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    New digital technologies, such as generative AI and the Industrial Internet of Things are expected to transform not only how Saudi Aramco works but also its commercial environment according to Saudi Aramco’s Ahmad Al-Khowaiter, EVP of Technology & Innovation. Key AI initiatives include Ariva, an AI avatar that provides real-time technical solutions, optimizing drilling speeds and production strategies based on extensive historical data. In exploration, AI-powered seismic robots analyze geological formations, reducing the need for manual exploration and enhancing the precision of resource identification. Aramco also developed its own generative AI LLM- Aramco Metabrain- to optimize production and predict outcomes based on nine decades of data. Aramco’s AI applications extend to infrastructure management, utilizing AI for predictive maintenance and monitoring thousands of miles of pipelines to detect potential issues. Aramco announced the deployment of an AI supercomputer, one of the first systems of its kind in the region to analyze drilling plans and geological data. It has also collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies on the initial deployment of industrial generative AI solutions on the edge to enhance facility monitoring and the use of autonomous drones.

    2024 AI-related highlights

    • Oliver Wyman supports Saudi Aramco in creating a Big Data and AI unit, optimizing decision-making, and boosting profits across operations. (Feb 2024)
    • Qualcomm and Aramco partner to advance AI and IoT technologies, enhancing industrial connectivity and developing robust 4G/5G solutions. (May 2024)
    • Aramco Digital partners with Groq to establish Saudi Arabia’s largest AI inference center, advancing national digital transformation. (Sept 2024)
    • Aramco collaborates with AI leaders, deploying supercomputing to enhance industrial efficiency, predictive maintenance, and low-carbon well placement. (Sept 2024)
    • Aramco Digital partners with Cerebras, Groq, and Qualcomm to enhance AI capabilities, introduce 5G chips, and support Saudi startups. (Sept 2024)