Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, recently highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on energy consumption and the renewable energy sector. Speaking at ADIPEC 2024, he noted that AI’s rapid growth, especially since tools like ChatGPT emerged, has created new energy demands. As AI systems require significant power, particularly for data centers, there is an increasing need for renewable energy to support these operations. Dr. Al Jaber indicated that oil companies, including ADNOC, may explore greater investments in renewables to meet the energy needs of this rapidly expanding technology sector.
ADNOC Power has made strides in both AI and renewable energy, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. ADNOC’s ENERGYai platform is a notable initiative that applies AI technology to improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This platform generated $500 million in value in 2023 and enabled ADNOC to cut one million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, showing how AI can drive sustainable practices within the energy industry. ADNOC uses AI-driven analytics and monitoring tools to enhance efficiency and safety, and these applications play a key role in the company’s decarbonization strategy.
In terms of renewable energy projects, ADNOC Power is actively involved in the Al Dhafra Solar Project, a 2-gigawatt solar PV plant that will power approximately 160,000 homes upon completion. Additionally, ADNOC’s Taweelah Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant uses energy-efficient reverse osmosis technology to meet water demands while lowering energy consumption. Another major project, the Ruwais Waste Heat Recovery System, repurposes waste heat to produce 230 MW of electricity and 62,400 cubic meters of water daily.
