Gas Chemical Technologies Department, Innovative Gas Chemical Technologies Centre, Gazprom VNIIGAZ
Alexey Fadeyev
D. Sc. of Economics, Director for Key Partners, Institute of Oil and Gas Technology Initiatives
DISCUSSION:
Рetroleum chemistry is one of the key drivers of Russia’s economic growth and technological progress.
During the event, top experts will talk about up-to-date matters related to development of petrochemical production sites, introduction of innovative technologies, enhancement of efficiency and environmental safety of the sector. Besides, they will formulate strategic areas for development of the petroleum chemistry sector as the priority in the Russian economy.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: