ADNOC's AI Solutions Create $500 Million Value, Cut Emissions In 2023

ADNOC has recently made a significant announcement, revealing that it has generated a substantial $500 million (AED1.84 billion) in value through the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in 2023. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology across its operations, from field activities to enhancing corporate decision-making processes. The integration of over 30 industry-leading AI tools across ADNOC's value chain has not only contributed to financial gains but also played a pivotal role in environmental conservation by abating up to 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2022 and 2023. This reduction is equivalent to removing approximately 200,000 gasoline-powered cars from the road.

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence in driving economic and social progress. He highlighted AI's potential in facilitating a just, orderly, and equitable energy transition. According to Dr. Al Jaber, ADNOC's strategic integration of AI across its operations has enabled smarter decision-making and enhanced protection for both people and the environment. This initiative is part of a broader multi-year programme aimed at accelerating the deployment of AI solutions to improve safety, reduce emissions, and increase value.

The announcement was made during ADNOC's Leadership Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, where strategic priorities and initiatives were discussed. The forum served as a platform for ADNOC employees to engage in dialogue about the company's transformational goals, including decarbonisation efforts and ensuring a secure, reliable, and responsible energy supply.

In its upstream operations, AI plays a crucial role in mapping subsurface resources, optimizing drilling and production activities, and managing reservoirs more intelligently. These applications enable ADNOC to enhance its production capacity efficiently while delivering lower-carbon intensity energy globally. Furthermore, ADNOC's Centralised Predictive Analytics and Diagnostics (CPAD) programme leverages AI to remotely monitor critical operational equipment, significantly reducing unplanned shutdowns and optimizing maintenance activities.

AI also supports ADNOC's ambitious goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 and its target for near-zero methane emissions by 2030. Tools like Emission X utilize historic and real-time data to accurately predict emission sources years in advance, facilitating preventative measures. Emission X is a product of AIQ, a joint venture between ADNOC and G42 established in 2020 to spearhead an AI-powered transformation in the energy sector towards sustainability.

Other notable AIQ products deployed at ADNOC facilities include SMARTi, an intelligent computer vision system for detecting safety hazards; AR360, which uses AI for reservoir visualization and optimization; and Robowell, which enables remote operation of upstream equipment like flow valves to reduce costs, enhance safety, and boost production capacity.

This strategic embrace of artificial intelligence by ADNOC not only showcases the company's leadership in technological innovation but also its commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence. As ADNOC continues to integrate AI into its operations, it sets a benchmark for the energy sector's sustainable future.

With inputs from WAM