Russian Holding Rolls Out “Digital Wells” for Mineral Water Production
The company plans to invest more than 100 million rubles (about $1.3 million) in the project.
The Aqua holding in Russia’s Stavropol region is investing more than 100 million rubles (about $1.3 million) to deploy so-called “digital wells” for extracting Essentuki (mineral water) and Narzan (mineral water). The project involves a complete shift away from manual control toward automated data collection and equipment monitoring, according to RBC TV Yug.
As Aqua chief executive Svyatoslav Vilk said, the system has already been implemented at the Essentuki deposit and will soon be used to extract Narzan mineral water. By the second quarter of 2026, the technology is expected to automate about 70 percent of the holding’s well infrastructure.
Preserving Natural Properties
The company says the digital transformation will make extraction more stable and transparent, eliminate the human factor, and allow resources to be allocated more efficiently. Advanced technologies are expected to improve production forecasting, enable rapid responses to changes in well performance, and ensure the preservation of the mineral water’s unique natural properties.
The project is also expected to support higher output. Alongside the rollout of digital wells, the holding plans to launch a new production line.
Earlier, we reported that researchers at Perm National Research Polytechnic University had developed an intelligent energy-management system for oil wells, cutting energy costs by 10 to 12 percent by optimizing equipment operation.
