The participants discussed the intricacies of forming partnerships to address large-scale challenges of the oil and gas industry. Answering the question of what comes first – technology or partnership, the speakers agreed that the priority had to be determined by the complexity of the product. The session participants concluded that partnership serves as a trigger for project development; however, it is important to divide responsibilities, needs and expectations.

TNF Industrial and Energy Forum is a major Russian forum that unites professionals of energy companies. Customers and manufacturers meet every year to find and implement joint solutions. Every year TNF is chosen by entrepreneurs, specialists, top managers, representatives of technology companies and the government.