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• 19.07.2019 BOS "Nizhnekamskneftekhim": microorganisms get down to business
  
  At the biological treatment facilities (BOS) of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, where the revamp of the mechanical cleaning of chemically polluted effluent is finished, works started on the commissioning of bio-filters. It is unique equipment that allows neutralizing volatile hydrocarbons that come from the industrial site along with wastes, and they are a source of unpleasant odors

  A bio-film is formed inside the bio-filters on a special carrier, where special microorganisms have been made into biomass for its formation, and they will absorb the odorous gases.

  This process is monitored not only by the Company as a technology developer and the supplier of the Median-Filter equipment, but also by specialists from the UVK and OSV (water and wastewater treatment plant), the scientific and technological center, the biofeedback laboratory and the sanitary laboratory. Analysis are done daily, the results are important for understanding the ways microorganisms are being developed, evaluations of their ability to purify air are performed.

  Azat Bikmurzin, the General Director, held a retreat at the BOS, where they discussed the progress of works and the organizational issues of preparing the facility for commissioning. All the work carried out at the complex will allow bringing the treatment of industrial wastes and their quality control to a fundamentally new, modern level at the end. The new unit will hugely improve the quality of wastewater treatment, and most important is, it will improve the quality of atmospheric air.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 16.07.2019 Products of Nizhnekamskneftekhim are among the best in Tatarstan
  
  The products of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim became one of the best in the Republic of Tatarstan according to the results of the contest “The Best Goods and Services of the Republic of Tatarstan” held within the frame of the Program “100 Best Products of Russia.

  According to the resolution of the expert commission, the title of laureate of the republican competition was awarded to linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) of PE5118QM brand. It was developed by specialists of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim to produce high strength stretch films with an improved surface. This brand has an improved processability, providing high quality of the films, good elongation, protection from damage and dirt, as well as high transparency.

  Two more products of the company: general purpose polystyrene (polyvinylbenzene) of grade PSON-25FEB and bromobutyl rubber of brand 232 were awarded the I degree diplomas.

  General purpose polystyrene (polyvinylbenzene), brand PSON-25FEB, has excellent strength properties, good rigidity and resistance to mechanical stress. It is intended for the production of sheets and bi-axially oriented film (BOPS film), which has the highest transparency and brilliance. The material is chemically resistant to strong acids and alkalis. This brand is also used for the manufacture of blisters for the packaging of medicines and Correxes - liners in the boxes of chocolates, forms of rigid film and other piece goods.

  The advantages of bromobutyl rubber brand 232 is that it cures much faster than butyl rubber. The rate of vulcanization of bromobutyl rubber is comparable with the rate of vulcanization of natural, styrene-butadiene and other rubbers, which makes it possible to use it in mixtures with these elastomers. Bromobutyl rubber brand 232 is used for the manufacture of pressure sheets for tubeless tires, heat-resistant conveyor belts, adhesives, sealants, medical products.

  Winning at the republican competition gives Nizhnekamskneftekhim the right to present these products in the Federal competition round, as part of the Program “100 Best Products of Russia”. The results will be announced in December.

  The company has been participating in the contest “Best Goods and Services of the Republic of Tatarstan” since 2013. During this time, the company nominated 31 products. Nine of these became laureates, 22 were awarded first-degree diplomas.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 15.07.2019 Welcome to Nizhnekamskneftekhim
  
  The month of July at PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is the time of hiring graduates of basic secondary schools. At the initiative of Nikolay Lemaev, the legendary General Director of Nizhnekamskneftekhim, "the talent pool" of human resources for the Company from its very beginning is the College of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining, which is named after Lemaev. This is where students are trained in working disciplines.

  This year, about 400 college graduates will join the ranks of petrochemists in the following specialties: process machine operator, operator of pump and compressor units, electrical technician, instrument and automation fitter, laboratory technician-ecologist, turner, welder. Even before joining the company, students are distributed by divisions, vacancies are reserved in advance. Preparation for work at the Company is already conducted during the period of training program, where students master complex technological processes and getting used to the conditions of real industrial activity.

  Young professionals coming to the Company are assigned to experienced professional workers who become tutors for them. Throughout their career, they help young professionals to implement their skills and experience gained in specialized educational institutes. Such practice within the program of tutorship has been operating at Nizhnekamskneftekhim for many years. In addition there is a large social program that helps young professionals to integrate into the active social and sports life of the Company.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 15.07.2019 Nizhnekamskneftekhim extended congratulations to the best graduates of KNITU for getting a diploma
  
  The best graduates of the Kazan National Research Technological University (KNITU) were awarded diplomas of professional education. The solemn ceremony was held in the Kazan Town Hall on 12 July.

  This year, 3030 students graduated from the high school, over 40% of them having the degree with honors. The best of the best were awarded by Leila Fazleeva, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, by Sergey Yushko, the Rector of KNITU, and the managers of the prominent industrial companies of the Republic.

  From PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Rodion Bulashov, the Deputy Director General for Personnel and Social Affairs, took part in the ceremony. He noted that KNITU as a primary and the main institution of higher education, located in Kazan, makes a configuration of the staff and human resources for PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim and other companies of the petrochemical cluster that belong of TAIF Group of Companies (TAIF GC).

  - We are teaching students for both target programs and other areas. “We are constantly in touch with the Rector of KNITU, Sergey Yushko, we track down and implement various programs aimed at replenishing our company with staff having sound attributes and best in performance”, said Rodion Bulashov.

  At present, the Company intends to engage a highly qualified personnel taking into account the tasks set by the shareholders to enhance the capacity and upgrade the existing production units.

  This year, the management of Nizhnekamskneftekhim and TAIF GC approved a program for awarding scholarships attributed to the 90th anniversary of Nikolai Lemaev, the first General Director and the founder of Nizhnekamskneftekhim. It is assigned to the best students. A part of the scholarships was awarded at the celebration of the Day of the Chemist, as well as at the Academic Council at Nizhnekamsk Institute of Chemical Technology. The following scholarships are intended for handing over at the date of Nikolai Lemaev's anniversary, 14 November.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 12.07.2019 Nizhnekamskneftekhim held public hearings on the project - Construction of Methanol Production
  
  On 10 July 2019 public hearings were held in the College of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining named after Nikolai Lemon on the implementation of a project for construction of methanol producing unit in PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim capacitating to annual 500 000 tons. Over 400 people took part in the discussion – they were heads of divisions and departments of the executive committee of Nizhnekamsk and the Nizhnekamsk municipal district, the deputies of Nizhnekamsk city council, public figures, experts, as well as residents of the city and the district.

  Mr. Anton Tokinov, the Director of Plastics production unit, made a report on the new project. He said that methanol is one of the most important links in the chain of production of synthetic rubber used in the manufacture of automobile tires, electrical insulation, medical instruments, products of the military-industrial complex. The decision to construct a new plant was made by the company’s management earlier this year as part of a strategy to improve the environmental situation in the city. The state of the art technology that is being introduced will use carbon dioxide - CO2, as a raw material which is currently emitted into the atmosphere from the existing production facilities of PJSC Nizhnekamsk-neftekhim together with natural gas.

  The Danish company Haldor Topsoe, one of the world leaders in the supply of methanol production technologies, is selected as the licensor and technology supplier. At the moment, more than 20 methanol plants and over 200 pyrolysis furnaces have already been constructed and safely operated according to the technology of the Danish company, including here in Russia. The design and working documentation is being developed by the Russian design institute, JSC NIIK (Dzershinsk). Its representative, Ms. Olga Kudareva, Head of the Environmental Protection Department, presented information on the assessment results of the environmental impact of the future production unit.

  She noted that, in terms of emission characteristics, the new production units are similar to a power station with the only difference that they are much less available in the world. All components of emissions are already included in the list of permitted for PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Olga Kudareva also added that the applied energy-saving actions ensure the reduction of emissions into the atmosphere and they practically go down to “zero” for discharge of industrial wastewater.

  The new production unit will be located at the existing industrial site of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, in the territory of the first industrial zone, where the old equipment of the three production facilities of the isoprene monomer plant has been completely dismantled.

  “Before construction of a new plant, we removed three old units. They were designed in the 60s to 70s of the last century. Emissions at the old sites, amounted to about 1 500 tons per year, and emissions at the new methanol production unit will only be annual 480 tons, that is, three times less. “It must be comprehended”, said Ilfat Sharifullin, the First Deputy General Director, Chief Engineer of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, in the talk with journalists. 

  Considering the removal of the old production facilities and the commissioning of a new methanol production, the expected reduction in harmful emissions will be by more than 1000 tons per year. Also, the discharge of wastewater will be reduced by 82 500 m3/g.

  Currently, Nizhnekamskneftekhim and other republican enterprises are purchasing methanol at the market. Besides, most of the methanol is exported, making a shortage for Tatarstan enterprises and raising purchase prices for this product. It is not only expensive, but also dangerous during transportation, unloading, storage. About 4,160 tanks with methanol are being annually delivered to Nizhnekamsk production facilities. The new plant for the production of methanol, with no additional threats, will significantly reduce, by 10 tons per year, emissions around Nizhnekamsk municipal district from diesel locomotives involved in the transportation of tanks with methanol.

  The in-house production unit at Nizhnekamskneftekhim, in which construction the most modern technologies will be used, will reduce the danger to a minimum. Substantiating the arguments, the company’s representatives submitted to the public the project documentation, including EIA materials (environment impact assessment), supported by computations.

  The project implementation will have a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the district, as well as the industry of the Russian Federation. 205 new jobs will be arranged, employment opportunities for graduates from local universities and colleges will appear, tax payments to the budget of the republic and the city will increase. Any willing persons could ask questions at public hearings.

  In general, the hearings were declared valid, the concept of EIA was communicated to the public.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 09.07.2019 Petrochemists participated in the celebration of the Day of Family, Love and Loyalty
  
  Participation in the celebration of 8 July, the Day of family, love and loyalty, has become a tradition for petrochemists. From its very foundation, PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim treats the family institution with care, since it so happened that the company became an attraction of destinies. Young people from all over the country gathered here for a top priority Komsomol project. Here Komsomol weddings were performed, families were started, children of construction pioneers, following the example of their parents, also used to choose the profession of petrochemist and came to work for the company; so the workers’ dynasties were formed.

  This time, at the festivity, which was held for the second year in a row at Semya Park, and where the best Nizhnekamsk families traditionally were honored, the employees of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim participated in the Parade of Heroes of the Day, the 13 married couples from among the company's employees are families that have been successfully working for Nizhnekamskneftekhim for many years. The work experience of some dynasties exceeds 500 years. A respectful attitude is passed on from generation to generation at the company not only to work, but also to family values. That’s why the company has so many couples who celebrate “gold” and “diamond” weddings.

  “Flannel” wedding - 43 years of marriage together this year will be celebrated by the Valiullins couple - Rashit and Lyubov. The profession of petrochemist is for them a matter of life, and it has united their destinies. For many years, the couple worked at the ethylene plant. Rashit worked as the Chairman of the trade union organization, and Lyubov as the senior operator. The total work experience of the Valiullins' family is 290 years.

  Rashit and Lyubov raised two children, who gave them four grandchildren. Sincere and careful attitude to each other allowed the Valiullins' family to win the municipal contest “Family is the pride of Nizhnekamsk-2019”. At the fstivity, the couple was awarded the gold medal "For love and loyalty”.

  Mr. Fanis Murtazin, the Chairman of the trade union committee of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim congratulated the family of Valiullins to win the competition. He also addressed the parade participants with a welcoming speech: “On behalf of the administration of Nizhnekamskneftekhim, from our many thousands of working collective and myself, allow me to express my gratitude to you for being so reverent about family values, being an example for the younger generation. I wish everyone good health and a long, happy life together”.

  The festivity gathered a huge number of citizens who could participate in master classes, the delicatessen show “Cooking with the whole family”, a craft fair, as well as a competition of young artists and a football tournament. Kids had fun at the interactive site "Wonderful jokes”.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 05.07.2019 Petrochemists took part in the III Forum of the Plastic Recycling Corporation
  

  The III Forum of the Plastics Recycling Corporation was held in Moscow at the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and the Russian Union of Chemists. Over a dozen of the largest producers of plastics from all over the country gathered together to discuss the status and problems of the industry, as well as ways of their solution.

  At the opinion of the participants of the Forum, one of the main problems of the industry is the low margin of the production of plastic products. Among the reasons were the priority rates of development of the industry related to the development of the Russian economy. The solution to this problem could be re-focusing of finished products for exports. Still further, actions of state support for the chemical industry in the next six years are planned to be addressed largely to increase of the export opportunities. Support actions must also be expressed in the immediacy of the country's customs and tariff policy due to reduction of import duties on products that are not produced in Russia, and increase of duties on products when production is in excess. In addition, the rates of import duties on products of polymers must not be lower than the rates on the polymers themselves.

  The speakers from Nizhnekamskneftekhim at the Forum were Ms. Olga Trifonova, the Deputy Director of the Scientific and Technical Center and Mr. Marat Kurbanov, the Deputy Head of the Sales Department. Petrochemists demonstrated their field experience in the revamp of the production facilities and in producing competitive products.

  More specifically, Olga Trifonova, the Deputy Director of the Scientific and Technical Center, told the audience of the development of the branded range of polystyrene. Currently, as part of the production of polystyrenes, there are 5 production trains constructed and operated in accordance with licenses from three licensors, The company produces general purpose polystyrene and high impact polystyrene on four trains. On one more train, it is possible to produce ABS plastics using a minimum quantity of additives, and polystyrene having a narrow molecular weight distribution. The general-purpose polystyrene nomenclature of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim covers the entire range of brands globally produced, and the brands that are in demand at the Russian market with melt flow index of 1.2 g/10min. to 35 g/10 min. achieved both through the use of plasticizers and with no use of the latter.

  Marat Kurbanov, the Deputy Head of the Sales, spoke of the changes in the sales strategy of PJSC Nizhnekamsk-neftekhim. He noted that the changes are based on making conditions for the development of domestic recyclers. At the same time, the development of small recycle companies is of particular importance due to the possibility of obtaining multidirectional and long-term effect from their self-actualization.

  According to the findings of the Forum, and on the basis of proposals made by the speakers, it is planned to formulate a Forum resolution and use it for the future work of the Plastics Recycling Corporation.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 04.07.2019 In-house Catalyst
  
  The new KDI-M catalyst production covers the demands of the existing production facilities of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim for dehydrogenation catalysts in full scope. The Company started the construction of the new plant capacitating to annual 3,000 tons in 2016 as part of an investment project aiming to increase the production of isoprene rubber SKI-3 up to 330,000 tons per year. The first lot of the new catalyst was produced at the oligomer and glycol plant six months ago. The Company has been producing this type of catalyst for several years, but it was not enough to cover all the needs of the enterprise.

  Microspherical chromium alumina catalyst, KDI-M, is used in the process of dehydrogenation of isobutane to isobutylene. It is one of the most critical secondary materials used in the production of isoprene rubber. Nizhnekamsk grade KDI-M is characterized by increased activity and selectivity, it provides a more stable product yield.

  Besides, advanced equipment was used in the construction of the facility, and those developments were introduced that prevent the release of harmful emissions into atmosphere - the new unit does not have a negative impact on the environment.

  The new production of KDI-M catalyst allowed Nizhnekamskneftekhim withholding from the need to purchase this product from other manufacturers and meeting the needs of its own facilities.
  

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 28.06.2019 Galobutyl rubber of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim: 15 years at the petrochemical market
  

  The first bromobutyl rubber bale of BBK-246 grade was produced on May 2004 at Butyl Rubber Plant of PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, in June of the same year the Plant started to produce the most in demand BBK-232А brand. And in March 2004, petrochemists mastered the production of chlorobutyl rubber. Both rubber types refer to halobutyl rubbers (HBR), which none of Russian industrial enterprises had been producing at that time. PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim had become the third company on the planet, grasping the HBR production technology. Today, the BK plant is one of the world’s largest and the only Russian producer of halobutyl rubber used for inner liners of automobile tires. The company's products are highly demanded by the world’s largest tire companies.

  Due to its special properties chlorobutyl rubber is used as a raw material for production of tubeless tires. Tire and rubber industries, manufacturing of medical products, various types of glue are fields of application for bromobutyl rubbers.

  It took less than five years to master the entire process of elastomers production - the time limit is almost a record one for production of products in such volumes and of such complexity. A program was developed and approved in 2004; a program aimed to increase the total production capacity of BK and HBR up to 100 thousand tons per year was implemented within the following 2 years.

  The 3rd hydration system at BK-4, the 6th polymerization system and the rectification column for return products at BK-5, three dryers at BK-7, the Welding-2 rubber finishing and drying unit at BK-6 were installed as a part of the program implementation.

  A further increase in BK and HBR production up to 120 thousand tons / year was carried out with the launch of the third chloromethyl compressor unit at BK-7 and the 7th polymerization system at BK-5 in December 2007.

  Since 2010 there had been a continued increase in plant capacities up to 200 thousand tons per year, including the HBR production increase up to 100 thousand tons per year. The technical re-equipment of butyl and halobutyl rubber production units was carried out in the process of the production scale-up. The Welding-3 rubber finishing and drying unit was assembled and put into operation in August 2011, the 8th polymerization system in February 2013, the TMK synthesis unit with a new reactor in January 2013. The fourth Welding unit for rubber finishing and drying was put into operation at the Butyl Rubber Plant on April 22, 2015. The works under the BK and HBR production expansion program up to 220 thousand tons per year were completed in April-May 2017 by putting of the ninth polymerization system in operation.

  Today, the HBR quality meets all the consumers’ requirements and is highly competitive with the best foreign analogues. The Nizhnekamsk HBR production technology is somewhat different from the western one and is as environmentally friendly as possible. The halogenating agent - bromine undergoes several processing processes, therefore it is not released in the environment with the wastewaters, it is recovered and used for production again. A further improvement of production processes is carried out in order to improve a product quality.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.
• 28.06.2019 PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim will launch a new rubber type production in Year 2020
  

  The rubbers range under the PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim brand will increase in Year 2020. The Company has launched a project for the construction of a divinyl-styrene synthetic rubber production unit with a capacity of 60 thousand tons per year.

  Divinyl-styrene synthetic rubber is used in the rubber and footware industries, in the manufacturing of conveyor belts. This type of rubber is used in the production of environmentally friendly "green tires", which have a good wear resistance, a frost resistance and a dynamic strength.

  It is also planned to produce thermoplastic elastomers, which are used as additives to the asphalt coat. High mechanical strength and a possibility of their multiple processing without a harm to the environment are the key features of thermoplastic elastomers.

  A divinyl-styrene synthetic rubber production unit will be located on the territory of the 1st industrial area. A site was prepared for this production unit, all the preparatory works were completed and at present its construction is underway. External installations are erected, metal structures and process equipment are mounted.

  A divinyl-styrene synthetic rubber production unit is constructed using the most modern technologies that comply with international industrial and environmental safety standards.

  PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Eastern Europe. It occupies leading positions among domestic manufacturers of synthetic rubbers, plastics and ethylene. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a part of TAIF Group of Companies. The company was founded in 1967. Its principal facilities are located in Nizhnekamsk, the Republic of Tatarstan. The company’s portfolio includes more than 120 products, which are exported to 50 countries of Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Exports constitute about 50% of total output volume.