Russia’s Nuclear Power Sector Shifts to Domestic Digital Platforms
Russia’s nuclear industry is accelerating its move toward fully domestic digital technologies, as demonstrated during a landmark demo day at the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant where key operational systems, including the TOREKS platform and the AR‑enhanced RITM system, were showcased to the sector’s leadership.
A Unified Architecture for the Nuclear Sector
The Industrial Competence Center for Electric Power hosted the event at the Kalinin NPP, bringing together representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Rosenergoatom, Russian software developers, and major power companies. The gathering signaled a shift from experimental projects to systematic, scalable digital integration at the national level.
A central theme was the transition from document‑driven workflows to data‑centric management supported by predictive analytics. The nuclear sector is moving toward unified digital platforms capable of overseeing all operational processes in real time, reinforcing consistency and reliability across facilities.
RITM System: Real‑Time Oversight of Maintenance Operations
Kalinin NPP has deployed the RITM digital maintenance‑management system, which consolidates all information on repairs, personnel, and resources into a single operational window. The system evaluates task progress in real time, automatically calculates repair scenarios, and recommends optimal pathways to reduce downtime.
A key capability is its integration of augmented reality. Engineers receive live video feeds paired with current performance data and step‑by‑step instructions. The system also calculates the economic impact of each action, allowing managers to adjust costs during the maintenance process and improve financial efficiency.
TOREKS Platform: Full Life‑Cycle Management
TOREKS provides a unified digital environment for maintenance and repair operations throughout the full equipment life cycle. The platform supports long‑term planning, personnel and resource allocation, defect tracking, and quality control.
The system centralizes equipment classification, documentation, and reporting. Operators gain comprehensive insight into equipment condition, enabling proactive planning and rapid adjustments during execution.
Digital Twins and Predictive Analytics
Kalinin NPP has also implemented advanced digital twins, enabling remote diagnostics and early identification of potential vulnerabilities. These systems continuously monitor key equipment parameters and forecast failures, shifting the plant from corrective to preventive maintenance.
This predictive approach reduces emergency shutdowns, extends equipment life cycles, and optimizes operational regimes, ultimately enhancing the reliability of nuclear generation.
Roadmap to 2030
The updated Digital Transformation Strategy for Russia’s electric‑power sector through 2030 was a major topic of discussion. The strategy outlines industry‑wide adoption of data‑driven management, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and process robotization.
It serves as a methodological framework for interaction among generating companies, grid operators, and consumers, ensuring consistent standards and interoperability across the sector.
Implementation Framework
Russia’s digitalization efforts rely on coordinated work across three structures: Industrial Competence Centers provide sector‑specific expertise, the Digital Energy Association develops standards and methodological support, and the Ministry of Energy ensures regulatory alignment.
By 2030, most major Russian generating and grid companies are expected to adopt platform‑based digital architectures similar to those used at Kalinin NPP, establishing a new national standard for energy‑infrastructure management.
