AIQ secures $340m contract to deploy agentic AI across ADNOC ops

AIQ, a subsidiary of Presight, has secured a $340m contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to deploy its ENERGYai platform and associated AI solutions across ADNOC’s upstream operations, marking one of the largest applications of agentic AI in the energy sector.

The three-year contract follows the successful completion of a proof-of-concept phase and will see AIQ roll out ENERGYai to optimise ADNOC’s upstream processes.

The platform integrates large language models (LLM) with advanced agentic AI, enabling workflow automation across the company’s upstream value chain, from seismic analysis to real-time process monitoring.

Advancing ADNOC’s AI strategy

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC’s Upstream CEO, said the initiative aligns with the company’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy firm. “We look forward to working with AIQ to scale ENERGYai across our upstream business, consolidating our position as a responsible and reliable supplier of energy to global markets,” he said in a statement.

ENERGYai allows engineers to interact with ADNOC’s proprietary data using LLMs, enhancing efficiency and providing new insights.

By accelerating processes and reducing operational costs, the AI-driven system is expected to contribute to ADNOC’s broader digital transformation and sustainability goals.

A milestone for AIQ

Magzhan Kenesbai, acting MD of AIQ, described the contract as a “defining moment” for the company. “In partnership with ADNOC, we have developed a world-first agentic AI solution that is scalable across the energy value chain and has the potential to transform the industry. This deployment will unlock unparalleled efficiencies and support ADNOC’s sustainability ambitions,” he said.

Developed with input from ADNOC experts and in collaboration with G42 and Microsoft, ENERGYai leverages Azure cloud infrastructure, the Open Subsurface Data Universe (OSDU) framework, and OpenAI models.

Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, AIQ’s major shareholder, highlighted the project’s significance in advancing AI integration. “Agentic AI is widely recognised as the future of AI development. Through Presight’s collaboration with AIQ and ADNOC, we are shaping the future of energy with applied intelligence,” he said.

The first operational version of ENERGYai is expected by mid-2025, initially covering five AI agents for subsurface operations.

It will be test-deployed across several ADNOC upstream assets before expanding to more than 28 producing fields, including some of the world’s largest and lowest-carbon oilfields.

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