VR training simulators for oil and gas, maritime and other industries · Kazakhstan

Practice in VR first. Then on site.

VR training simulators based on your company’s work instructions and procedures. Your employees practice operations and emergency response as many times as needed before they set foot on a well site or a ship, with no risk to people or equipment.

The demo is free: we’ll bring headsets to your office or training center in Astana and show you our simulators. Other cities by arrangement.

  • Maritime simulator delivered to a maritime training center in Aktau
  • Maritime simulator in Kazakh, Russian and English
  • 6 well servicing scenarios with ETA-60 and rod elevators, a spider and a power tong

Scenarios already up and running

All footage on this site was captured in our simulators: no renders, no stock photos. This is what the trainee sees in the headset.

Maritime safety: abandon ship and sea survival

Simulator for a maritime training center in Aktau. Delivered to the client, with the interface in three languages.

Project details
  1. Liferaft canister at the ship’s rail before launching

    Launching the liferaft

    Alarm signal, immersion suit and life jacket, guardrail, embarkation ladder, pelican hook and canister launch, all in the right order.

  2. Trainee in the water grabbing the liferaft to climb aboard

    Boarding the raft

    Climbing down the embarkation ladder, boarding, cutting the painter with a knife, deploying the sea anchor and closing the canopy.

  3. Trainee picks up a lifebuoy on the raft to throw to a person in the water

    Man overboard

    The casualty appears at one of ten locations: find them and throw the lifebuoy accurately.

  4. Righting a capsized raft: the trainee grips the straps on its floor

    Righting the raft

    Climbing onto the capsized raft, righting it and bailing it out.

  5. Burning hand flare in the trainee’s hand on the raft

    Pyrotechnic signals

    Buoyant smoke signal, hand flare and rocket parachute flare: remove the cap, pull the pin, fire.

  6. Switching on the SART (search and rescue transponder)

    First aid and SART

    Bandaging the casualty’s arm and switching on the SART radar transponder.

Well servicing: wellhead, rods and tubing

Six linked well servicing scenarios. Pilot version: we check the steps against your company’s work instructions.

Project details
  1. Wellhead dismantling: hammer at a hammer union, arrows show the strike direction

    Dismantling the wellhead

    First close the gate valves and make sure there is no pressure. Then: hammer unions with a sledgehammer, rod elevator, rod wrenches.

  2. Hands holding the sucker-rod elevator link above the rod rack, next to the hook block

    Pulling rods

    Rod elevator onto the rod, latch, hook, rod wrench. The cycle is practiced on two rods.

  3. ETA-60 tubing elevator on its links holding a joint above the wellhead

    Pulling tubing

    ETA-60 on the hook, spider, sledgehammer on the cross, breakout with the power tong, joint onto the pipe rack.

  4. Hydraulic power tong with a pressure gauge on the tubing, slip spider below

    Running tubing

    Joint from the pipe rack to the wellhead, spider, make-up with the power tong, landing the string.

  5. Making up a sucker rod with a rod wrench at the wellhead, with the on-screen instruction

    Running rods

    Rod elevator onto the rod, up to the wellhead on the hook, make-up with the rod wrench, rod elevator off.

  6. Wellhead assembly: the trainee screws the wellhead tee into place by hand

    Reassembling the wellhead

    Stuffing box assembly, hammer unions with a sledgehammer, flowline, opening the gate valves.

Projects

Projects we developed, from the scenario and key 3D models to the logic of every step.

Maritime simulator: launching the liferaft canister, throwing a lifebuoy, boarding the raft

Maritime training center in Aktau · maritime safety

Abandon ship and liferaft survival

The trainee goes through the sequence from the alarm to a closed canopy on the raft: puts on an immersion suit, launches the raft, climbs down the embarkation ladder and completes the tasks on the water.

Client
Maritime training center in Aktau
Scenarios
6 scenarios, 31 steps
Languages
Kazakh, Russian, English
Oil & gas simulator: ETA-60 elevator on the pipe rack, latching the string, making up with the power tong

Oil production · well servicing

Well servicing from wellhead dismantling to reassembly

Six linked scenarios in which a well servicing operator works through the full cycle by hand: dismantles the wellhead, pulls and runs rods and tubing, and puts the wellhead assembly back together.

Scenarios
6 scenarios, about 160 steps
Equipment
ETA-60, rod elevator, spider, power tong
Models
Key equipment modeled in-house

Why a simulator, not another safety briefing

You can know a procedure by heart and still freeze on deck or at the wellhead. Confidence comes after doing it with your own hands a few times.

  1. You can’t recreate a real emergency on site

    On-site drills are held without stopping work, and raft righting and firefighting are practiced in training courses. In VR, a scenario runs as many times as needed, with no risk to people or equipment.

  2. Practice without a site visit

    You can practice the steps without a well or a vessel, and without taking a group out to the field. The simulator sits in a training room, at a base or in a field camp.

  3. The same steps for every shift

    Every worker goes through the same sequence from the work instruction. The simulator won’t let them move on until the current step is done.

Official data: workplace injuries and training requirements
202
people died in workplace accidents in Kazakhstan in 2024Kazakhstan Ministry of Labor, 2025
35.5%
of workplace accidents in 2024 were linked to poor organization of workKazakhstan Ministry of Labor, 2025
35%
of incidents among KMG Group contractors in 2025 occurred in well drilling and repairKMG Sustainability Report 2025
16 h
of practical training, including on simulators and training devices, is the minimum under the revised Occupational Safety and Health Training RulesMinistry of Labor Order No. 223 of May 30, 2026
A hydraulic power tong with a pressure gauge making up tubing above the spider in VR

How the simulator works

Trainees don’t pick actions from a menu: they grab a tool with the controller and use it like the real thing. They turn a gate valve, swing a sledgehammer, pull the spider lever, and the physics responds to every move.

Movements, not menus
Physics-based virtual hands: trainees pick up the wrench, sledgehammer, bailer and hand flare and operate them with hand movements.
Steps from your work instructions
Each scenario is built from the work instruction and procedures. On-screen text prompts the next action, and a hologram shows where a component goes.
Our own 3D equipment models
We modeled the ETA-60, rod elevator, spider and power tong ourselves. We model the equipment at your site from drawings, photos and measurements.
Three languages
The maritime simulator already runs in Kazakh, Russian and English. For a new simulator, you choose the language.
Every step checked
The simulator won’t let trainees move on until the step is done. During rollout, we add a hint-free exam mode, error and time tracking, and a log for each employee.
Works offline
After the initial headset setup, the simulator runs locally, so it works at oilfields, on ships and in training rooms without internet access.

A Kazakhstani team, not a reseller

We’ve been building VR projects since 2024. We take each project from the review of work instructions and procedures to the last line of code.

  • Sagynay Kengesbek

    Founder, CTO

    Unity developer. Responsible for the scenario logic, interaction physics and hint system in our simulators.

    LinkedIn
  • Nurkhat Duisenbayev

    3D artist

    Models equipment in Blender, from the liferaft canister to the wellhead assembly.

    LinkedIn

What we’ve done so far

  1. 2024VRSchool, a virtual reality STEM project: geometry, physics, biology.
  2. 2024–2025Maritime simulator for a maritime training center in Aktau: abandon ship and sea survival.
  3. 2025Well servicing simulator: six scenarios, about 160 steps.
  4. 2026Launching Saqtyq: VR simulators and 3D visualization for industry in Kazakhstan.

How we work with clients

Developed in Kazakhstan
Our team is based in Astana, and development and support stay in Kazakhstan. This matters for procurement by subsoil users and national companies.
Kazakh language
We build the interface and hints in Kazakh, Russian and English. We check the terminology with the client’s specialists.
Your site, not a generic one
We build the scenario from your work instructions and your equipment, not from a generic catalog.
Confidentiality
We sign an NDA before receiving any documents. We don’t publish your work instructions, procedures or site photos, or share them with third parties.
Support close by
We come on site for installation, train your instructors and update the scenarios when procedures change.

Ways to work with us

Start small. The demo is free; the pilot has a fixed duration and budget.

  • Pilot with our scenarios

    Our VR station stays with you for 4–8 weeks: you test the format with your own group before deciding to buy. We check the steps against your work instructions.

    • VR station for the pilot period
    • Log and results record for each worker
    • Before-and-after test, report
    • Cost credited toward a contract signed within 90 days

    from ₸1.5M (≈ $3,300)

    Discuss a pilot
  • Scenario tailored to your process

    A simulator based on your work instructions and your equipment, from the site visit to installation.

    • 3D models: from our library, or new ones priced in the estimate
    • Kazakh, Russian, English
    • Installation and instructor training
    • Warranty support

    from ₸4.5M (≈ $9,800) per scenario

    Request an estimate
  • 3D process visualization

    Animated video instructions and interactive 3D equipment models for training and presentations.

    • Process video, 60–120 seconds
    • Interactive model for a website or tablet, quoted separately
    • Subtitles in three languages

    video from ₸1.2M (≈ $2,600)

    Order a video

Prices exclude VAT. We agree on the final amount including taxes, the contract terms and the list of procurement documents in the commercial proposal. A 4-seat VR classroom starts at ₸5M (≈ $11,000) for software, installation and instructor training; hardware is supplied through a partner or bought to our specification, at about ₸1.3–1.5M (≈ $2,800–3,300) per station.

From work instruction to simulator

We work in short stages. After each one, you see the result and can adjust the scenario.

  1. Demo1 meeting

    We bring headsets and show our simulators to your HSE and training specialists. We discuss which operations are most important to practice.

  2. Process review1–2 weeks

    We sign an NDA and study your work instructions, procedures and emergency response plans. We visit the site to photograph and measure the equipment.

  3. Scenario and 3D models2–4 weeks

    We map out the steps and emergency events, and model the equipment at full scale. You approve the scenario.

  4. Build and group testing3–6 weeks

    We build the simulator and test it with a group of your employees. We collect instructor feedback and make improvements.

  5. Rollout and supportper contract

    We install the simulator on your hardware, train your instructors and update the scenarios when procedures change.

The first scenario tailored to your process takes 6–12 weeks. A scenario on equipment we already know takes less time than a set of several scenarios at a new site.

Industries we build for

We’ve already built simulators for the maritime industry and for oil and gas. For mining, energy and rescue services, we build scenarios tailored to your process on the same platform.

  • Simulator already built

    Oil and gas

    Well servicing and tripping operations. Scenarios for workover, work on pressurized equipment and gas-hazardous work are tailored to your process.

    Well servicing and workover crews, oilfield service companies, training centers

  • Simulator already built

    Maritime

    Abandon ship, life-saving appliances, man overboard. Fire and flooding scenarios are tailored to your process.

    Crew and cadet training, training centers

  • Tailored to your process

    Mining and metals

    Fire and gas emergency response, self-rescuers, energy isolation, lifting operations.

    Mines, processing plants, production shops

  • Tailored to your process

    Power and utilities

    Switching operations, electrical safety, work at height and in confined spaces.

    Substations, power lines, thermal power plants

  • Tailored to your process

    Rescue services

    Emergency response on water and on land, use of rescue equipment, first aid.

    Training centers, personnel training

  • Tailored to your process

    Colleges and universities

    Practice on equipment the training workshop doesn’t have, and a first look at the job before the first rotation.

    Technical colleges, universities, corporate training centers

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to buy VR headsets up front?

No. We bring our own equipment for the demo and the pilot. The simulators currently run on a PC with an RTX 4070-class graphics card and a Meta Quest 3 headset. For permanent use, we’ll put together a kit that fits your budget: one station costs about ₸1.3–1.5M (≈ $2,800–3,300). If your information security team doesn’t allow Meta accounts, we’ll find a headset that doesn’t need one.

How much does a simulator cost?

A pilot with our scenarios starts at ₸1.5M (≈ $3,300), and a scenario tailored to your process at ₸4.5M (≈ $9,800). A 4-seat VR classroom starts at ₸5M (≈ $11,000) for software, installation and instructor training; hardware is supplied through a partner or bought to our specification, at about ₸1.3–1.5M (≈ $2,800–3,300) per station. Prices exclude VAT. We prepare an exact estimate free of charge after reviewing your work instructions.

How long does development take?

The first scenario tailored to your process takes 6–12 weeks, from reviewing your work instructions to testing with a group of your employees. A set of several scenarios takes three months or more. We give the exact timeline in the estimate.

Can you build a simulator for our equipment?

Yes, that’s the core of our work. We build the models from your drawings, photos and measurements, and the steps from your work instructions and procedures.

What language will the simulator be in?

The maritime simulator already runs in Kazakh, Russian and English. We build new simulators in the languages you need; the language is selected in the menu before you start.

Does the simulator work offline?

Yes. After the initial headset setup, the simulator runs locally and doesn’t need a connection, so it works at oilfields, on ships and in field camps.

Does VR replace mandatory occupational safety training?

No, and we don’t claim it does. The revised Occupational Safety and Health Training Rules (Ministry of Labor Order No. 223 of May 30, 2026) explicitly mention practice on simulators and training devices (paragraph 12). The order sets their effective date as July 12, 2026; the ministry has initiated a postponement to January 1, 2027. A VR simulator helps meet the requirement for such practice and prepares people for drills under your emergency response plan, but it doesn’t replace an actual drill. You handle competency checks and paperwork as usual.

Are training results recorded?

Currently, the simulator guides the trainee through the steps of the work instruction and won’t let them move on until they take the correct action. During rollout, we add a hint-free exam mode, error and time tracking, and a per-employee log that can be exported for your HSE department.

What happens to our work instructions and site photos?

We sign an NDA before receiving any documents. We don’t publish your work instructions, procedures or site photos, or share them with third parties. We specify in the contract what can be reused, such as models of standard equipment: existing models cut both lead time and cost.

Who owns the rights to the simulator?

That’s agreed in the contract. You can get exclusive rights to scenarios built for your equipment, or a license to use them, which costs less.

How do we know the simulator works?

In the pilot, we compare a group trained on the VR simulator with a group that had a conventional briefing: time to complete the operation, number of errors and instructor ratings. According to a meta-analysis of VR safety training studies (Safety Science, 2024), VR training on average outperforms traditional methods in knowledge acquisition and retention, but we measure the results with your own people.

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