A global innovation uses artificial intelligence to measure the performance of oil and gas wells and provides sustainable solutions to reduce production costs.
The innovation benefited from the research infrastructure in the Kingdom through the laboratories of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in addition to collaborating with the faculty to resolve research challenges and transform the efforts into applicable products.
The innovation measures the performance of oil and gas wells in real-time through an AI-based sensor that enables predictive maintenance. It ensures continuous and safe disposal of unwanted water, contributing to the reduction of oil and gas extraction costs.
The innovation features microwave sensors that are resistant to contamination and materials that prevent corrosion, ensuring the device’s longevity. Additionally, it does not use any radioactive sources such as gamma rays. These benefits don’t impact the accuracy and quality of the measurements.
The innovation provides advanced solutions to the problems faced by workers in the oil and gas sector, such as the difficulty of managing unwanted water produced during the drilling process, the inaccuracy of data from traditional devices, and the risks of undesirable radiation.
The innovation is connected to the cloud, allowing it to transmit well performance data from anywhere in the world without the need to visit well sites or be present at data centers.