Norwegian oil exploration and development leader Aker BP is advancing its digital transformation through a strategic expansion of its partnership with software company Cognite, significantly broadening the deployment of Cognite Atlas AI across its operations.
The move supports Aker BP’s “AI-first” strategy, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and boost productivity while establishing the company as a pioneer in AI integration within the energy sector.
Atlas AI, combined with Cognite Data Fusion, delivers a pre-configured, low-code platform that enables the rapid creation of industrial AI agents tailored to automate complex workflows and provide engineers with streamlined access to crucial industrial expertise.
“Our collaboration with Cognite on Atlas AI represents a significant leap forward in our digital transformation journey,” said Aker BP chief digital officer Paula Doyle.
“This partnership underscores our commitment to a continued AI-first, data-driven approach with Cognite, embracing agentic AI to further drive efficiency, enhance decision-making and optimise our operations across the board.”
Key initiatives under this partnership include automating document processing to improve supply chain efficiency and advancing proactive barrier management techniques.
Aker BP is also automating equipment registration processes, which is expected to substantially reduce engineering hours.
Additionally, AI agents developed for root cause analysis are delivering promising results, having already reduced the time engineers spend on this task by more than 70 per cent by identifying relevant information, creating cause maps, and suggesting subsequent analysis steps.
This collaboration forms part of a broader effort to establish an AI-ready data foundation essential for predictive maintenance and optimising production chemistry, underscoring Aker BP’s commitment to innovation in operational technology.
Francois Laborie, EVP of strategic projects at Cognite, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating: “Aker BP’s legacy isn’t just about being a digital leader; it’s about pioneering the future.
“This partnership is a powerful testament to their unwavering commitment to an AI-first strategy.
“By merging Aker BP’s deep industry expertise with Cognite’s Atlas AI, we are doing more than just solving today’s challenges; we are equipping them with the internal competence to scale AI across their entire business, fundamentally empowering their workforce for tomorrow.”
Complementing these advances in AI integration, Aker BP recently completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, successfully discovering oil and reinforcing its position as a forward-looking energy company.
This strategic partnership with Cognite signals Aker BP’s ongoing dedication to leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to transform its operational landscape and maintain its leadership in the energy industry.
