Steppe Khazar Refinery see the digital transformation as a key lever of business to simplify and enhance processes and organization.

As part of the ‘Digital Qazaqstan’ Programme, Steppe Khazar Refinery has developed a plan of its technological modernization and digitization. Our Digital Roadmap initially foreseen 11 different themes relevant to macro fields of interest, with some 30 different digitization projects. Digital roadmap will allow Steppe Khazar Refinery minimize the paper-intensive processes and maximize the digital workflows. In the long-term, digitization is expected to be followed by further development.

In 2020, Steppe Khazar Refinery has mainly focused on the following projects:

• Streamlining of documentation including massive introduction of digital signatures. Over 1200 digital signatures were issued to Steppe Khazar Refinery managers and staff aimed at facilitating business processes including when working remotely.
• Production optimization through implementation of the Facilities KPI Monitoring system, update of DINO software, execution of a pilot project for exception based surveillance and initiation of the wells telemetry project. The aim is to increase the hydrocarbon production by raising system efficiency and facility utilization to exploit its potential.
• Critical equipment monitoring with the implementation of enhanced performance based condition monitoring on rotating equipment in order to increase rotating equipment availability and decrease the maintenance cost and duration, allowing focusing only on needed intervention.
• Warehouse Management including implementation of a barcoding system and update of EWM software; the aim is to increase efficiency in Warehouse management and stock reduction.
• E-Procurement with the definition, set up and implementation of a common electronic procurement platform for the major O&G companies in Qazaqstan supported by the PSA Authority. The project targets creation of the more efficient platform with transparent process and direct sharing of data with parties involved in the authorization process.

Besides, in liaison with the KAZENERGY Association, Steppe Khazar Refinery has supported the Student Digital Fest contest having engaged students from major universities in Qazaqstan. The final stage of the contest was completed in February 2020.