ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL GAS FORUM 2025
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.
CONVENTION PROGRAM
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 2nd 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 5th 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.
his 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.
PLENARY SESSION
The key event of the Forum was the Natural Gas Market in 2025–2035: New Contours in a Fast-Moving Environment plenary session.
Participants of the plenary session:
Mr. Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee, Gazprom
Mr. Sergei Tsivilev, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Mr. Roman Sklyar, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Mr. Viktor Karankevich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus
Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Energy and Petroleum Division of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey
Ms. Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“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.
YOUTH DAY
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.
EXHIBITION PROGRAM
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 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.
PARTICIPATION OF THE RUSSIAN REGIONS
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.
OFFICIAL SUPPORT AND PARTNERS
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.
