The path to geology indicated by the map of Yakutia

In early April, Geologist's Day is celebrated in Russia. A profession of particular importance in the oil and gas industry. Since ancient times, geologists have been called romantics. Indeed, when the word "geologist" is used, consciousness immediately draws the image of a man with a backpack and a hammer, who is looking for deposits of oil, gold, coal, etc. However, geology is an extensive science that includes many disciplines. Some specialists are mainly engaged in practical work, while others devote themselves to science.

But geologists are unanimous in the opinion that geology is not a profession, it is a state of mind. There is nothing for indifferent people to do here, because the bowels, like the mountains, are subject only to romantics. Therefore, geology is chosen only for love.

Out of love, the leading specialist of the Department of Geological Exploration, Resource Base and Licensing of Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha LLC, Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, also chose his profession. Alexey Sivtsev.

When you talk to Alexey Ivanovich about geology, it seems that he can endlessly talk about this topic. The story of how he chose geology as his path in life is also interesting.

One day, his father hung a large map of the national economy of Yakutia on the wall, where all the main mineral deposits were listed. Thanks to this map, the future geologist, before he could read, could show where gold, diamonds, coal, oil and gas were mined. And after many years of being in the field, when he began to discover the rivers and settlements indicated on the map from childhood in reality, he realized that the choice of a geological profession was still conscious.

Alexey Ivanovich is a man with many years of experience in geology and deep knowledge of the structure and composition of the earth in Yakutia. He strives to pass on his knowledge to the younger generation and enjoys mentoring young people. Perhaps it was this desire that predetermined his activities in the scientific field. Prior to joining Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha LLC, Alexey Ivanovich worked as a senior researcher at the Institute of Oil and Gas Problems of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IPNG SB RAS), taught the discipline "Geology of Oil and Gas" at the Northeastern Federal University named after M.K.Ammosov.

Scientific activity at IPNG SB RAS was related to the problems of developing oil and gas fields in the cryolithozone zone and the geology of oil and gas in the east of the Siberian Platform. The geologist came here immediately after graduating from the geological exploration faculty of Yakutsk State University, where he studied for the specialty "geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits."

During his work at the Institute, Alexey Sivtsev visited almost all corners of Western Yakutia during the summer seasons with expedition work. "The territory of Yakutia is huge, there are still places where even an extreme tourist has not set foot. People pay money to visit territories that are unique in their beauty and pristine condition. I think that the profession of a geologist will remain in demand for a long time," the geologist is sure.

Alexey Ivanovich continues to study science in his spare time. His research articles are regularly published in the leading Russian oil and gas journals "Geology and Geophysics", "Georesources", "Oil Industry", "Geology of Oil and Gas", etc.

He also participates in scientific and practical events. So, in October 2018, I attended the First Scientific and technical Conference of NK Rosneft "Improving the efficiency of the development of gas and oil and gas deposits", which was held in Ufa. The conference was dedicated to the exchange of experience, practical developments and scientific ideas between representatives of academic and industrial communities on the problems of development and exploitation of deposits with gas caps.

Here it is, bitumen!

The other day, a stage of the International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN" in the oil and gas sector took place in Yakutsk. Alexey Sivtsev was one of the invited experts of the contest.: "This is not the first time I have participated in the championship as an expert. I would like to note that every year both the level and the preparedness of the participants are growing. The winners today are the students of the NEFU Department of Subsoil Management.

Alexey Ivanovich admits that he has a cherished dream - the discovery of a large oil or gas field. "Any discovery is not the merit of one person, it is a team effort where someone from the team can play a key role"- He is sure.

Source: Sakha News