During the Science-Intensive Software Technology Day in Moscow, chief engineers and IT project managers from the RN-BashNIPIneft Research Institute showcased Rosneft’s advancing science‑driven software initiatives. The event highlighted the company’s strategic focus on building software that leverages cutting-edge computing and sophisticated modeling to support oilfield operations and research.
Officials emphasized that Rosneft’s software lineup rests on the latest technologies, combining physical and mathematical modeling with artificial intelligence and high performance computing. In the view of Maxim Volkov, Deputy General Director of Technological Development and Innovation at RN-BashNIPIneft, these capabilities give Rosneft software standout technical characteristics compared with foreign analogues, underscoring a deliberate push toward robust, scalable solutions that meet industry needs.
As part of its broader innovation program, Rosneft introduced RN-GRID, the first industrial hydraulic fracturing simulator developed in Eurasia. This initiative supports local substitution in critical computational areas, reinforcing the company’s technological independence in computer modeling. Such independence is identified as essential for safely applying hydraulic fracturing technology while maintaining control over the simulation environment and data integrity.
At the event, Rosneft announced plans to introduce two additional software systems—RN-VEGA and RN-Drilling Calculations—to foreign markets within the year. These plans reflect Rosneft’s commitment to expanding its technology footprint beyond domestic borders while maintaining rigorous standards of reliability and performance.
RN-Vega is designed to manage the entire workflow of interpreting hydrodynamic studies and well tests. It covers the process from raw data preparation to the publication of results, aiming to streamline data handling, improve interpretive accuracy, and support informed decision making in exploration and production contexts.
RN-Drilling Calculations focuses on well design and construction. It enables operators to plan well trajectories, assess intersection risks, and evaluate the stability of drill strings. The software’s capabilities extend to hydraulic calculations, estimation of cuttings removal, optimization of connection sequences, and automatic generation of complete reporting documentation, all contributing to safer and more efficient drilling campaigns.
Alexei Mukhin, Director General of the Center for Political Information, noted that Rosneft was a pioneer in Eurasia with the RN-GRID hydraulic fracturing simulator and that the company is pursuing further high‑tech software complexes—RN-VEGA and RN-Drilling Calculations. He also pointed out that eight software complexes are listed in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computers and Databases, highlighting the breadth of Rosneft’s software portfolio and its alignment with national digital capability goals.
These developments, according to the company’s leadership, position Rosneft at the forefront of digital leadership and production efficiency within the country. The emphasis on in‑house IT solutions is framed as a strategic move to accelerate innovation cycles, reduce reliance on external vendors, and improve resilience across core oil and gas processes.
Rosneft experts also pointed to a broader shift in the industry, where information technology developments are increasingly integral to operational performance. The company’s progress illustrates how advanced analytics, AI-enabled modeling, and high‑fidelity simulation tools are becoming central to planning, execution, and optimization in challenging upstream environments. The emphasis remains on delivering practical, reliable software that can adapt to evolving drilling technologies, reservoir management needs, and regulatory requirements. In sum, Rosneft’s software strategy seeks to fuse scientific rigor with industrial practicality, reinforcing the company’s ability to compete and lead in a technologically demanding sector. [source: Rosneft press service]