Technology

The partnership will provide comprehensive end-to-end robotic solutions to customers worldwide. (Image source: SLB)

SLB and ANYbotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robotics, are set to provide end-to-end robotic solutions for oil and gas operators worldwide through a new partnership to advance autonomous robotic operations in the oil and gas sector

ANYbotics has developed the world's first hazardous zone-rated quadruped robot, designed for safe operation in challenging industrial environments, enabling workers to be removed from hazardous areas. provides actionable insights anywhere and anytime, patrolling complex and harsh environments as an autonomous data collection and analysis vehicle.

The integration of robotics innovation with SLB's OptiSite facility and equipment performance solutions will enable oil and gas companies to optimise operations and maintenance activities for new developments as well as existing producing assets. Deploying autonomous robotic missions will improve data accuracy and predictive analytics, increase equipment and operational uptime, reduce operational safety risks, and enrich digital twins through real-time sensorial data and spatial updates. The predictive analytics delivered will enhance operational efficiency, safety and emissions reduction.

Complex environments

"The energy industry's digital transformation is accelerating the need for advanced robotics solutions that can operate safely and efficiently in complex environments," said Patrick Bauer, director of Midstream Production Systems at SLB. "Our collaboration with ANYbotics will enable the acceleration of a comprehensive and scalable solution for the industry, allowing operators to move from the testing and proof-of-concept stages of robotics to full-scale global deployments in their operations."

While the partnership activities will initially focus on robotic deployments in the Americas and Offshore Atlantic regions, there are plans to expand globally. The collaboration will leverage SLB's extensive domain expertise and global footprint to provide comprehensive end-to-end robotic solutions to customers worldwide.

The oil and gas industry has emerged as a significant adopter of robotics to improve safety and efficiency of operations. According to a recent GlobalData report, robots equipped with advanced technologies are yielding increasingly positive results, bringing a continued transformation in the operations of oil and gas companies.

Robots can, for example, reach inaccessible areas, carry out tasks beyond human capabilities, and operate continuously without becoming fatigued or needing breaks. Hence, they are increasingly being used for conducting inspections in difficult or hazardous environments, thereby minimising human exposure to such sites.

GlobalData also notes the increase in collaboration between oil and gas companies and technology vendors, enabling the diversification of robotic use cases with the integration of AI, IoT, cloud, and edge computing. These developments are anticipated to drive future growth in robotics within the oil and gas sector.

The tool helps companies design and engineer thermoplastic composite pipes. (Image source: Strohm)

Strohm, a leading provider of Thermoplastic Composite Pipes (TCP), has launched TCP Designer, a web-based tool designed to help companies design and engineer thermoplastic composite pipes for their projects

TCP Designer streamlines the complex process of pipeline design and engineering during the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage of projects, enabling engineers to evaluate the suitability of TCP for various applications quickly and accurately. With a user-friendly interface and robust computational capabilities, users can customise pipe design to match specific project needs and environmental conditions.

The online tool helps users ensure their piping systems meet critical requirements for water depth, pressure, temperature, and means of installation – all in one seamless experience. By inputting project-specific specifications, users can instantly generate datasheets with key parameters such as size, weight, stiffness, and minimum bend radius, enabling them to easily and quickly assess factors such as installation feasibility and in-place analysis. For instance, a user can quickly assess the wide range of vessels available to install the lightweight TCP in any water depth.

Supporting the adoption of TCP solutions

The tool simplifies decision-making, reduces design iteration time, and supports the adoption of cost-effective, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant TCP solutions in energy infrastructure, and other industrial projects.

Martin van Onna, CEO of Strohm, commented, "While there is a plethora of information about designing and engineering steel pipes, the same cannot be said for composite pipes. Strohm has an extensive track record, both offshore and onshore, but there is still a degree of hesitation in the industry due to a lack of information about TCP’s capabilities and potential.

“We want to empower our clients, but also engineering houses around the world, by providing the right tools to simplify complex challenges. TCP Designer allows users the independence to design their own piping systems that align perfectly with their project requirements, with the confidence that Strohm’s engineering department is a phone call away if they’d like to discuss specific projects.”

TCP is gaining currency in the oil and gas industry due to its corrosion resistance, spoolability and lightweight nature. Strohm was earlier this month awarded a contract to supply 33 km of its TCP flowline for Saudi Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant in Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded following material selection studies conducted by Saudi Aramco and its engineering partner KBR, which showed that TCP was the most suitable solution for the flowline, due to its demonstrated fluid compatibility, high qualification standards, lack of corrosion, and low carbon footprint.

The LOOP unit is a dual-purpose innovation. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

ADNOC Gas, in partnership with Baker Hughes, has installed British climate technology firm Levidian’s patented LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant

The installation will help capture carbon from methane to transform it into graphene, a material set to shape the future of multiple industrial applications.

The LOOP unit is capable of producing more than 1 tonne per annum (tpa) of graphene and 1 tpa of hydrogen, making it a dual-purpose innovation aligned with global energy transition goals. Future industrial-scale installations are expected to deliver 15 tpa.

Driving decarbonisation

Mohamed Al Hashemi, Chief Operations Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, "The deployment of LOOP technology is a significant milestone for ADNOC Gas. By transforming methane into valuable graphene and clean hydrogen, we are unlocking new value from natural gas, driving decarbonisation and supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and climate ambitions. This project reflects our dedication to shaping a more sustainable energy future while delivering tangible benefits for the industries we serve."

“This project demonstrates once more how the collaboration between Baker Hughes and ADNOC Gas unlocks the potential of new decarbonisation technologies,” said Alessandro Bresciani, senior vice president Climate Technology Solutions at Baker Hughes. “Bringing innovation from startups and research labs into the reality of complex industrial sites requires technical skills and the highest level of collaboration and focus on health, safety and environment. We are delighted to have brought Levidian's technology into ADNOC Gas’ Habshan plant, as part of our company’s long-term focus in bringing to market and scaling up innovative solutions for our customers."

John Hartley, CEO of Levidian, commented, “We’re seeing huge appetite within the market for our graphene and are excited to be working with Baker Hughes and ADNOC to unlock a new source of this super-material, which will help establish Levidian as one of the world’s largest producers of graphene that is less carbon intensive, more affordable and of a consistently higher quality than anything available on the market today."

The 90-day proof-of-concept trial demonstrated ENERGYai’s agentic AI. (Image source: AIQ)

ADNOC and AIQ has announced proof-of-concept trial of ENERGYai, a novel agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solution tailored for the energy sector

ENERGYai integrates a 70-billion-parameter large language model (LLM) with more than 50 years of ADNOC’s knowledge and petabytes of its proprietary data to drive optimisation and efficiency across the company’s operations.

The 90-day proof-of-concept trial demonstrated that ENERGYai’s agentic AI – AI ‘agents’ that are trained in specific tasks across the energy value chain – can deliver significant improvements in the pace and accuracy of upstream exploration through rapid, precise and detailed seismic survey analysis, alongside relevant, actionable insights to support production optimization at ADNOC’s existing wells. ENERGYai was able to deliver its insights in intuitive natural language, enabling engineers to interact with it effectively and easily.

Sustainable energy production

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO, said, "The successful completion of this proof of concept for ENERGYai has shown extremely promising results, and has confirmed the potential of the solution to be a powerhouse for value creation and sustainable energy production. Building on this initial achievement, ENERGYai will leverage petabytes of data to better empower our people and future-proof ADNOC, as we work to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company."

Magzhan Kenesbai, Acting Managing Director of AIQ said, “This milestone was made possible through close alignment between ADNOC subject matter experts, the expertise of 100+ specialists, and the establishment of robust and secure AI infrastructure. These factors lay the foundation for even greater accomplishments in the forthcoming phases.”