From the beginning of 2004, innovators and inventors of «Nizhnekamskneftekhim» Inc have significantly increased their creative activity: in this year first quarter, they offered 161 engineering solutions, which is 76 innovations more than in January-March 2003. The Company's intellectual “box” was added with 8 applications for inventions, 2 for useful models, 151 applications for innovations.

The Company's production units implemented 164 engineering solutions within January-March (in first quarter 2003 – 60). Innovative ideas employed gained RUR 10.5 MM.