Deploying digital twins in offshore wind operations
Aberdeen-based Fathom has partnered with CGI to create a digital twin platform the firms say will help cut costs and improve efficiency in the industry.
AI helps offshore industries prepare for the impact of rough seas
AI-driven technology now allows offshore workers to predict how worsening wave conditions will impact vessels in advance, as well as providing an early warning of potential oil spills.
Electricity demand from data centres to more than double by 2030, says IEA
An International Energy Agency report finds natural gas is set to partner renewables to meet much of the increased demand from data centres. While this will push up carbon emissions, the sector’s share of overall emissions is seen remaining relatively small.
Organisations face new challenges as AI spending grows
GenAI is permeating every aspect of the workplace, but it is not perfect, and requires careful implementation to maximise its potential, researchers say.
Chevron gains from drones for AI-powered remote inspections
The Houston-based major has been evaluating remote inspections using drones provided by Percepto, designed to save time and speed up identification of issues.
Energy firms report significant benefits from AI adoption
The energy industry is investing heavily in artificial intelligence-driven solutions and is starting to see the benefits in terms of operational performance, according to executives at this year’s CERAWeek conference.
Tech firms consider gas to meet growing AI power demand
Tech firms say they are keen to use renewables to power their data centres where possible, but galloping demand from AI applications means they are now looking at a range of energy sources.
AI-driven weather forecasting offers energy sector benefits
Google is in the vanguard of technology companies and institutions applying machine learning to produce fast, accurate weather forecasts that will help energy companies plan better for extreme events.
Splits on regulation unlikely to slow AI revolution
Disputes flared over how AI should be regulated at a Paris meeting of global leaders and industry players on the technology’s future, but the investment continues to roll in.
More effective grid use could help meet AI energy needs
The AI revolution will require a lot of electricity to power it. But much of that could still be derived from current infrastructure, according to new US research.