ADNOC and AIQ Launch Groundbreaking Agentic AI Solution for Energy Sector

ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft to drive AI, low-carbon initiatives

Image: Supplied At ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft unveiled a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and low-carbon technologies to decarbonise the global energy system and enable a sustainable future. The collaboration aligns with the UAE's growing leadership in the energy transition and positions AI as a transformative tool to drive emission reductions, efficiency improvements, and environmental stewardship. The agreement outlines a plan to explore renewable energy solutions for Microsoft's data centres, potentially powered by Masdar, where ADNOC holds a share. Additionally, the SCA targets the integration of AI into critical projects for carbon capture, storage, and low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia -- key components of a sustainable energy future. ADNOC's strategic vision for AI and decarbonisation Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC MD and group CEO, and Masdar chairman, highlighted the transformative impact of AI on the energy landscape. "We are at a pivotal moment for human progress driven by three megatrends: the rise of the global south, the accelerated energy transformation, and the rapid growth of AI. AI is an era-defining innovation that is altering the pace of change itself, resetting the boundaries of productivity and the possibilities of progress." Dr Al Jaber also emphasised the power of collaboration in maximising AI's benefits across the energy sector to support a sustainable future. The initiative also aligns with ADNOC's Net Zero by 2045 strategy, including a goal to achieve near-zero methane emissions by 2030. ADNOC's existing AI capabilities have already abated one million tonnes of CO₂ and generated $500m (Dhs1.84bn) in value between 2022 and 2023, underscoring the significant role of AI in sustainable operations. Driving industry-wide collaboration The agreement builds on insights from the recent Powering Possible: AI and Energy for a Sustainable Future report, co-authored by ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft. Released in conjunction with the ENACT Majlis -- a gathering of over 70 CEOs from the technology, energy, and investment sectors on the eve of ADIPEC -- the report highlights the necessity for cross-sector collaboration to leverage AI for a successful energy transition. Brad Smith, Microsoft's vice chair and president, underscored the dual goals of embracing AI while advancing sustainable energy. He said: "This new era calls on us to do two things at once: meet the AI moment while transitioning to a more sustainable economy. In a world that will need more electricity, not less, we must generate more carbon-free energy to power AI and use that very same technology to increase capacity, optimise transmission, and expand energy access to communities around the world." Smith highlighted that this journey requires unified efforts across sectors. AI as a catalyst for clean energy Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi also expressed optimism for AI's role in the energy transition, stating, "AI will play a key role in accelerating the energy transition. We look forward to working with ADNOC, Microsoft, and other key partners to help AI achieve its potential by delivering clean energy to the data centres that will power the AI future." Read: ADNOC, AIQ showcase agentic AI solution for energy sector

ADNOC and AIQ Launch Agentic AI Solution for Energy Efficiency in Partnership with Microsoft

ENERGYai will leverage ADNOC's extensive data history, empowering sustainable and secure energy production. The UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Monday (November 4) that it will be the first in the energy industry to deploy autonomous, Agentic artificial intelligence (AI), developed in collaboration with G42, Microsoft, and AIQ. ADNOC and AIQ have agreed to leverage AI to enhance efficiency across the energy sector. Also Read: Microsoft Sees Lot of Momentum Around AI and Copilot in India: Report At the ADIPEC event, ADNOC and AIQ introduced ENERGYai, which they describe as the world's first custom-built, agentic AI solution aimed at advancing global energy transformation. ENERGYai integrates large language model (LLM) technology with agentic AI -- AI agents trained for specific tasks across ADNOC's operations. This solution will also incorporate technologies like the Open Subsurface Data Universe (OSDU) frameworks and OpenAI models. "These specialised AI agents bring a new level of autonomy and precision to critical tasks, from seismic analysis to energy efficiency and real-time process monitoring. Designed for seamless integration into existing workflows, the agents harness state-of-the-art machine learning and predictive analytics, improving decision-making and operational efficiency," ADNOC said. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC's Managing Director and Group CEO, remarked: "ENERGYai marks a major milestone in ADNOC's journey to be the world's most AI-enabled energy company and a key enabler of the global energy transformation. It will be a powerhouse for value creation and sustainable energy production and will leverage petabytes of data to better empower our people and unlock innovative solutions across our value chain. As AI accelerates the pace of progress and transforms industries, ENERGYai will help future-proof ADNOC, reinforce our position at the forefront of AI deployment and ensure we continue to provide secure and sustainable energy to the world." Also Read: Microsoft Says AI Demand Continues to Exceed Its Available Capacity For the first time, ADNOC will use agentic AI -- developed by AIQ in partnership with Microsoft and G42 -- to analyse massive amounts of data to identify operational improvements in the energy industry, Al Jaber announced at ADIPEC's conference on Monday. Microsoft is one of the companies developing AI agents -- systems designed to perform a variety of tasks independently, achieving capabilities beyond those of current AI models. Some organisations are reportedly already leveraging this "Agentic AI" for tasks like onboarding new employees and managing supply chains. Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, noted: "ENERGYai embodies G42's commitment to transforming global energy through AI, delivering real-time, data-driven insights and deploying agentic AI to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. By combining ADNOC's industry leadership and petabytes of historical data with G42's advanced AI capabilities, and collaborating with Microsoft, we are creating a strong foundation for the future of energy -- empowering leaders to make strategic choices that drive sustainable progress." "Across the full value chain of traditional and renewable energy sectors, AI technologies can optimise energy usage, improve safety, reliability and efficiency, reduce emissions and accelerate low- and no-carbon energy solutions," said Darryl Willis, Corporate Vice President, Energy and Resources Industry at Microsoft. "We are pleased to be collaborating with ADNOC and AIQ in the development of AI-powered solutions that can drive economic growth, address energy security and equity, and advance a net-zero future for all." "It will speed up seismic surveys from months to days," Al Jaber reportedly said, adding that it will also make the industry more sustainable by reducing emissions. "It will increase the accuracy of production forecasts by up to 90 percent." Trained on ADNOC's 80 years of data, ENERGYai will enter testing with real-world datasets by the end of 2024. The Agentic AI solution will operate across ADNOC's entire value chain, with the capability to perceive, think, learn, and act to drive value and sustainability. Also Read: Microsoft Expands AI Capabilities with New Autonomous Agents for Businesses Earlier this year, G42, an AI technology holding company and parent of AIQ's majority shareholder Presight, announced a USD 1.5 billion strategic investment from Microsoft. Microsoft and G42 announced the establishment of two AI centers in Abu Dhabi, part of the investment strategy to position G42 as an AI powerhouse in the Middle East. In October, AIQ joined Microsoft's Cloud AI Partner Program and chose Azure as its primary cloud platform. Through the program, AIQ will create and market innovative Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions, engage in technical consultations, and offer skilling programs, with plans to launch its portfolio on the Azure Marketplace.

ADNOC, AIQ showcase agentic AI solution for energy sector

Image: ADNOC ADNOC and its AI-focused joint venture, AIQ, announced the launch of ENERGYai, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) solution for the energy sector, at the ADIPEC energy conference on Monday. The "first-of-its-kind" AI platform integrates advanced agentic AI capabilities with large language model technology to enhance ADNOC's operations and support global energy transformation efforts. ENERGYai's design centres around specialised AI "agents" trained on specific tasks across the company's value chain, ranging from seismic data analysis to real-time process monitoring and energy efficiency management. These agents are developed to work autonomously and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, leveraging predictive analytics to improve operational efficiency and accelerate decision-making across the energy major's portfolio. ENERGYai is key to ADNOC's journey "ENERGYai is a major milestone in ADNOC's journey to becoming the world's most AI-enabled energy company," said UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC CEO Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. "This solution will harness ADNOC's data to empower our people and unlock innovative solutions, reinforcing our leadership in sustainable energy." Developed by AIQ with technology partners G42 and Microsoft, ENERGYai incorporates OpenAI's models and the Open Subsurface Data Universe (OSDU) framework. The project will begin testing on real-world datasets by the end of 2024 and is expected to accelerate geological modelling for CO2 storage by 75 per cent, with further potential to speed up development planning timelines. "ENERGYai brings real-time, data-driven insights that enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability," said Peng Xiao, CEO of G42. "With ADNOC's industry expertise and our AI capabilities, we're laying a foundation for a more sustainable energy future." Microsoft's corporate VP for Energy and Resources, Darryl Willis, highlighted AI's transformative potential across the energy value chain. "From optimising energy use to accelerating no-carbon solutions, AI-powered tools like ENERGYai can drive economic growth, address energy security, and advance a net-zero future." The ENERGYai platform, built with the energy giant's 80 years of historical data, is expected to set new standards in the energy sector for precision, efficiency, and sustainability.

Abu Dhabi Works With Microsoft on AI Push Into Energy Industry

Abu Dhabi's main oil company and AIQ agreed on a deal to use artificial intelligence to make the energy industry more efficient. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. will for the first time use agentic AI -- developed by AIQ in collaboration with Microsoft Corp. and G42 -- to analyze massive amounts of data to identify operational improvements in the energy industry, Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al Jaber said at the opening of the Adipec conference on Monday.

UAE'S ADNOC to deploy autonomous AI in the energy sector for the first time

ABU DHABI, Nov 4 (Reuters) - UAE energy giant ADNOC will apply highly autonomous agentic artificial intelligence in the energy industry for the first time, in partnership with G42, Microsoft and AIQ, its CEO Sultan Al Jaber said on Monday at an industry event in Abu Dhabi. The UAE, a wealthy oil producer and longtime security partner of the U.S., is hoping for greater access to American technology to build its own advanced tech industry. The push is led by the government-backed G42, which in April received a $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab, which aims to diversify the UAE's economy away from oil. "The exponential growth of AI is creating a power surge that no one anticipated 18 months ago, when ChatGPT took off," said Jaber, who is also the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President. Agentic AI is considered the next frontier in artificial intelligence, allowing the system to operate autonomously and perform tasks on behalf of users. "It will not only analyse petabytes of data, it will proactively and autonomously identify operational improvements," Jaber said. "It will speed up seismic surveys from months to days. It will increase the accuracy of production forecasts by up to 90%." The UAE is pouring billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, which has included the development of Arabic and Hindi language chatbot applications similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Emirati officials believe the Gulf state's bet on artificial intelligence will strengthen its international clout by making it a key economic actor long after demand for oil has dried up. Reporting by Maha El Dahan and Youssef Saba; Writing by Nadine Awadalla and Tala Ramadan; Editing by Michael Georgy and Louise Heavens Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab

UAE'S ADNOC to Deploy Autonomous AI in the Energy Sector for the First Time

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - UAE energy giant ADNOC will apply highly autonomous agentic artificial intelligence in the energy industry for the first time, in partnership with G42, Microsoft and AIQ, its CEO Sultan Al Jaber said on Monday at an industry event in Abu Dhabi. The UAE, a wealthy oil producer and longtime security partner of the U.S., is hoping for greater access to American technology to build its own advanced tech industry. The push is led by the government-backed G42, which in April received a $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft, which aims to diversify the UAE's economy away from oil. "The exponential growth of AI is creating a power surge that no one anticipated 18 months ago, when ChatGPT took off," said Jaber, who is also the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President. Agentic AI is considered the next frontier in artificial intelligence, allowing the system to operate autonomously and perform tasks on behalf of users. "It will not only analyse petabytes of data, it will proactively and autonomously identify operational improvements," Jaber said. "It will speed up seismic surveys from months to days. It will increase the accuracy of production forecasts by up to 90%." The UAE is pouring billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, which has included the development of Arabic and Hindi language chatbot applications similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Emirati officials believe the Gulf state's bet on artificial intelligence will strengthen its international clout by making it a key economic actor long after demand for oil has dried up. (Reporting by Maha El Dahan and Youssef Saba; Writing by Nadine Awadalla and Tala Ramadan; Editing by Michael Georgy and Louise Heavens)