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SLB will work with NVIDIA to optimise models to the specific needs of the data-intensive energy industry. (Image source: SLB)

The energy sector is in for a ride as industry pioneers SLB and NVIDIA is cultivating its long-standing collaboration to develop generative artificial intelligence solutions 

The collaboration accelerates the development and deployment of industry-specific generative AI foundation models across SLB’s global platforms, including its Delfi digital platform and Lumi data and AI platform, by leveraging NVIDIA NeMo, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, to develop custom generative AI that can be run in the data centre, in any cloud or at the edge. 

In Nigeria, NNPC Energy Services Limited is in a technical partnership with SLB to boost upstream operations.

SLB will work with NVIDIA to build and optimise models to the specific needs and requirements of the data-intensive energy industry, including subsurface exploration, production operations and data management. This will help unlock the full potential of generative AI for energy domain experts including researchers, scientists and engineers―enabling them to interact with complex technical processes in new ways to drive higher value and lower carbon outcomes.

Energy optimisation

"As we navigate the delicate balance between energy production and decarbonisation, generative AI is emerging as a crucial catalyst for change," said Olivier Le Peuch, chief executive officer, SLB. "Our collaboration with NVIDIA will accelerate the creation of tailored generative AI solutions, enabling our customers to optimise operations, enhance efficiency and minimise their overall footprint." 

The Kaminho Deepwater Project in Angola, where TotalEnergies has onboarded SLB OneSubsea for the delivery of a 13-well subsea production system scope, promises 'greater efficiencies and long-term value', as the partners have also sealed a 10-year deal to leverage next-generation digital solutions

“AI offers the energy industry an extraordinary tool for sustainably providing the resource that powers life across our planet,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Custom models created by SLB leveraging NVIDIA NeMo will provide the industry’s scientists and engineers unprecedented insight to speed their work in optimising the energy supplies today and unlocking the clean energy innovations of tomorrow.”