Ukrnafta has created its own “digital twin”: the company explained how it works
21 April 14:33
Ukrnafta has implemented a corporate maintenance and repair (M&R) management system and has begun putting it into practice.
“Essentially, this involves creating a ‘digital twin’ that allows for more accurate work planning, cost forecasting, and more efficient use of resources,” Ukrnafta stated, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
The company explained that these measures are aimed at creating a unified electronic system for managing production assets: from equipment inventory to the analysis of maintenance and repair costs.
Since February 2026, the system has been in pilot operation at the company’s regional divisions.
The project is being implemented based on the EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) approach and encompasses 16 modules and 39 end-to-end business processes at the first and second levels, ensuring management of the full lifecycle of production assets.
“One of the key areas is the creation of a unified equipment database. Approximately 47,000 fixed assets have already been identified, of which 39,000 (more than 80%) have been uploaded to the system. Approximately 8,000 repair objects have been created, over 150 types of equipment (more than 4,800 models) have been standardized, and over 7,000 units of technical documentation have been uploaded. A digital passport is generated for each object, containing a complete history of repairs, defects, downtime, and relocations,” Ukrnafta reported.
A regulatory framework for maintenance and repair has also been established: over 10,000 process charts include labor costs per operation, standards, a list of tools, and qualification requirements. All resources are integrated with the ERP system, enabling the automation of procurement requests and order generation.
In addition, the request management process (BPMN 2.0) has been standardized—from defect recording to analysis of completed work and transfer of costs to the ERP system.
“We are systematically transitioning to a digital model for managing production assets. This is not a standalone IT project, but a shift in the approach to production management. The system enables control at all stages—from equipment status and work planning to costs and performance results. As a result, process transparency, execution discipline, and the quality of management decisions are improved,” noted Bohdan Kukura, Chairman of the Board of JSC Ukrnafta.
About 500 typical defects have already been identified for the analysis of technical failures. This system is also integrated with ERP, ensuring transparent financial accounting of repairs and cost control at every stage.
“In fact, we are creating a unified digital asset management system for the company. It will allow us to monitor equipment status in real time, plan work, and control resources and expenses. Importantly, the system covers the entire cycle—from defect recording to failure root cause analysis and management decision-making. This significantly improves the efficiency and manageability of production processes,” added Oleg Deberyna, head of the company’s maintenance and repair system implementation department.
The next step will be to scale the system to all of the company’s structural units, including internal services. Implementation will continue sequentially through mid-2027.
JSC Ukrnafta is Ukraine’s largest oil production company, carrying out a full cycle of activities in the field of production: exploration, oil and gas production, provision of oilfield services, as well as management of the largest network of gas stations in Ukraine, UKRNAFTA. The company has more than 1,106 oil wells and 131 gas wells on its balance sheet.
