Prospects of lean production in the oil and gas industry

Abstract

The paper considers the problem of lean manufacturing in the oil and gas industry. Oil-producing enterprises have no experience in using lean manufacturing, but it seems to be cost-effective. Now the introduction of resource-saving technologies at the enterprises of the oil and gas industry, including lean manufacturing, is relevant. The purpose of the article is to develop recommendations for promising directions for the development of lean manufacturing in the oil and gas industry. The current state of the oil and gas sector of the economy in the world and in the Russian Federation has been studied. The importance of the issues of the concept, philosophy and tools of lean production in the works of domestic and foreign scientists is noted. The distinctive features and goals taken into account when implementing the concept of lean production in the oil and gas industry are highlighted. Lean manufacturing tools and methods that are actively used in the oil and gas industry are presented. The article also tells about the experience of implementing lean manufacturing at a machine-building enterprise in Moscow. Orenburg JSC Drilling Equipment Plant, engaged in the development of drilling equipment and tools for the oil and gas industry. In order to develop lean production in this industry, it was proposed to use lean oil refining, which makes it possible to ensure the competition of Russian oil refineries efficiently and at low costs. Considerable attention is paid to the implementation of strategic management, which enables enterprises to adapt to changes in the external environment in a timely manner and achieve sustainable competitive advantages. The use of the latest resource-saving strategies is of practical importance, they will allow enterprises to achieve sustainable competitive advantages for long-term survival and achievement of their goals.