ADNOC has awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering, worth AED3.38bn ($920m).
The contract aims to enhance ADNOC’s well digitalisation programme by installing remote sensing and well operation equipment across its onshore Bab, Bu Hasa, and Southeast fields.
Awarded by ADNOC Onshore, the contract aligns with ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) programme, which aims to support economic growth and diversification in the UAE. Over 80% of the contract’s value is expected to flow back into the UAE economy through this initiative.
The well digitalisation programme, targeted for completion by 2027, will enable remote monitoring and control of more than 2,000 wells. This initiative is intended to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety by reducing downtime, and optimise well performance.
The programme forms part of ADNOC’s broader strategy to advance the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies across its operations.
ADNOC has already implemented the digitalisation programme at its onshore Mender, Qusahwira, and Northeast Bab (NEB) fields.
The programme includes the deployment of digital control valves, instrumentation, and various hardware to provide real-time operational data from sensors embedded in wells and pipelines. This data will be transmitted to control rooms using ADNOC and e&’s private 5G network.
According to ADNOC, this connectivity will deliver real-time insights into critical operational metrics such as temperature and pressure, enabling AI tools, such as AIQ’s RoboWell solution, to autonomously manage well control.
ADNOC upstream executive director Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy said: “This award will accelerate our well digitalisation programme and the automation of our operations, supporting our goal to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.
“As we harness the power of industry-leading technologies to further optimise our operations, we are ensuring that we continue to drive significant value back into the UAE economy and the substantial In-Country Value generated by this award will further catalyse industrial growth opportunities for the private sector.”
In a separate announcement, ADNOC, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Future Energy (Masdar), signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Microsoft. This collaboration focuses on AI and low-carbon initiatives both within the UAE and globally, aiming to support decarbonisation and the development of a sustainable energy system.
As part of the agreement, the companies will explore renewable energy options to power Microsoft’s data centres, facilitated through Masdar, in which ADNOC holds a stake. They will also evaluate other renewable energy sources that could enhance the sustainability of these data centres.
Additionally, the collaboration will investigate AI applications to support carbon capture and storage, as well as low-carbon ammonia and hydrogen projects.
The agreement also includes initiatives to accelerate AI adoption across ADNOC’s operations, focusing on efficiency improvements, methane reduction initiatives aligned with the Oil & Gas Decarbonisation Charter, minimising emissions, and enhancing biodiversity monitoring for better environmental protection.
