Step Towards Digital Autonomy: Kursk NPP Transitions to TORÉX System
Kursk Nuclear Power Plant has launched a large-scale transition to the Russian version of the TORÉX operation management system—featuring the new AXIOMA platform, personnel training, and plans for full industrial deployment. The project is one of the key steps in ensuring digital autonomy in the energy sector: the system is designed to make maintenance planning more transparent, accelerate supply processes, and improve the reliability of power units.
Why This Matters for the Plant and the Industry
Information systems like TORÉX support lifecycle management of nuclear plant equipment, schedule preventive and major repairs, track spare part requirements, and document maintenance results.
For nuclear facilities, even minor mistakes in logistics or planning can lead to costly downtime and added risks. This makes the system’s reliability crucial. Transitioning to a domestically developed solution also reduces external risks linked to the support and licensing of foreign software.
Modernization of Kursk NPP
Since August 2025, Kursk NPP has been conducting a two-stage training program under the "TORÉX Import Substitution" project. First, employees involved in acceptance testing are trained, followed by the entire workforce. The training will run until March 2026, with approximately 2,000 Kursk NPP staff expected to complete the program.
Full-scale industrial deployment of TORÉX on the AXIOMA platform is planned for 2027.
The Path of Import Substitution
Initially, TORÉX at nuclear plants operated on the foreign IBM Maximo platform, with the Maximo-based version rolled out for industrial use in 2023 at five pilot sites—Balakovo, Beloyarsk, Kola, Rostov, and Smolensk NPPs.
In 2024–2025, the import substitution stage began: while preserving functionality, the system’s core and storage were migrated to the domestic AXIOMA platform. This safeguarded existing expertise while eliminating dependency on foreign components.
Practical Advantages for Kursk NPP
The transition to the new version of the system brings several benefits for the station:
- Greater transparency in maintenance planning and reduced human error in work orders and applications.
- More efficient inventory management and optimized spare part logistics.
- Centralized control of task execution with real-time reporting for dispatch and maintenance teams.
- Increased resilience to external risks with independence from foreign licenses and remote support.
Most importantly, the upgrade enhances the reliability of power units and reduces operational losses—critical for regional energy supply and the commissioning of new capacities, including Kursk II units.
Future Plans and Export Potential
Once the TORÉX-to-AXIOMA transition is complete, the solution will be replicated across all Russian nuclear plants, including floating and international projects. A domestic platform for large-scale energy operation management may also attract interest from international partners working with Russia’s state corporation on overseas ventures.
