AI-Drilled Success: ADNOC’s $920M High-Tech Makeover for UAE’s Oil Fields!

In a monumental move towards transforming oil field operations, ADNOC has awarded a massive $920 million EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract to Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation. This contract isn’t just a regular deal—it’s a groundbreaking step in ADNOC’s ambitious well digitalization program, aiming to bring AI and advanced technology to some of the UAE’s most significant oil fields: Bab, Bu Hasa, and the Southeast fields. By leveraging AI-driven digital solutions, ADNOC is setting the stage for unprecedented operational efficiency, safety enhancements, and real-time remote monitoring.

The scope of this project is vast, with plans to equip over 2,000 wells with advanced AI-based technology by 2027. The core goal? To create “smart wells” that can not only monitor but also autonomously control various aspects of production, responding to shifts in pressure, temperature, and flow rates instantly. By integrating AI tools like predictive analytics and real-time sensors, ADNOC’s digitalization program allows for continuous monitoring and rapid decision-making capabilities that can significantly reduce operational downtime and optimize performance, moving beyond traditional field operations.

This partnership with Jereh Oil & Gas marks a strategic pivot towards making ADNOC a global leader in AI-augmented energy production. The contract covers the installation of sophisticated sensing equipment, automated control systems, and secure data transmission networks, all set to function under ADNOC’s robust private 5G network. This network, developed in collaboration with UAE telecoms giant e&, will enable secure, high-speed data transmission directly from the fields to ADNOC’s control rooms, allowing for immediate insights and adjustments. The expected result is a revolutionary increase in the fields’ productivity, efficiency, and safety.

Additionally, this project is projected to generate immense economic benefits domestically. With ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, over 80% of the contract’s value will circulate back into the UAE economy. This investment fuels job creation, supports local suppliers, and strengthens the UAE’s industrial sector, marking a substantial commitment to economic diversification. As the well digitalization project advances, ADNOC is not only bolstering its own operational performance but also solidifying the UAE’s role as a key player in the international energy landscape.

By Alex