Russian SCADA for the Energy Sector: A Key Step Toward Technological Sovereignty
As global instability intensifies, achieving technological independence in critical industries—especially in the energy sector—has become a strategic priority. The planned release in December 2025 of a fully Russian-made SCADA system for hydrocarbon production and transport marks an important milestone on this path.
No Modern Energy Sector Without SCADA
Dmitry Trush, Director of Corporate Marketing at DKS, announced the upcoming presentation of the company’s domestic SCADA system. The new solution will become part of the Mitra ecosystem, offering full-cycle automation 'from sensor to analytics.'
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a complex of hardware and software tools for real-time dispatch control and data collection. It acts as the 'brain' of any automated enterprise—be it a power plant or a network of oil pipelines—aggregating data from thousands of sensors, visualizing it, and enabling instant response to emergencies. The stability of energy supply and safety depend directly on its reliability.
For Russia, the DKS project is a powerful step toward technological sovereignty and reduced dependence on foreign systems, such as Siemens WinCC and WinCC OA, Wonderware System Platform, and Schneider Electric Citect SCADA, access to which has been restricted by sanctions. Some Russian facilities even reported that attempts to update these systems through VPNs resulted in remote blocking. The success of DKS’s project not only secures the domestic market but also opens export opportunities for countries seeking alternatives to Western technologies.
Toward Import Substitution
Russia began moving toward import substitution in industrial automation several years ago, but the events of 2022 accelerated that effort dramatically, turning it from a policy trend into a production necessity. The largest oil, gas, and energy companies began testing domestic components and platforms in pilot projects.
Several products entered the market, including Kaskad, Alpha Platform, and REDKIT SCADA 2, among others. Yet none of them has reached the scale required for the energy sector. Globally, similar trends are emerging as many countries develop national systems to maintain control over critical infrastructure.
Demand Will Drive Growth
The primary driver for the new SCADA system will be Russia’s internal market, where modernization of control systems is urgently needed. Successful implementation would not only replace foreign systems but also elevate domestic automation to a new technological level. Over time, the platform could integrate advanced tools such as AI and machine learning, shifting the focus from incident response to prediction and prevention.
However, the path forward presents challenges. Key barriers include competition with long-established global systems, the need for rigorous cybersecurity certification, and building trust among industrial clients that require proven reliability and safety.
Toward Technological Independence
The development of a national SCADA platform is a strategic initiative to strengthen Russia’s technological independence. Its successful realization could ensure internal stability while creating a competitive export product. The future of the project will depend on the developers’ ability to deliver top-tier reliability, safety, and flexibility that meet the demanding conditions of real-world industrial operations.
