SLB, Aker BP to develop cloud platform for subsurface workflows

To boost efficiency from its exploration and production assets, Aker BP has announced a long-term partnership with SLB to co-develop a digital platform powered by artificial intelligence

The new platform will generate advanced digital solutions in the cloud for Aker BP by utilising the Delfi digital platform. Aker BP’s current application portfolio will be transferred to the cloud so that it becomes one integrated platform for subsurface workflows. When this is supported by high-performance computing speed of the cloud, combined with AI and, SLB and Aker BP's domain expertise, unprecedented access will be unlocked to previously untapped data for a success-oriented approach. 

In 2022, the subsurface community was benefitted by an Aker BP and Halliburton partnership, when the duo introduced a cloud application called Field Development Planning for integrated well planning services. 

“By co-developing AI-powered digital technologies, we will transform Aker BP’s subsurface workflows, accelerating planning cycles, increasing production, and reducing costs across their entire E&P life cycle,” said Rakesh Jaggi, president - digital and integration, SLB. “We have made a long-term commitment with Aker BP to continuously improve the subsurface part of their platform, driving constant efficiency optimisation and more sustainable energy production.”

E&P company of the future

“The platform we develop in partnership with SLB is a key step in realising our strategy to build the E&P company of the future and cement our position as a digital leader,” said Per Øyvind Seljebotn, SVP Exploration & Reservoir Development, Aker BP. “Leveraging the cloud for data-driven subsurface workflows will increase efficiency and value creation, while helping to lower the environmental impact from our fields and discoveries.” 

In one of its latest efficiency-boosting solutions, SLB has introduced advanced artificial lift systems that offers uninterrupted live surveillance and real-time optimisation.

An essential part of enabling AI-driven workflows is establishing a unified data environment. The new platform builds on SLB’s commitment to the Open Group’s OSDU Technical Standard and close integration with Microsoft’s Azure Data Manager for Energy.

“Moving to the Delfi platform is a big step forward on our data-driven journey. The use of Azure Data Manager for Energy, a strong and open collaboration with our digital ecosystem, and a high ambition to leverage GenAI are key benefits in this partnership with SLB,” said Paula Doyle, chief digital officer, Aker BP.