ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) announced a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Microsoft.
The agreement seeks to use AI and low-carbon technologies to decarbonise the energy sector globally.
The partnership announced at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi aims to advance sustainable energy for future development.
Also read:Â ADNOC Implements Advanced AI-Powered Solution Across 30 ReservoirsÂ
Under the SCA, the three companies plan to explore the use of renewable energy provided by Masdar to power Microsoft’s data centers in the UAE.
Since ADNOC holds a stake in Masdar, this collaboration builds on existing partnerships to enhance Microsoft’s sustainability objectives.
Furthermore, the partners will explore AI to improve carbon capture and produce low-carbon ammonia and hydrogen.
The agreement also aims to incorporate AI throughout ADNOC’s operations to increase efficiency, lower methane emissions, and improve environmental monitoring.
ADNOC aligns with the Oil & Gas Decarbonisation Charter and commits to achieving near-zero methane emissions by 2030.
ADNOC focuses on enhancing biodiversity monitoring to reduce its operational environmental footprint.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology said, “We are at a pivotal moment for human progress driven by three megatrends, the rise of the global south, the accelerated energy transformation, and the rapid growth of AI.”
He added, “By collaborating to solve AI’s near-term challenges, we can also unlock AI’s long-term benefits across the energy value chain – helping to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.”
Also read: ADNOC Acquires Majority Stake in Fertiglobe, Expanding Low-Carbon Fuels Portfolio
This partnership aligns with the release of the report titled “Powering Possible: AI and Energy for a Sustainable Future,” which was co-written by ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft.
The report and ENACT Majlis before ADIPEC highlight the need for collaboration between technology and energy sectors.
This collaboration is crucial for using AI to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
AI is central to ADNOC’s Net Zero by 2045 strategy and its goal of near-zero methane emissions by 2030.