Rosneft Institute of Science in Ufa and the Research Institute of the China National Petroleum Corporation CNPC have formalized a commitment to joint work in the area of hydraulic fracturing HF design and modeling. The agreement, reached within the framework of the V Russian-Chinese Energy Forum, marks a milestone in bilateral collaboration and underscores the importance both nations place on advancing fracking technology through shared expertise, laboratory research, and mathematical modeling. The collaboration focuses on enhancing the accuracy of HF simulations, improving process efficiency, and validating modeling approaches through coordinated experiments and data analysis. By aligning capabilities from Rosneft’s research ecosystem with CNPC’s field operations, the partnership aims to accelerate the transfer of know-how and to support more informed field decisions across both countries’ oil and gas portfolios.
Earlier ventures between Rosneft and CNPC included a licensing agreement that granted CNPC access to RN-GRID, a software platform dedicated to modeling and designing hydraulic fracturing. This technology transfer enabled CNPC to leverage Rosneft’s advanced modeling tools to optimize fracturing strategies, reduce risk, and potentially improve hydrocarbon recovery in their operating basins. Rosneft’s ongoing development work in this area contributes to more efficient resource development and demonstrates the practical value of international cooperation in upstream technologies. The RN-GRID platform serves as a bridge between laboratory insights and field execution, helping to translate complex fracture mechanics into actionable field parameters and operational guidelines for CNPC professionals.
The overarching objective of the V Russia-China Energy Forum is to create a robust channel for dialogue between Russia and China in the energy sector. The forum strives to expand bilateral trade, broaden the portfolio of joint projects, attract investment, and facilitate project financing. By fostering open communication and collaborative project planning, the forum supports a more resilient and interconnected energy landscape for both nations. Participants explore opportunities to align policy frameworks, share best practices, and identify new areas where combined resources and expertise can deliver tangible economic and energy security benefits. The ongoing engagement emphasizes a practical approach to partnership, focusing on concrete initiatives, measurable outcomes, and sustained cooperation across technology, finance, and industrial deployment.