MODERN METHODS OF BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Sinelnikov Mikhail Dmitrievich, Bodunov Pavel Artemovich

The article examines modern business process management techniques relevant to the Russian oil and gas sector in the context of innovative development and digital transformation. The oil and gas industry, being the backbone of the Russian economy, is facing challenges that require increased operational efficiency, lower costs, and increased management flexibility. The purpose of the work is to analyze and adapt advanced approaches to business process management, such as intelligent process automation, "low-code/no-code" platforms, agent-based process management and Internet of Things integration, to industry specifics. Special attention is paid to overcoming the challenges associated with the scale of enterprises, the complexity of end-to-end processes and the need for import substitution of technologies. Based on the analysis of current trends and practices, a concept is proposed for the implementation of a process-oriented management model that helps achieve the strategic goals of oil and gas companies in an unstable environment. It is proved that the synergy of technologies and methodologies of business process management is the main factor in increasing the competitiveness of the Russian oil and gas sector in the global market. Based on the conducted research, the author's development is proposed - an Iterative model of BPM transformation for oil and gas companies, which visualizes a cyclical and holistic approach to the implementation of modern business process management techniques. The proposed model can serve as a roadmap for Russian oil and gas companies embarking on digital transformation. It avoids the common mistake of chaotic technology adoption without building a stable process architecture and organizational support. The model is open and can be supplemented with specific tools and techniques for each stage.

Keywords:business Process Management, Business Process Management, BPM, oil and gas sector, digital transformation, intelligent automation, low-code, innovation, operational efficiency