Ryazan Oil Refining Company, a unit within the Rosneft complex, has rolled out an advanced “digital” wagon scale system designed to dramatically improve the precision of product accounting in rail operations. This upgrade, communicated by Rosneft’s press service, marks a notable milestone in the company’s ongoing moves to streamline processes, cut down on manual labor, and minimize potential hazards associated with traditional weighing tasks. By integrating digital measurement technology into trained logistics workflows, the facility aims to shorten the overall weighing cycle while enhancing safety and accountability across the entire supply chain. The shift to digital scales underscores Rosneft’s broader commitment to leveraging modern technology to boost productivity, accuracy, and traceability in asset-intensive settings.
The new weighing platform is anchored on a reinforced concrete foundation laid directly along the railway tracks. The scales are paired with a computerized weighing control system that coordinates data capture, storage, and quality checks in real time. Inside the units, a network of sensors identifies each railcar by its unique number and records its weight with remarkable precision. The system is capable of determining load distributions even before wagons are detached from the train, and it operates effectively as the train passes at speeds up to 10 kilometers per hour. This capability represents a substantial improvement over traditional fixed-point weigh stations, enabling more rapid throughput without compromising measurement integrity. By automating the capture of critical data points, the platform reduces the room for human error and provides a richer, auditable data stream for downstream processes such as inventory management, product reconciliation, and compliance reporting.
The introduction of high-precision digital equipment is described as a pivotal phase in the broader “digital facility” program. This program reflects Rosneft’s strategic push toward deploying cutting-edge technologies and automated control systems across production facilities to elevate efficiency, reliability, and safety. The rollout aligns with global trends in the energy sector, where digital transformation initiatives are increasingly used to optimize logistics, improve asset utilization, and deliver actionable insights from real-time measurements. In practice, the new scales enable operators to verify batch integrity quickly, trace product movements with greater clarity, and respond to discrepancies with faster, evidence-based actions. As part of the program, the company emphasizes ongoing maintenance, calibration routines, and data governance practices to ensure continued accuracy and long-term value from the investment. The result is a more resilient, transparently managed weighing operation that supports accurate bookkeeping, safer work environments, and streamlined decision-making across the organization.