Russia Rolls Out AI Software to Boost Oil Production
An artificial intelligence–driven software suite automatically optimizes well operations to increase output.
Specialists at Rosneft’s research institute in Tyumen have tested an innovative software product called RN-AutoBalance. At its core is a neural network that analyzes real-time operational data from oil fields and independently determines the most efficient operating modes for wells.
The uniqueness of the system lies in its shift from long-term planning to daily adaptive control. Where decisions were once based on monthly reports, the platform now processes data in near real time and instantly adjusts equipment performance in response to changes in reservoir conditions.
Intelligent Resource Management
Pilot deployment of the technology at the RN-Uvatneftegaz field in the Uvat district has already demonstrated strong results. Without major additional investment, the system cut water injection by 222,000 cubic meters while increasing oil production by 4 percent.
Rolling out such intelligent systems is a strategic move for the entire industry, experts note. By making existing fields more efficient and profitable, Russia is strengthening its position in the global energy market while also contributing to the broader evolution of data-driven resource management practices.
