The Neftegazproekt Research Project Institute provides services for the design of complex development and reconstruction of oil and gas fields, oil and gas production, preparation, transportation and processing facilities, performs engineering surveys, and carries out research and development activities. The Institute actively uses innovative technologies — ground-based laser scanning, information modeling of objects, and also develops GIS-systems and computer simulators for training personnel of hazardous industries. In the state there are more than 500 highly qualified prospectors and designers. For over 6 years of activity the specialists developed 900 projects with successful passing examinations of various levels.