Abadan Oil Refinery unveiled its strategic document for digital transformation at a ceremony. Jamshid Khalifeh, the industrial operations manager of the refinery, emphasized the importance of digital transformation in the refining industry, stating that the company aims to become a safe, sustainable, agile, and data-driven refinery by leveraging fourth industrial revolution technologies and artificial intelligence.
Goals and Roadmap of Digital Transformation
The industrial operations manager of Abadan Oil Refinery explained the goals of this project, stating that it is expected that decision-making processes at operational, managerial, and strategic levels will be based on intelligent data analysis using artificial intelligence. Additionally, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability will be strengthened in the organizational culture of the company.
Project Details and Timeline
Abadan Oil Refinery, as the first subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, began this project in June 2025 in collaboration with the Oil Industry Research Institute. The project will be implemented in three phases over a period of 9 months, and the final report has also been received.
Saeed Shakouri, head of the digital transformation center at the Oil Industry Research Institute, referred to the preparation of the strategic document for the digital transformation of this refinery and stated that this document was prepared to smarten processes, develop artificial intelligence applications, and enhance data-driven decision-making. The developed roadmap includes axes such as digital leadership, smart operations, and the development of infrastructure and basic requirements.
Formation of Specialized Working Groups
Shakouri also noted that by forming a steering committee and specialized working groups, the necessary groundwork has been laid for following up on digital transformation programs and developing artificial intelligence applications in various sectors of the company. These actions are being carried out to improve performance and increase productivity at Abadan Oil Refinery.
