AIQ to help advance digital transformation in Kazakhstan

AIQ, Abu Dhabi's AI champion for the energy sector, continues to expand its global footprint with the signing of several agreements with Kazakhstan to advance AI and digital transformation in oil and gas, during the official state visit by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to the Republic of Kazakhstan

During the visit, AIQ and Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, signed a cooperation agreement to enhance digital transformation in Kazakhstan’s energy sector. The agreement also covers knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices in the fields of AI, asset digitalisation, and autonomous operations. The two organisations will also explore opportunities for the implementation of digital solutions to optimise oil and gas exploration, production and infrastructure management.

AIQ will support the deployment of pilot projects and use cases in the areas of AI and digitalisation, with the view to fostering long-term cooperation in R&D to support Kazakhstan’s national goals for technological modernisation and energy sector resilience.

AIQ also entered a strategic agreement with QazaqGaz, Kazakkstan’s national gas company, to implement advanced AI solutions for reservoir and geological analysis, allowing AIQ’s Reservoir Performance Advisor (RPA) module from its Advanced Reservoir 360 (AR360) solution and the AI-based thin section interpretation application, RockInsight, to be utilised by QazaqGaz.These tools together provide actionable insights to optimise production, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall subsurface performance. The agreement between AIQ and QazaqGaz will also facilitate the exchange of expertise, best practices, and technological know-how in AI, asset digitalisation, and autonomous operations.

AIQ also entered a similar collaboration agreement with KazMunayGaz, Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas operator, allowing for its AR360 Reservoir Performance Advisor (RPA) module to be utilised by KazMunayGaz, as well as cooperation in the fields of AI, asset digitalisation, and autonomous operations.