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Three new projects were added to the investment catalogue of Nizhnekamsk. The business initiatives were discussed within the framework of the 11th Investment Council held with the participation of Nizhnekamsk Mayor Aydar Metshin.

The first project is related to the production of equipment for the construction of industrial enterprises and their overhaul (Iron Industry Company). This is the production of pipe assemblies, and the manufacture of supporting metalworks for overpasses, buildings, and structures.

The second project was presented by an enterprise manufacturing electric appliances for ventilation and smoke exhaust systems (KEMA). Such products will saturate the domestic market with quality goods for the needs of local consumers.

The last project deals with the environmental component: production of packaging from post-consumer waste to replace plastic containers (Aquatar). In the first instance, the company intends to supply its products to egg producers.

As of now, the investment catalogue of the Nizhnekamsk PSEDA features 55 facilities of various kinds with a total investment of RUB 43 billion and 7,500 new jobs. All projects are accompanied and supported by municipal structures.

Based on information by Nizhnekamsk Municipality Council press service

On August 8, Director General of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin had a meeting at the Neftekhim Arena with representatives of the company’s youth organisation, participants and experts of the 7th National WorldSkills Competition, and students of the Nizhnekamsk Institute of Chemical Technology and Lemaev Petrochemical and Oil Refining College. The meeting was held in a no tie format.

The main purpose of the meeting was to get direct feedback from the young generation, to find out what issues concern young employees and students today, to attract as many young professionals as possible, by describing what prospects await them. Discussion topics were very diverse. Young people were interested in social protection issues, prospects for professional growth, environment, and further development of the company. The issues of providing housing, development of IT technology and working conditions were also discussed.

Nizhnekamskneftekhim is also active in implementing a number of programmes aimed at supporting youth. It is currently reviewing a support programme for those employees who have returned from military service. Support for young families also continues. Material assistance is allocated for the purchase of essential goods, the amount of which is also planned to be increased. Material assistance is also paid at the birth of children.

Based on information by Nizhnekamskneftekhim Press Service

Nizhnekamskneftekhim held a tour for long-service workers and company’s youth work organisers, members of the city’s Council of Elders, and representatives of republic’s and city media outlets. The tour participants visited the Nizhnekamskneftekhim biological wastewater treatment plant.

Biological treatment facilities of Nizhnekamskneftekhim were built in 1966. For more than 50 years, the company has maintained them and invests heavily in their upgrade. To improve the quality of wastewater treatment, the company conducted the first phase of their reconstruction in 2016.

The tour began with the bar screen building. Director General Azat Bikmurzin spoke about the operations of this facility designed to receive and pre-clean municipal wastewater coming from Nizhnekamsk. Then the guests were shown the equipment that is used for effective wastewater treatment. Its difference from the former one is in absolute tightness.

The participants of the tour may also observe the active sludge operation in aero tanks and satisfy itself that the water, after passing through all the purification stages, meets all the requirements.

All participants were able to get answers to their questions and communicate personally with Director General of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin.

Based on information by Nizhnekamskneftekhim

Today, Naberezhnye Chelny saw ceremonial events dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Nizhnekamsk Hydroelectric Power Plant. The events were attended by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov.

In honour of the round date, the commemorative stela was opened on the Gidrostroiteley Street. The monument in the form of a hydraulic turbine symbolises the labour feats of builders, installation and hydropower professionals, who participated in the HPP construction.

Also within the programme, the ceremonial meeting of the Energetik Palace of Culture took place with the participation of Nizhnekamsk HPP construction veterans. They were awarded certificates of honour, letters of appreciation, and memorable gifts. Some employees of the Nizhnekamsk HPP were also awarded the title of the Honoured Power Engineer of Tatarstan.

The Nizhnekamsk HPP is the only hydroelectric power station in the structure of Tatenergo and on the territory of Tatarstan, is part of the Volga-Kama cascade of hydroelectric power plants. This is an up-to-date high-tech company with an installed capacity of 1,205,000 kW, which is about 23% of the total installed capacity of Tatenergo. Since the start of the Nizhnekamsk HPP operation, more than 66 billion kWh of electricity has been generated. To date, a long-term programme for the hydroelectric power plant upgrade has also been developed for 2020-2049.