KNRTU has organized a series of lectures on "Risk-Based Approach in the Design of Hazardous Production Facilities." The advanced training course is designed for students and faculty members of KNRTU. The first session was held in the form of a training on conducting HAZOP hazard and performance analysis with LOPA layer analysis.

The course was attended by master's students from the Advanced Engineering School in the fields of "Gas Processing Technology Services" and "Digital Architecture of Oil and Gas Chemical Companies," as well as faculty members from the Departments of Chemical Technology of Oil and Gas Processing and Industrial Safety at KNRTU.

HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a structured risk analysis method that is recognized as a global standard in the oil and gas and chemical industries. It allows for the systematic identification of any deviations in the process that could lead to accidents, injuries, or production shutdowns, as well as the implementation of protective measures before these deviations occur.

The course was organized by a partner of KNRTU, RTCIM, who took on the coordination of the event and the invitation of a leading industry expert. The lecturer was Evgenii Larionov, Head of Risk Analysis and Assessment at Certe LLC. The expert is among the top-level specialists in Russia and the CIS who have a proven qualification for conducting HAZOP risk analysis and assessment.

The uniqueness of the course lies in the fact that it is almost unheard of in university programs — it requires in-depth practical expertise. Participants gained access to up-to-date risk assessment techniques used in real production facilities, which directly affects their professional competence and future career in the industry.