Unique exhibits participated in the Rosneft fair in Russia at VDNKh. During the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra Days, oil workers and geologists invited visitors to do more than look at the oil company’s pavilion. They could touch real drilling equipment, and even hold pieces of rock pulled from the depths of an oil well. This event was reported by the Rosneft press service.
The exhibition, titled Touch the Profession, at the Rosneft pavilion offered a practical comparison between two drills: one fresh from manufacturing and another that had drilled a well. The audience could observe the traces left on the heavy metal that leads to oil fields, revealing how the drilling process alters equipment over time.
Guests also had the chance to examine rock samples chosen during the drilling processes. Some of the rocks displayed traces of fat content, a detail professionals describe as being saturated with fat, illustrating the varied geology encountered during exploration.
The exhibit featured components from hydraulic fracturing gear and samples of proppant, the small spheres used to prop open fractures in rock after fracturing so oil can flow into the well.
Attendees were invited to participate in the popular session titled Feel Like a Geologist. In this presentation, visitors learned about the structure of oil fields and the methods used to locate mineral resources.
Additionally, visitors could try their hand at geology by taking part in interactive experiments designed to demonstrate field techniques and measurement approaches commonly used in the industry.
Those at the Rosneft pavilion gained insight into the history of oil and gas exploration in the Ugra region. Rosneft representatives spoke about the region’s most prolific field, Samotlor, sharing stories of its discovery and development.
The pavilion also featured performances by artists and offered master classes on crafting traditional folk toys, along with interactive quizzes that engaged visitors of all ages.
Rosneft noted that the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Ugra is a central oil and gas bearing region in Russia and ranks among the world’s largest oil-producing areas.
In this region, Rosneft’s share of oil production stands at around forty percent, underscoring the company’s pivotal role in local energy output.
The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra Thematic Days will continue at the Rosneft pavilion through March 10, inviting visitors to deepen their understanding of the region’s energy landscape and industrial heritage.