Building a unified information space for the enterprise asset management system in distributed energy companies

A.R. Denisov, A.E. Nikulin, R.V. Mikhailov, V. Miridashtaki

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Abstract. The paper addresses the problem of building a unified information space for production equipment management systems in distributed energy companies. The relevance is driven by the necessity to transition from planned-reactive maintenance models to intelligent, data-driven proactive maintenance management, which is critical for enhancing reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness in the context of digital transformation.
Aim. The objective of the study is to design the architecture of a unified information space for production equipment management systems in geographically distributed, branch-structured energy companies with heterogeneous power facilities.
Research methods. As a methodological foundation, the application of Enterprise Architecture management is proposed, ensuring a systematic approach to integrating business goals, data, applications, and technological infrastructure.
Results. The research result is an adaptation of the Reference Architecture Model for Industry 4.0 (RAMI 4.0) for the hierarchical structures of energy companies. The authors identify a discrepancy between the standard sequential RAMI 4.0 model and real-world practice and propose a cascade organization of the architecture with feedback loops between levels. The practical implementation of the model is illustrated, ensuring end-to-end data integration from sensors to decision support systems.
Conclusion. The proposed approach enables the creation of an integrated and adaptive enterprise asset management system, paving the way for the implementation of predictive and prescriptive analytics, digital twins, and consequently, a transition to data-driven management.

Keywords: energy companies, distributed grid companies, territorial grid organizations, enterprise architecture, maintenance and repair, RAMI 4.0

For citation. Denisov A.R., Nikulin A.E., Mikhailov R.V., Miridashtaki V. Building a unified information space for the enterprise asset management system in distributed energy companies. News of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of RAS. 2026. Vol. 28. No. 3. Pp. 34–48. DOI: 10.35330/1991-6639-2026-28-3-34-48

©   Denisov A.R., Nikulin A.E., Mikhailov R.V., Miridashtaki V., 2026

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Information about the authors

Artem R. Denisov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor, Department of Innovatics and Technological Entrepreneurship, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”;
5, Lit. F, Professor Popov street, Saint Petersburg, 197376, Russia;
iptema@yandex.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3359-4103, SPIN-code: 2409-4547
Anatoliy E. Nikulin, Postgraduate Student, Department of Innovatics and Technological Entrepreneurship, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”;
5, Lit. F, Professor Popov street, Saint Petersburg, 197376, Russia;
nikulin.a.e@bk.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2352-5869, SPIN-code: 8739-6794
Ruslan V. Mikhailov, Postgraduate Student, Department of Innovatics and Technological Entrepreneurship, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”;
5, Lit. F, Professor Popov street, Saint Petersburg, 197376, Russia;
rv.mikhailov@ya.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7454-3119, SPIN-code: 7258-5082
Vahid Miridashtaki, Postgraduate Student, Department of Innovatics and Technological Entrepreneurship, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”;
5, Lit. F, Professor Popov street, Saint Petersburg, 197376, Russia;
vahidmiri7@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6619-1880, SPIN-code: 1852-4591

Funding

The study was performed without external funding.