Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) has launched its annual scientific and technical conference, STC-2025. The organizers received a record number of applications – 224.

This year, the event will be held for the ninth time from April 16 to 18, 2025. Participants include employees of the IOC Group, company ambassadors, young professionals, IOC Class students, participants in the IOC Academy project, students of the University-IOC youth programs, and interns. Students from relevant faculties of Russian universities are also participating in the conference, including those from the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M. Gubkin, St. Petersburg Mining University named after Empress Catherine II, Siberian Federal University, and Irkutsk National Research Technical University.

The event kicked off with the IOC Youth Festival in Listvyanka. On April 17 and 18, participants will present their projects in nine areas: Health, Safety, and Environment, Geology and Development, Drilling and Workover, Design and Construction, Chemical Technology, Production Facility Operations, Resource Management and Supply, Industry 4.0, Production Efficiency and New Technologies. The best innovative ideas will be evaluated in four categories: Scientific and Technical Development, Business Idea, Best Practice, and Best Youth Project.

The scientific and technical conference is an important part of IOC's corporate culture. The event has been running since 2016. Over 300 papers were presented throughout the period, many of which have been successfully implemented in production. Some of the ideas presented have become specific areas of focus at IOC.

Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) is one of the independent producers of hydrocarbons in Russia. The Company was established in 2000 and conducts geological study, exploration and development of subsoil blocks in the Irkutsk Region, Krasnoyarsk Region and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The company ranks in the top best employers in the Energy, Mining and Processing category and is in the top 50 of the hh.ru employer rating.

The annual IOC scientific and technical conference has started in Irkutsk