Digitizing the Staro-Kadeevskoye Oil Field
Digitizing the Staro-Kadeevskoye field is emerging as a benchmark case of how Russian developers are reshaping asset management in the extractive sector by bringing advanced automation to small oil producers operating in continuous-production environments.
A Small Field With Big Potential
The Staro-Kadeevskoye field is being developed by the Geological Exploration Research Center, a small oil company focused on reducing downtime of critical equipment.
Previously, equipment data existed only in scattered Excel files, while preventive maintenance schedules were kept formally and defects were reported through messaging apps.
Russian integrator Desnol, working with 1C, delivered a unified EAM environment based on the 1C:TOIR Corporate Maintenance and Repair Management System. Desnol handled implementation end‑to‑end, creating a centralized digital infrastructure for managing specialized oilfield assets.
Operational Structure and Digital Integration
Roughly 80% of repairs are performed in‑house and 20% by contractors, involving 54 company specialists and 10–15 external experts.
The implementation preserved the existing workflow while minimizing customization and maximizing use of standard 1C capabilities. The system now includes root‑cause analytics, plan‑fact labor analysis, and updated personnel‑management tools.
A mobile app provides real‑time visibility into equipment conditions directly from field operators. Special attention was given to automatic linking of repair objects with fixed assets and reliable data synchronization.
Users report clear benefits: all equipment information is consolidated, repair histories can be tracked instantly, operational metrics can be analyzed quickly, paper records are reduced, and fault diagnostics are accelerated.
Addressing Bottlenecks Through Updates
In summer 2025, Desnol introduced major updates to 1C:TOIR Corporate and the “Mobile Brigade” module. Improvements accelerate fault registration, expand analytics, and automate routine workflows.
A key upgrade is the automated update mechanism for internal consumption orders within the extended materials‑management module. Automated data entry saves personnel time and supports cleaner data across completed orders.
Scaling Success Across the Sector
A successful case involved automating maintenance processes for Energo Service, starting at a pilot site and then rolling out to two additional gas‑turbine power facilities. In May, Desnol deployed 1C:TOIR Corporate at Udokan Copper, one of Russia’s most challenging mining and metallurgical sites. This laid the foundation for a full digital cost‑of‑ownership management system capable of supporting equipment reliability in extreme climatic and geological conditions.
Automation projects require extensive organizational work, data preparation, and personnel training. Customer engagement is critical for achieving strong results. However, the outcomes—reduced downtime, improved asset control, and higher operational efficiency—are transformational for competitiveness in the extractive industry.
