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MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)
Energy players in the UAE are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to make the energy sector faster, safer, and more sustainable.
AIQ, a joint venture between ADNOC and Presight, is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation.
Speaking to Aletihad on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2025, Saravan Penubarthi, Chief Technology Officer at AIQ, outlined the company's ambitious AI initiatives and their impact on efficiency, sustainability, and global expansion.
Founded five years ago, AIQ has focused on leveraging AI across four key areas: sustainability and safety, production optimisation, reservoir management, and autonomous operations.
The company is showcasing its full product line at ADIPEC, including its flagship "Energy to the Power of AI" platform, the world's first agentic AI solution, tailored for the energy sector.
"Until recently, workflow automation relied on traditional software, moving operations from semi-autonomous or manual to autonomous," Penubarthi explained.
"With agentic AI, we have applied intelligence across the entire energy value chain, from seismic interpretation to refining and distribution. Processes that used to take months now happen in minutes, improving efficiency by more than 90%."
The system has been in deployment for less than a year, with progressive implementation across multiple operations.
Other AIQ products include: SmartEye, which converts CCTV footage into real-time safety, security, and productivity analytics; and RoboWell, an autonomous well control system now active in more than 500 ADNOC wells.
AIQ's Emission X platform monitors real-time emissions, forecasting future outputs and advising on operational adjustments to meet decarbonisation targets.
According to Penubarthi, the system processes over a million parameters every quarter-second, offering unprecedented insight into emissions reduction.
Penubarthi also addressed a key concern in the industry: the energy demands of AI itself.
"At AIQ, we always believe that it's energy for AI and AI for energy," he said.
"Yes, AI needs energy to make sure that it runs in data centres, but at the same time, AI is the solution to optimise energy."
AI-driven predictive analytics, autonomous operations, and workflow automation can reduce energy consumption while improving production efficiency, said Penubarthi.
"AI and energy are becoming increasingly intertwined," Penubarthi said. "Our goal is to ensure AI not only optimises energy production but also contributes to sustainability. The next decade will see this integration deepen, and AIQ aims to lead the way."
The company recently unveiled AI Workforce, a platform designed to integrate AI and human expertise, boosting productivity across core engineering and corporate functions.
Official results from pilot deployments are expected in early 2026.
