Kazakhstan is accelerating the digital transformation of its fuel and energy complex: a large-scale ecosystem of solutions based on artificial intelligence is being formed in the industry. This is not about isolated experiments, but about the systematic introduction of technologies that can change the approach to extraction, resource management and logistics, reports Todayinfo.
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported on the progress of this work at a government meeting. According to him, AI development has become one of the key areas within the framework of the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence announced by the head of state.
“The implementation covers all segments of the industry — from oil and gas and energy complexes to the coal industry. To coordinate efforts, an AI alliance has been created, which includes global vendors, industry companies and IT developers with practical solutions,” said Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
Special attention is paid to supporting domestic technologies. The ministry actively interacts with residents of Astana Hub, with whom memorandums have been signed on joint testing and implementation of AI solutions in real production conditions. This allows not only to accelerate digitalization, but also to develop its own competencies within the country.
According to the minister, a portfolio of 45 AI projects has been formed to date. Of these, 10 are already at the stage of examination and are approaching the implementation phase. This scale indicates the industry's transition to a systematic digital management model.
“One of the most illustrative examples is the introduction of artificial intelligence in oil production. We are talking about an intelligent online well monitoring system, which is already being used in pilot mode. The system monitors more than 4,000 wells at production facilities. AI analyzes production indicators in real time, identifies deviations, forecasts production and helps specialists make prompt decisions,” explained the head of Kazakhstan's energy department.
The pilot implementation was carried out on the basis of JSC Munai, as well as a number of other subsoil users. The expected effect is a reduction in well downtime by up to 20% and an economic effect of up to 1 billion tenge per year.
The system was developed in Kazakhstan and has export potential. Work is currently underway to promote it to international markets, including the United States, which could become an additional driver for the development of the country's IT sector.
