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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2024-04-16
  • Date accepted
    2024-09-24
  • Date published
    2024-11-12

Deep-buried Lower Paleozoic oil and gas systems in eastern Siberian Platform: geological and geophysical characteristics, estimation of hydrocarbon resources

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The study of deep-buried oil and gas systems is a promising trend in the preparation of hydrocarbon resources. The study of the factors determining oil and gas potential is extremely important. The Lena-Vilyui sedimentary basin in the eastern Siberian Platform has a potential for the discovery of large oil and gas fields in deep-buried Cambrian deposits. The use of original methodological approaches to the analysis of black shale and overlying deposits, generalization of the results of lithological, biostratigraphic and geochemical studies of Cambrian deposits in territories adjoining the study area, modern interpretation of geophysical data showed that siliceous, carbonate, mixed rocks (kerogen-mixtite) of the Kuonamka complex and clastic clinoform-built Mayan deposits are most interesting in terms of oil and gas potential. Oil and gas producing rocks of the Lower and Middle Cambrian Kuonamka complex subsided to the depths of 14 km. The interpretation of modern seismic surveying data confirms the hypothesis of a limited occurrence of the Upper Devonian Vilyui rift system. Based on generalization of geological, geophysical and geochemical archival and new materials on the Lower Paleozoic deposits of the eastern Siberian Platform, a probabilistic estimation of geological hydrocarbon resources of the Cambrian and younger Paleozoic complexes in the Lena-Vilyui sedimentary basin was performed. Based on basin modelling results it was concluded that the resources were mainly represented by gas. It is presumed that oil resources can be discovered in traps of the barrier reef system as well as on the Anabar and Aldan slopes of the Vilyui Hemisyneclise. With a confidence probability of 0.9, it can be stated that total initial resources of oil and gas (within the boundaries of the Vilyui Hemisyneclise) exceed 5 billion t of conventional hydrocarbons. The recommended extremely cautious estimate of resources of the pre-Permian complexes is 2.2 billion t of conventional hydrocarbons. In the study area, it is necessary to implement a program of deep and super-deep parametric drilling without which it is impossible to determine the oil and gas potential of the Lower Paleozoic.

How to cite: Kontorovich A.E., Burshtein L.M., Gubin I.A., Parfenova T.M., Safronov P.I. Deep-buried Lower Paleozoic oil and gas systems in eastern Siberian Platform: geological and geophysical characteristics, estimation of hydrocarbon resources // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. Vol. 269 . p. 721-737. EDN WDBEOS
Economic Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-11-15
  • Date accepted
    2024-09-24
  • Date published
    2024-12-25

Development and validation of an approach to the environmental and economic assessment of decarbonization projects in the oil and gas sector

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This article addresses the problem of selecting a priority decarbonization project for an oil and gas company aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The wide range of decarbonization options and assessment methods prompted the development of a comprehensive ranking system for project selection. This system incorporates both internal and external factors of project implementation, a two-stage algorithm that filters out unsuitable projects taking into account sustainable development goals, and a quantitative evaluation approach using absolute and relative indicators. The proposed system evaluates decarbonization projects by considering not only the reduction of emissions in both absolute and relative terms, but also the broader environmental, social, and economic aspects relevant to the oil and gas company and the national economy. It includes a ranking mechanism for identifying priority projects and integrates carbon regulation incentives and green taxonomy tools into the economic assessment for more precise comparative analysis. The quantitative assessment in absolute terms involves a specialized net present value calculation, which accounts for revenue from both carbon credit sales and the potential sale of new low-carbon products, if applicable. The proposed assessment provides for targeted analysis of specific performance indicators, such as the cost per unit of emissions reduced, tax and social security contributions per unit of emissions reduced, energy efficiency improvements, and other indicators used for additional assessments of projects under otherwise equal conditions.

How to cite: Sheveleva N.A. Development and validation of an approach to the environmental and economic assessment of decarbonization projects in the oil and gas sector // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. Vol. 270 . p. 1038-1055. EDN GAOTZW
Economic Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-10-14
  • Date accepted
    2022-12-13
  • Date published
    2023-02-27

Carbon capture and storage: net zero contribution and cost estimation approaches

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Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) are a combination of necessary and promising technologies that can help reduce CO2 emissions, which are not used on a large scale due to the high cost of solutions. This article aims to review and analyze carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in terms of their net zero contribution and cost estimates. The study identified a wide range of cost estimation methods that can be applied to CCS projects and revealed such issues as a lack of standardization, limited data, and cost data variability. Still, several common trends were found, including the classification of CCS adopters into low-cost and high-cost industries, cost estimation by CCS step (capture, transportation, storage) and industry (power generation, other sectors), and calculation of relative indices to make comparisons with other decarbonization options. The results of the study can serve as a foundation for developing approaches to estimating the costs of CCS in Russia, which are necessary for planning government support measures and involving businesses in the implementation of these initiatives.

How to cite: Skobelev D.O., Cherepovitsyna A.A., Guseva T.V. Carbon capture and storage: net zero contribution and cost estimation approaches // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 259 . p. 125-140. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2023.10
Economic Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-06-28
  • Date accepted
    2023-01-19
  • Date published
    2023-02-27

Influence of mining rent on the efficiency of using natural potential: the paradox of plenty and its Russian specifics

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The most powerful potential of Russia's natural resources is only partially realized, and determining the reasons for the insufficient efficiency of its use is a current research topic. The exploitation of mineral resources that bring mining rent (primarily oil and gas) gives rise to the so-called “paradox of plenty” (PP), which in some cases manifests itself as a significant slowdown in economic development. The purpose of the article is to clarify the signs, degree and forms of PP manifestation and related problems (“resource curse”, “oil curse”, etc.) in the Russian economy. Since the causes of these phenomena are usually associated with rent extraction and peculiarities of the institutional structure of the economy, the works of leading economists who support the theories of “rent-oriented behavior” and the role of public institutions in the process of the PP emergence were critically analyzed. To determine the signs and degree of PP manifestation and related problems, an analysis of determining the shares of oil and gas in the structure of exports, revenues from their sale in the federal budget, and oil and gas products in the structure of GDP, was made. It is concluded that there are no sufficient grounds for ascertaining clear signs of a “rent-oriented” Russian economy and a “resource curse”; important counteracting factors that refute the unambiguous conclusions about the high degree of PP impact on the Russian economy were identified. The author's interpretation of the role of public institutions, the factors of formation and forms of PP manifestation, the specifics of differential mining rent and its role in the formation of PP are proposed; options for solving problems generated by PP – directions for improving the tax system in the field of oil and gas, etc.; substantiation of the need to develop a strategic state program for diversifying the sectoral structure of the Russian economy; directions for adjusting economic policy in the field of oil and gas industry development, etc.

How to cite: Lapinskas A.A. Influence of mining rent on the efficiency of using natural potential: the paradox of plenty and its Russian specifics // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 259 . p. 79-94. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2023.13
Economic Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-03-09
  • Date accepted
    2022-11-17
  • Date published
    2023-02-27

Development of methodology for economic evaluation of land plots for the extraction and processing of solid minerals

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The Russian economy has a pronounced resource specialization; in many regions, subsoil use is a backbone or one of the main areas of the economy. In these conditions, the improvement of the methodology for the economic evaluation of lands on which mining enterprises are located is of particular relevance. On the basis of the existing experience in assessing industrial land, the authors present a developed methodology for determining the cadastral value of land plots where mining enterprises are located, taking into account their industry characteristics and the specifics of production and commercial activities. At the same time, cadastral valuation is considered as a specific form of economic valuation. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of taking into account the cost factors that have the greatest impact on the formation of the cost of land for the extraction and processing of solid minerals, and the method of assessment depending on the characteristics of the object. To carry out theoretical research, the methods of analysis and synthesis of legal and scientific and technical literature in the field of cadastral and market valuation of land were used in the work. The practical part is based on the application of expert methods, including the method of analysis of hierarchies, system and logical analysis. The method of M.A.Svitelskaya was chosen as the basis, which presents a combination of modified methods of statistical (regression) modeling and modeling based on specific indicators of cadastral value. The use of this technique in economic practice contributes to increasing the efficiency of cadastral valuation and the objectivity of its results.

How to cite: Bykowa E.N., Khaykin М.М., Shabaeva Y.I., Beloborodova М.D. Development of methodology for economic evaluation of land plots for the extraction and processing of solid minerals // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 259 . p. 52-67. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2023.6
Economic Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-11-08
  • Date accepted
    2022-11-21
  • Date published
    2023-02-27

Assessment of the role of the state in the management of mineral resources

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Mineral resources as natural capital can be transformed into human, social and physical capital that guarantees the sustainable development of a country, exclusively through professional public management. Public management of a country's mineral resource potential is seen as an element of transnational governance which provides for the use of laws, rules and regulations within the jurisdictional and sectoral capabilities of the state, minimising its involvement as a producer of minerals. The features of the ideology of economic liberalism, which polarises the societies of mineral-producing countries and denies the role of the state as a market participant, have been studied. The analysis of the influence of the radical new order of neoliberal world ideology on the development of the extractive sector and state regulation has been presented.

How to cite: Litvinenko V.S., Petrov E.I., Vasilevskaya D.V., Yakovenko A.V., Naumov I.A., Ratnikov M.A. Assessment of the role of the state in the management of mineral resources // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 259 . p. 95-111. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.100
Economic Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-06-01
  • Date accepted
    2022-09-06
  • Date published
    2022-11-10

Impact of EU carbon border adjustment mechanism on the economic efficiency of Russian oil refining

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The carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) leads not only to the expected environmental changes, but also to the transformation of market environment. The study estimates the losses of the oil refining sector from the introduction of CBAM for the export of oil products from Russia to the countries of the European Union. An approach to assess the impact of CBAM on the cost of oil products has been formed and the mechanisms of its impact on the economy of Russian oil refineries have been identified. The study was carried out on the basis of actual data on the volume of greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the current rules of the European emissions trading system. Decomposition of assessments of the CBAM impact was carried out into direct and indirect effects, as well as the effect of adaptation. It is shown that with the introduction of the CBAM mechanism, the prices of oil products in the domestic market will be determined not only by the logistical factor, but also by the requirements for environmental friendliness of oil refining. The introduction of CBAM will have a significant impact on the economics of oil refining, including refineries that do not export to the EU. The total impact of CBAM on the economy of Russian oil refineries will be about 250 mln dollars.

How to cite: Ulanov V.L., Skorobogatko O.N. Impact of EU carbon border adjustment mechanism on the economic efficiency of Russian oil refining // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 257 . p. 865-876. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.83
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2021-02-09
  • Date accepted
    2021-07-27
  • Date published
    2021-10-21

Development of an algorithm for determining the technological parameters of acid composition injection during treatment of the near-bottomhole zone, taking into account economic efficiency

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Relevance of the research is due to the low proportion of successful hydrochloric acid treatments of near-bottomhole zones of carbonate reservoirs in the Perm region caused by insufficiently careful design and implementation of measures to stimulate oil production. Within the framework of this article, the development of a program is presented, which is based on an algorithm that allows determining the volume and rate of injection for an acid composition into a productive formation corresponding to the maximum economic efficiency during hydrochloric acid treatment. Essence of the proposed algorithm is to find the greatest profit from measures to increase oil recovery, depending on the cost of its implementation and income from additionally produced oil. Operation of the algorithm is carried out on the principle of enumerating the values ​​of the volume and rate of injection for the acid composition and their fixation when the maximum difference between income and costs, corresponding to the given technological parameters of injection, is reached. The methodology is based on Dupuis's investigations on the filtration of fluids in the formation and the results of the experiments by Duckord and Lenormand on the study of changes in the additional filtration resistance in the near-well zone of the formation when it is treated with an acid composition. When analyzing and including these investigations into the algorithm, it is noted that the developed technique takes into account a large number of factors, including the lithological and mineralogical composition of rocks, technological parameters of the injection of a working agent and its properties, well design, filtration properties of the formation, properties of well products. The article provides an algorithm that can be implemented without difficulty using any programming language, for example, Pascal. Selection of the optimal values ​​for the volume and rate of injection is presented in this paper, using the example of a production well at the Chaikinskoye oil field, located within the Perm region. Introduction of the developed algorithm into the practice of petroleum engineering will allow competent and effective approach to the design of hydrochloric acid treatments in carbonate reservoirs without a significant investment of time and additional funds.

How to cite: Krivoshchekov S.N., Kochnev A.A., Ravelev K.A. Development of an algorithm for determining the technological parameters of acid composition injection during treatment of the near-bottomhole zone, taking into account economic efficiency // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 250 . p. 587-595. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.4.12
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2021-06-15
  • Date accepted
    2021-08-27
  • Date published
    2021-10-21

Prospects for the use of modern technological solutions in the flat-lying coal seams development, taking into account the danger of the formation of the places of its spontaneous combustion

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Spontaneous combustion of coal remains an important problem for coal mines, which can lead to an explosion of methane and coal dust. Accidents associated with spontaneous combustion of coal can cause significant economic losses to coal mining companies, as well as entail social damage – injuries and loss of life. Accidents are known at the Kuzbass mines, which occurred as a result of negligent attitude to the danger of spontaneous combustion of coal, the victims of which were dozens of people. The analysis of emergency situations associated with spontaneous combustion of coal shows that the existing wide range of means of preventing endogenous fires does not provide complete safety when working out coal seams prone to spontaneous combustion, therefore, spontaneous combustion places continue to occur in mines. The consequences that may arise as a result of a methane explosion initiated by a self-ignition place indicate the need to improve the used technologies. The purpose of the work is to determine the impact of modern technological solutions used in functioning mines during underground mining of flat-lying coal seams prone to spontaneous combustion, and to develop new solutions that reduce endogenous fire hazard. Conclusions on the influence of leaving coal pillars in the developed space, isolated air removal from the stoping face through the developed space, the length of the stoping face and the excavation pillar, and other factors on the danger of the formation of spontaneous combustion places are presented. Conclusions about the possibility of using modern technological solutions in future are also drawn.

How to cite: Zubov V.P., Golubev D.D. Prospects for the use of modern technological solutions in the flat-lying coal seams development, taking into account the danger of the formation of the places of its spontaneous combustion // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 250 . p. 534-541. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.4.6
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2020-07-29
  • Date accepted
    2021-03-29
  • Date published
    2021-09-20

Critical analysis of methodological approaches to assessing sustainability of arctic oil and gas projects

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Development of hydrocarbon resources in the Arctic is one of the priority tasks for the economy of the Russian Federation; however, such projects are associated with significant risks for the environment of nearby regions. Large-scale development of hydrocarbon resources in the Arctic should be based on the principles of sustainable development, which imply a balance between socio-economic benefits and environmental risks. The purpose of this study is to analyze the gaps in scientific knowledge on the issues of assessing sustainability of Arctic oil and gas projects (OGPs) and systematize the key problematic elements of such assessments. The analysis was carried out in terms of four key elements that determine the feasibility of implementing Arctic OGPs in the context of sustainable development: economic efficiency, social effects, environmental safety and technological availability. The methodology for conducting bibliometric analysis, which included more than 15.227 sources from the Scopus database over the period of 2005-2020, was based on PRISMA recommendations for compiling systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Methodological problems of assessing sustainability of Arctic OGPs were mapped and divided into four key sectors: consideration of factors that determine sustainability; sustainability assessment; interpretation of assessment results; sustainability management. This map can serve as a basis for conducting a series of point studies, aimed at eliminating existing methodological shortcomings of the sustainable development concept with respect to Arctic OGPs.

How to cite: Cherepovitsyn A.E., Tcvetkov P.S., Evseeva O.O. Critical analysis of methodological approaches to assessing sustainability of arctic oil and gas projects // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 249 . p. 463-479. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.3.15
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2019-03-21
  • Date accepted
    2019-04-30
  • Date published
    2019-08-23

Actual and Forecast Impact Assessment of Earthquakes on the Global Economic System

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Problem of strong earthquakes impact on the global economic system is considered. Geoscientists suggest that increase in Earth's seismicity is highly unlikely, but experts in economic geography say that existing facts indicate increase in seismic risk for economic systems. Using the example of an earthquake in the Tahoku region (Japan, 2011), a comprehensive assessment of economic consequences of a strong earthquake is presented as a part of analysis of three blocks of statistical information: 1) macroeconomic indicators of Japan; 2) stock market indicators; 3) industry indicators of the global economy. Results of the assessment pointed to a new feature of strong earthquakes effects in economically developed regions of the world: globalization processes are spreading regional effects of large earthquakes throughout the world economic system. To understand the magnitude of strong earthquakes problem, estimate of world economy loss from a probable earthquake near the United States, similar to Tahoku, is given. It was established that economic losses would be 2.6 times greater: a drop in the global S&P Global 1200 index would be about 15 %. The farther in time this probable earthquake protects from the Tahoku earthquake, the more globalization will increase losses.

How to cite: Skufina T.P., Baranov S.V., Samarina V.P. Actual and Forecast Impact Assessment of Earthquakes on the Global Economic System // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 238 . p. 465-473. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.4.465
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2019-01-01
  • Date accepted
    2019-03-03
  • Date published
    2019-06-25

Strategic approach to assessing economic sustainability objects of mineral resources sector of Russia

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The article gives a new definition of economic systems (ES) stability with its distinct strategic content. The main approaches to assessment of sustainability, based on the use of strategic cards, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), are considered. Synchronous management of effectiveness, risks and chances of the ES exhausts the agenda of managing economic sustainability of ES when it operates in the face of a wide range of challenges. BSC in mineral resources sector (MRS) can be built during the aggregation of BSC by industry and individual enterprises. The use of 4 ´ 6 matrix formalism is proposed as the main tool for modeling economic sustainability of the ES.

How to cite: Nedosekin A.O., Rejshahrit E.I., Kozlovskij A.N. Strategic approach to assessing economic sustainability objects of mineral resources sector of Russia // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 237 . p. 354-360. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.3.354
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2019-01-17
  • Date accepted
    2019-03-20
  • Date published
    2019-06-25

Improving methodological approach to measures planning for hydraulic fracturing in oil fields

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Goal of the research is development of an integrated approach to the planning of hydraulic fracturing (HF) treatment taking into account geo-technical, hydrodynamic, technological and economic criteria for the selection of wells for inclusion in the programs of HF with increasing importance of economic criteria. Stages of formation of the program for HF of the oil company are selected, systematized and analyzed. It is shown that high potential effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery method in fields with hard-to-recover reserves, on the one hand, and the complexity and high cost of application, on the other, determine the need to optimize the parameters of this business process at all stages of implementation and improve its planning methods. The priority directions for improving the hydraulic fracturing planning were justified: a clear definition of the criterion for the payback period of hydraulic fracturing activities, taking into account their technological features, improving the procedure for calculating the costs of implementing this technology and improving the reasonableness of selecting candidate wells for inclusion in the hydraulic fracturing program. Feasibility of using an additional criterion in the formation of hydraulic fracturing programs – marginal minimum cost-effective wall capacity – has been shown and a method for calculating it has been developed. The use of this criterion will allow to take into account not only technological limitations, but also limits of economic efficiency of conducting hydraulic fracturing at each specific well and, at the preliminary selection of candidate wells, exclude a priori unprofitable measures.

How to cite: Burenina I.V., Avdeeva L.A., Solovjeva I.A., Khalikova M.A., Gerasimova M.V. Improving methodological approach to measures planning for hydraulic fracturing in oil fields // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 237 . p. 343-353. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.3.343
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2017-12-29
  • Date accepted
    2018-03-26
  • Date published
    2018-06-22

Methods to enhance oil recovery in the process of complex field development of the Yarega oil and titanium deposit

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Yarega oil and titanium deposit is a unique facility due to a combination of two mineral resources – oil and titanium ore – in one geologic structure. The paper describes mining and geologic conditions of the field, as well as engineering solutions to enhance oil recovery and the efficiency of heat transfer. The author focuses on the issues of deposit opening and preparation for development, and provides recommendations regarding the exploitation procedure of the oil and titanium parts of the field, which take into account field data on the extraction rates of high viscosity oil and titanium ore from the start of deposit development. The paper contains analysis of existing technological schemes of high viscosity oil extraction and steam heating of the oil bed, as well as assessment of their feasibility. Issues of field preparation for development are reviewed from the position of accumulated practical experience, and recommendations on the feasibility of combined underground and open-pit mining are supported with evidence. The main advantages of the proposed system are explained; key technical and economic indicators are calculated.

How to cite: Dolgii I.E. Methods to enhance oil recovery in the process of complex field development of the Yarega oil and titanium deposit // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 231 . p. 263-267. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2018.3.263
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2017-11-09
  • Date accepted
    2018-01-02
  • Date published
    2018-04-24

Analyis of government support tools for mining companies in the Russian Arctic zone

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The paper focuses on the development of mining companies in the Russian Arctic zone in the context of searching for new ways to improve government control over the development of the Arctic zone. Existing outer restrictions imposed upon Russia and changes in the global financial market not only determined a paradigm shift to regional government control, but also dictated the need to search for new mechanisms of state influence on the regional economy. Primarily it concerns the development of growth zones based on utilizing resource potential, creation and implementation of tools aimed at attracting investments to the Arctic zone and offsetting the factors of northern appreciation for mining companies. With this in mind, government support of specific regional development projects is becoming an urgent issue. The authors analyze new approaches to the development of public management in the Russian Arctic zone, for mining companies in particular, aimed at creating special economic conditions that would stimulate the operation of plants extracting mineral resources. Research methodology is based upon the analysis of factors restricting economic development and growth of the Russian Arctic zone and mining companies in the first place, as well as analysis of possible tools to support mining plants operating in the Arctic territories (advanced development zones, industrial clusters, «supporting zones»). The authors define priority goals and prospects of implementing such operation mode for mining companies in the Arctic zone, and propose a list of possible measures of government support needed to stimulate development of mining companies and the entire Arctic economy of Russia.

How to cite: Lipina S.A., Bocharova L.K., Belyaevskaya-Plotnik L.A. Analyis of government support tools for mining companies in the Russian Arctic zone // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 230 . p. 217-222. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2018.2.217
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2016-11-01
  • Date accepted
    2017-01-20
  • Date published
    2017-04-14

Technology and economics of near-surface geothermal resources exploitation

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The paper presents economic justification for applicability of near-surface geothermal installations in Luga region, based on results of techno-economic calculations as well as integrated technical and economic comparison of different prediction scenarios of heat supply, both conventional and using geothermal heat pumps (GHP). Construction costs of a near-surface geothermal system can exceed the costs of central heating by 50-100 %. However, operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of heat production for geothermal systems are 50-70 % lower than for conventional sources of heating. Currently this technology is very important, it is applied in various countries (USA, Germany, Japan, China etc.), and depending on the region both near-surface and deep boreholes are being used. World practice of near-surface geothermal systems application is reviewed in the paper.

How to cite: Boguslavskii E.I., Fitsak V.V. Technology and economics of near-surface geothermal resources exploitation // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 224 . p. 189-198. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2017.2.189
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2016-09-05
  • Date accepted
    2016-10-27
  • Date published
    2017-02-22

Impact of the shape of geological contact on mining losses in the process of near-contact zone development

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In Russia development of mineral resources is carried out on a truly grand scale, and mining industry is in its essence a basic sector, supporting and facilitating the development of national economy. It predetermines the need of safe and responsible attitude towards riches of our subsoil – mineral resources. With this in mind, one of the key requirements to extraction technologies is minimization of mining losses and ore dilution. The biggest ore losses in the mining block take place in the process of development of contact areas between the ore body and surrounding rocks, due to differences between development pattern and surface of geological contact. Complexity of the contact between ore and surrounding rocks is traditionally characterized by so called «stochastic contact zone». Technological difficulty of extracting ore from the ore – wallrock contact is determined by volatility of geometric parameters in «stochastic contact zone» in the plane of geological contact. Current paper focuses on the issues of standard-setting for mining losses and ore dilution in the process of near-contact zone development. A method is suggested to estimate standard values of losses and ore dilution in stochastic zones. Authors have developed an algorithm of defining the shape of the contact. In the stochastic zone the contact can have a rectangular, sinusoidal, serrate and straight-line shapes. Research has established a relation between the contact shape and amounts of mining losses and ore dilution, formulas to calculate standard values are presented. Using suggested method, standard values for contact ore losses can be obtained in a quicker and more reliable way.

How to cite: Kurchin G.S., Vokhmin S.A., Kytmanov A.A. Impact of the shape of geological contact on mining losses in the process of near-contact zone development // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 223 . p. 37-43. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2017.1.37
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2015-12-10
  • Date accepted
    2016-02-16
  • Date published
    2016-12-23

Research into the innovative potential of an oil and gas company at different stages of field development

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The paper presents an overview of research into the methods and principles used to assess the innovative potential of an oil and gas company. The validation is provided for the conceptual framework of the innovative potential, which is characterized by a combination of resources having a specific value for the oil and gas sector. The paper gives a detailed overview of the resources, which determine the innovative potential of the oil and gas company. A system of indicators for assessing the innovative potential of the oil and gas company, including six indicator groups, has been proposed. Key distinctive features of the oil and gas company technological development have been determined based on the use of potential for innovation at different stages of the field development. Technical and economic indicators of the oil field development at different stages are described. A concept of Intelligent Field technology is outlined, representing an innovative system, implementation of which determines a level to which the potential for innovation of the oil and gas company is tapped.

How to cite: Cherepovitsyn A.E., Kraslavski A. Research into the innovative potential of an oil and gas company at different stages of field development // Journal of Mining Institute. 2016. Vol. 222 . p. 892-902. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2016.6.892
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2015-08-11
  • Date accepted
    2015-10-06
  • Date published
    2016-04-22

Problems development of the offshore oil and gas fields deposits

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Based on the fact that the development of offshore fields that contain huge reserves of hy-drocarbons, is a key area to overcome the negative trends in the oil and gas industry. The article identifies ways to improve the organization and management of the development of the Arctic shelf from a methodological and practical point of view. Three groups of problems of increase of efficiency of interaction of oil and gas companies to governments and companies from other countries: 1) Institutional (taxation, production sharing agreements, concession regime and others.); investment (extension of the list of investment risks and methodical study of their principles); innovation (creation of a new generation of oil and gas equipment, marine oil and gas innova-tion clusters) and the ways to solve them.

How to cite: Vasiltsova V.M. Problems development of the offshore oil and gas fields deposits // Journal of Mining Institute. 2016. Vol. 218 . p. 345-350.
Geo-nanomaterials
  • Date submitted
    2015-08-13
  • Date accepted
    2015-10-29
  • Date published
    2016-04-22

Multicriteria estimation of bearing capacity of geomaterials

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In the article the problem of an estimation of bearing capacity of geomaterials as a deform-able solid is considered in the current configuration, which may be as the reference (undeformed) or the actual (deformed). We propose an original variational approach to the problem for stresses in selected subdomains, in which, depending on different engineering considerations, average in-tegral values of different component of stresses are estimated and from their aggregate the bearing capacity of the current configuration of the solid is estimated regarding to given external influ-ences. In each of the selected subdomain the weakest stress field is obtained which is globally bal-anced with external influences. For example, the assessment of the average integral hydrostatic pressure is needed for study of bearing capacity of geomaterials.

How to cite: Brigadnov I.A. Multicriteria estimation of bearing capacity of geomaterials // Journal of Mining Institute. 2016. Vol. 218 . p. 289-295.
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2015-08-19
  • Date accepted
    2015-10-17
  • Date published
    2016-04-22

Development of institute of financial control in construction

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The article is devoted to the complex research of development of Institute of financial control in construction. Based on the analysis of approaches of researchers to definition of concept «financial control», sets out its objectives and importance. Identifies and describes the characteristic features of state and non-state financial control. To examine the existing mechanisms of financial control system in construction in General, to prevent violations and to create the basis for the adoption of specific management decisions, it is proposed to study three main areas. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the current legislation in the field of formation of financial control in the construction and practice of its application. Presents substantial changes in the legal regulation of the contract system in the sphere of procurement for state and municipal needs, including the adjustment of the scheme of carrying out of competitive procedures by the customer. In this regard, an important role plays the method of calculation of the final rating of participants of procurement procedures, allowing to determine the winner in accordance with predetermined criteria and their weighting factors. This area is also complemented by the consideration of issues related to the establishment of the procedure for the implementation of banking support contracts, allowing to provide the customer more effective control over the observance of contractual obligations with suppliers (contractors, performers). The conducted researches allow to draw a conclusion about the need to rethink and address issues related to efficiency of use of budget investments in objects of capital construction. In this regard, the main priorities of improving financial control in the construction industry to achieve the desired rates of economic development.

How to cite: Grakhov V.P., Chazova O.L. Development of institute of financial control in construction // Journal of Mining Institute. 2016. Vol. 218 . p. 351-358.
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2014-11-27
  • Date accepted
    2015-01-15
  • Date published
    2015-10-26

Socio-economic potential of large-scale projects to develop offshore oil and gas: risks and stakeholder expectations

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The development of the Arctic shelf is a strategic long-term objective of the energy development of the Russian Federation. At the present time, resource and economic potential of offshore oil and gas development projects is huge. However, it is constrained by the complexity of developing offshore oil and gas resources due to climatic, geological and technological conditions. In addition, the current unstable situation with world oil prices is also a constraint on largescale involvement in the industrial development of offshore oil and gas resources. The aim of the research is to determine socioeconomic potential of large-scale projects to develop oil fields in the Arctic shelf of Russia. The article presents the peculiarities of developing offshore fields, which are characterized by severe climatic conditions, high environmental risks, unique technological solutions, lack of infrastructure in coastal areas. A comparative analysis of projects to develop land and shelf is performed. The regional authorities’ and businesses capability of implementing large-scale projects to develop offshore fields on economic, social and environmental criteria is identified. The positive and negative effects of socio-economic development of the territory implementing projects of hydrocarbon field development are evaluated. A schematic diagram of the socio-economic potential of hydrocarbon resources development projects reflecting the opportunities and risks of such projects from the perspective of key stakeholders is developed. A set of strategic objectives to successfully implement projects in the Arctic shelf of Russia are proposed. The findings of the research can be used by the departments of energy, industry and mineral resources in the preparation of long-term strategic development programs for the oil and gas industry.

How to cite: Cherepovitsyn A.E. Socio-economic potential of large-scale projects to develop offshore oil and gas: risks and stakeholder expectations // Journal of Mining Institute. 2015. Vol. 215 . p. 140-149.
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2014-11-22
  • Date accepted
    2015-01-01
  • Date published
    2015-10-26

Theoretical and methodological bases of forming a program management system for integrated development of a region

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This article deals with theoretical and methodological bases of forming a program manage-ment system for integrated development of a region. The idea of a program-based management system based on a system of socio-economic transformation is presented. The given bases include monitoring emerging trends in the program management for integrated development of a region of the Russian Federation on basic parameters and involve control of the management process. The concept of forming the mechanism of program management as an integrated system is suggested.

How to cite: Fedoseev S.V., Chzhan S. Theoretical and methodological bases of forming a program management system for integrated development of a region // Journal of Mining Institute. 2015. Vol. 215 . p. 150-159.
Geomechanics, geodesy, mine surveying and cadastre
  • Date submitted
    2010-07-24
  • Date accepted
    2010-09-17
  • Date published
    2011-03-21

Features technology of modelling waste bank phosphite by results to laser-scanning survey

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Features of a technique of lazer – scanning survey of waste bank and processing of its re- sults are stated. The estimation of accuracy of survey is executed and the constructed three- dimensional model on which define geometrical parameters for an estimation of stability of highwall slope.

How to cite: Vasiliev M.Y. Features technology of modelling waste bank phosphite by results to laser-scanning survey // Journal of Mining Institute. 2011. Vol. 189 . p. 198-201.
Applied and fundamental research in physics and mathematics
  • Date submitted
    2009-09-01
  • Date accepted
    2009-11-20
  • Date published
    2010-06-25

Mathematical models of technical state estimation of ship elements

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The methods of mathematical models estimation of ship elements technical state were worked out in this work. The latter were realized for different conditions of ship elements work.

How to cite: Nikolaenkov I.I., Gospodarikov A.P. Mathematical models of technical state estimation of ship elements // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 187 . p. 101-103.