Unmanned trucks have started transporting equipment to fields in the Far North. The project was launched by Gazprom Neft in Yamal, Yugra, and Yakutia.
20 Russian all-wheel-drive tractors with a carrying capacity of 24 tons have been deployed on the routes. The vehicles are designed to operate in low temperatures, winter roads, and remote areas. The company expects that the use of autonomous transport will reduce logistics costs by approximately one-third and ensure more stable cargo deliveries.
The trucks follow in a convoy, using an "electronic trail" technology. The lead vehicle determines the speed, route, and maneuver trajectories, while the other vehicles automatically repeat its movements, maintaining a safe distance.
Navigation is controlled by an onboard computer with artificial intelligence elements. The system uses lidars and video cameras for orientation along the route. During movement, the electronics analyze road conditions, detect obstacles, and correct the trajectory.
The technology can operate even with unstable satellite communications and limited internet access, which is especially important for remote northern fields.
Evgeny Bragar, General Director of Gazpromneft-Snabzhenie, stated that the company considers autonomous transport as a way to increase the reliability of supply and the efficiency of logistics in difficult climatic conditions.
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