ADNOC Awards $920 Million Contract to Jereh Oil & Gas for Enhanced Well Digitalisation

Expansion of Well Digitalisation Programme
ADNOC has awarded a $920 million contract to Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering to expand its well digitalisation programme across its onshore fields, including Bab, Bu Hasa, and Southeast. The contract, valued at AED 3.38 billion, will enable ADNOC to modernise over 2,000 wells, incorporating advanced remote monitoring and operational control technologies. This project is part of ADNOC’s broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency and improve safety across its facilities, with a completion target of 2027.

AI Integration and Operational Efficiency
The digitalisation programme will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data to optimise well performance, reduce downtime, and enhance safety. The initiative includes the installation of digital control valves, sensors, and a robust private 5G network for real-time transmission of critical metrics like temperature and pressure. AI tools, such as AIQ’s RoboWell, will autonomously manage well control, improving decision-making and operational efficiency across ADNOC’s wells.

Supporting Local Economy through In-Country Value (ICV)
Aligned with ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) programme, over 80% of the contract’s value is expected to benefit the UAE economy. This initiative underlines ADNOC’s commitment to diversifying the local economy and supporting industrial growth within the UAE. The digitalisation project will help ADNOC remain at the forefront of industry innovation, contributing to the UAE’s long-term energy strategy.

Strategic Collaboration with Microsoft on AI and Low-Carbon Initiatives
In a separate development, ADNOC has partnered with Microsoft and Masdar in a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) to explore AI applications for low-carbon energy solutions. This partnership aims to power Microsoft’s data centres with renewable energy sourced through Masdar and ADNOC, as well as investigate AI-driven technologies for carbon capture, low-carbon ammonia, and hydrogen projects. Additionally, efforts will be made to reduce methane emissions and enhance biodiversity monitoring, contributing to ADNOC’s commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable energy solutions.