ADNOC accelerates deployment of RoboWell solution

ADNOC has announced the first offshore deployment of RoboWell, AIQ’s artificial intelligence (AI) autonomous well-control solution, at its offshore fully digital NASR field, as it seeks to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company

RoboWell uses cloud-based AI algorithms to autonomously operate wells that self-adjust according to changing conditions. This enhances the safe operation of the well, improves efficiency, reduces the need for travel and physical interventions, and so minimises emissions. It was first deployed in 2023 at the onshore NEB field, ADNOC’s first "smart field", which has pioneered the implementation of industry-leading AI-enabled advanced technologies.

Further deployment scheduled

RoboWell has been deployed across an initial 10 wells at NASR, located 130 km northwest of Abu Dhabi, and ADNOC is looking to roll it out at more than 300 wells across its offshore and onshore operations this year.

Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy, ADNOC Upstream Executive Director, said, “The offshore deployment of RoboWell at NASR field demonstrates how ADNOC is harnessing the power of AI as we responsibly meet growing global energy demand. ADNOC’s aim is to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company, integrating AI from the control room to the board room to maximize efficiency and move towards autonomous operations. Through our partnership with AIQ we are leveraging the UAE’s world-leading expertise in energy and AI to help transform the future of energy.”

Dr. Chris Cooper, AIQ CEO said, “RoboWell has already been proven to deliver up to 30% optimisation in gas lift consumption and up to 5% increase in operating efficiency, so the expanded implementation of the solution represents a pivotal step for AIQ and ADNOC. By harnessing this leading-edge technology, we are enabling ADNOC to drive greater value from its resources and further optimise its operations.’’