Kazakhstan’s state oil company KazMunayGas (KMG) has launched a pilot project to implement AI-driven digital twins at one of its major oil fields, marking a strategic step in the company’s digital transformation. The initiative kicked off at the Vostochny Moldabek field operated by Embamunaigas, aiming to create virtual replicas of physical oil fields that simulate production scenarios in real time.
The project involves collaboration between KMG’s Digital and Engineering divisions alongside a technology partner, who are currently evaluating the upstream segment’s operational models, business processes, and IT infrastructure to ensure seamless integration. The initial phase includes KMG’s corporate center, KMG Engineering, and Embamunaigas, with plans to extend similar efforts to Ozenmunaigas and Kazakhturkmunay by July.
KMG intends to apply this digital twin technology across 12 of its largest oil fields using its ABAI information system, which serves as a digital backbone integrating production data with artificial intelligence and analytics tools. This system is designed to increase oil recovery rates, optimize production costs, and strengthen industrial safety protocols, aligning with KMG’s comprehensive modernization strategy.
The company has highlighted the potential of digital twins to boost annual production by up to 3% by enabling more precise and dynamic management of oil field operations. This approach focuses on simulating multiple production scenarios to improve development efficiency and decision-making.
This deployment is part of KazMunayGas’ broader digital agenda to modernize its upstream operations by leveraging AI technologies. The initiative reflects global trends in energy sectors where digital twins are becoming essential tools for optimizing resource extraction and ensuring operational safety.