Image Credits: Top left: Adobe Stock; Top right: Adobe Stock; Bottom: AIQ TAQA (Industrialisation & Energy Services Company) and WellsX have unveiled a partnership aimed at boosting efficiency, sustainability, and growth in the oil and gas sector. This collaboration will merge WellsX LLC's innovative digital ECO solutions with TAQA's extensive experience and high-quality services in the energy industry. The joint effort will focus on deploying advanced technologies to optimise operations, improve safety protocols, and reduce environmental impact throughout the value chain. “We are thrilled to join forces with WellsX LLC to pioneer the next generation of energy solutions,” said Rayed Al Eskandrani, vice president of North Middle East at TAQA. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our commitment to innovation and sustainability, as we work together to address the evolving needs of the industry. We view it as a strategic initiative aimed at advancing sustainable clean energy development through the utilisation of AI and WellsX’s digital ECO system solution suite. The partnership embodies synergy, enabling the delivery of unmatched digital drilling and well construction solutions to clients across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region.” “Teaming up with TAQA presents an incredible opportunity to drive positive change in the energy sector,” commented Dr Khaydar Valiullin, vice president Drilling and Engineering at WellsX LLC. Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore, has secured two offshore projects in Saudi Arabia, valued at about US$500mn, under its existing Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco. The first project involves Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of a 50 km crude trunkline with a 42-inch diameter for the Abu Safa Field. The second project focuses on production maintenance programmes for the Berri and Manifa Fields.These new awards enhance Saipem’s strong presence in the Middle East. AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based leader in AI solutions for the energy sector, has entered into a partnership with Halliburton’s Landmark. As part of this agreement, AIQ’s RoboWell autonomous well control (AWC) solution will be integrated into Halliburton’s Landmark iEnergy hybrid cloud platform. RoboWell, an AI-supported advanced process control solution for gas lifted wells, enables autonomous well operations to maximise production. This collaboration aims to broaden the use of AI-driven AWC tools, enhancing production optimisation in the global upstream sector. Saipem wins Saudi offshore projects AI-driven AWC solution integrates cloud The collaboration will help optimise operations for oil and gas. Revolutionising energy with digital solutions The agreement signing. news 4 Saipem has been granted two offshore projects in Saudi Arabia. Issue 5 2024 | oilreviewmiddleeast.com