New Control Center Boosts Heating Reliability in Russian City
A new digital control center in Novosibirsk is transforming the city’s heating system — part of Russia’s nationwide effort to modernize utilities and prepare for harsh winters.
In Novosibirsk, construction of a state-of-the-art dispatch center is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in the digital transformation of Russia’s municipal utilities. The project is designed to enhance the reliability of heating systems in cities with extreme climates — a challenge shared by cold-weather regions worldwide.
At the heart of this modernization is the new control center, which enables real-time monitoring of the city’s heating network and instant response to malfunctions. That capability is especially critical in winter, when even short delays can affect residents’ comfort and safety.
To reinforce the infrastructure, extensive upgrades have been carried out: 232 kilometers of outdated pipelines have been replaced, 278 central heating points modernized, and four pumping stations renovated. These improvements laid the foundation for an intelligent management system.
According to the Siberian Generating Company (SGK), ongoing network upgrades have reduced the share of worn-out pipelines to 66.8 percent by 2025. At the same time, a digital monitoring system is expanding, allowing technicians to detect malfunctions instantly and pinpoint their locations with precision.
Looking ahead, the company plans to invest more than 8.3 billion rubles next year in maintenance and equipment upgrades at thermal power plants — a step that further strengthens the region’s energy resilience.
