Kuwait’s Oil Sector takes a leap forward with the inauguration of its AI Innovation Center, aiming to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and sustainability through advanced autonomous AI systems and strategic global partnerships.
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) marked a significant advancement in the digital transformation of Kuwait’s oil sector with the inauguration of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center (AIIC) on August 7, 2025. The launch, held under the patronage of Oil Minister Tarek Suleiman Al-Roumi, reflects Kuwait’s broader strategic push to leverage advanced technologies to boost efficiency, reduce operational costs, and expedite decision-making in the energy industry.
The AIIC, established with the support of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), signals KOC’s commitment to staying at the forefront of global technological trends by integrating artificial intelligence and advanced digital systems into its operations. This initiative aligns closely with Kuwait’s Vision 2035, which seeks to enhance the nation’s production capacity to four million barrels per day by driving innovation and sustainability in the oil sector.
KOC CEO Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan highlighted that the AIIC was created in partnership with some of the world’s leading technology and oil service companies: Microsoft, Halliburton, and Ghaia.ai. The collaboration brings together cutting-edge expertise to develop intelligent solutions that transcend conventional automation. The centre utilises G Agen, a platform developed in strategic cooperation by Microsoft, Halliburton, and Ghaia.ai, which deploys autonomous digital agents capable of thinking, acting, and evolving independently. These agents foster dynamic collaboration between human teams and AI, boosting operational capacity while facilitating faster, more accurate decision-making.
Agentic AI, a pioneering aspect of this technology, enables the system to set goals, perform complex tasks, and make decisions with minimal human intervention, marking a transformative step toward autonomous operational management. According to Al-Eidan, such advancements will significantly advance KOC’s data analysis capabilities and provide preventive solutions, thereby contributing effectively to the realisation of Kuwait Vision 2035.
Microsoft’s Middle East and Africa president, Naim Yazbeck, expressed pride in partnering with KOC in this ambitious venture. He emphasised that the AIIC is not merely a training hub but a comprehensive innovation platform designed to accelerate digital transformation, deliver smart energy solutions, and meet Kuwait’s future aspirations for operational excellence and sustainability in the oil sector.
Halliburton, the world’s second-largest oilfield services company, further reinforces KOC’s digital transformation by implementing its cloud-based DecisionSpace® 365 subscription service. This platform supports automated workflows and digital twins technology across KOC’s key oil fields, including West Kuwait, South and East Kuwait, and Heavy Oil operations. These innovations aim to enhance the speed and accuracy of data-driven decisions, optimise productivity, and maximise production efficiency.
The AIIC’s establishment also complements a broader technological commitment by Kuwait’s government to foster AI and digital transformation across various sectors. Recent strategic partnerships between the Kuwait government, represented by agencies such as the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) and Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), and Microsoft focus on developing AI-powered infrastructure, including plans for an AI-powered Azure Region. These initiatives are designed to drive economic growth, advance local AI capabilities, and enhance public services, thereby positioning Kuwait as a regional leader in AI adoption and innovation.
Together, these partnerships and technological implementations represent a comprehensive approach to modernising Kuwait’s oil sector while supporting national economic diversification and sustainability goals. As the AIIC begins operations, its integration of autonomous AI systems and advanced digital solutions sets a new benchmark for oil production and management, not only within Kuwait but across the broader Middle East region.
In summary, the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center by KOC marks a pivotal moment in Kuwait’s journey towards a smarter, more efficient, and future-ready energy sector. Through strategic global collaborations and a clear vision for technological leadership, Kuwait is well-positioned to achieve its ambitious production targets and contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of energy innovation worldwide.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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