ADNOC announced that its onshore Shah field has reached an industry-leading level of carbon intensity at 0.1 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per barrel of oil equivalent (kgCO2e/boe). This is the new benchmark in global oil fields. It represents ADNOC’s continuous effort to produce some of the world’s least carbon-intensive oil and gas.
Carbon Efficiency Industry Benchmark
Strategically located 230 kilometers south of Abu Dhabi, the Shah oil field of ADNOC produces some 70,000 barrels of crude oil per day, which would power more than a million cars in the UAE. This carbon intensity achievement was marked by a perfect combination of optimized field development with digitalization, artificial intelligence, and high-tech deployment across operations for maximum efficiency and minimal emissions.
Technological Sustainability
The success at Shah also underscores the overall efforts by ADNOC in decarbonizing its operations. The field is facilitated through the electrification of its onshore assets, powered by nuclear and solar energy, significantly reducing reliance on carbon-intensive sources.
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of ADNOC Upstream said, “This milestone at Shah demonstrates our commitment to innovation and sustainability. By leveraging AI, digitalization, and predictive data analytics, we’re optimizing performance while cutting emissions. We remain focused on decarbonizing our operations and ensuring a reliable energy supply to meet global demand.”
Cutting-Edge Technologies in Use
At Shah, the liquid ejector system captures and reuses gas that would otherwise be wasted, boosting efficiency and reducing emissions. This process helps save energy and reduce emissions. Additionally, ADNOC’s AI-enabled Centralized Predictive Analytics Diagnostics (CPAD) program enhances operational efficiency by reducing downtime and improving safety.
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ADNOC’s Progress Towards Net Zero
In 2023, ADNOC achieved upstream carbon intensity at 7kgCO2e/boe, ranking as one of the lowest-carbon oil producers worldwide. ADNOC reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 6.2 million tonnes of CO2e, with 4.8 million tonnes from clean energy.