Artificial Intelligence Center for Energy

The Artificial Intelligence Center for Energy is a center that develops solutions for the energy sector using digital technologies. It improves operations, enhances sustainability, supports technology, and boosts the competitiveness of this sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The center was launched on January 31, 2021, in collaboration between the Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). Both entities manage the center with the participation of key stakeholders in the national energy ecosystem.

The objectives of the Artificial Intelligence Center for Energy include leveraging artificial intelligence to support energy sector initiatives, increase productivity, and establish a robust foundation in data and artificial intelligence to bolster the Kingdom’s global leadership in the energy sector. These goals align with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030. The center also aims to drive collaboration with leading national and international companies in energy and artificial intelligence to localize technology and stimulate investment in artificial intelligence.

The Artificial Intelligence Center for Energy aims to advance artificial intelligence and modern technologies in the energy sector by bringing together digital technology experts and energy specialists in a unified team. It seeks to develop a roadmap to position the Kingdom’s energy sector on a path toward global leadership in artificial intelligence. This involves assessing the current situation and conducting benchmarking studies to identify opportunities and address challenges that need to be tackled.

The Artificial Intelligence Center for Energy coordinates national efforts among government entities, research institutions, and companies operating in the energy sector by exchanging best international practices and creating impact and value through strategic projects. The center established a specialized artificial intelligence research hub in collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. It has also implemented several significant projects in the energy sector in partnership with industry players. One notable initiative involved leveraging artificial intelligence and computer vision to monitor compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements within company facilities without requiring any changes to the company’s existing infrastructure.

The Artificial Intelligence Center for Energy developed a methodology for prioritizing artificial intelligence solutions, which facilitated the assessment of opportunities for applying artificial intelligence in the energy sector and identifying the most critical ones for implementation. The center has also implemented artificial intelligence solutions for sector priorities, such as predicting solar and wind energy using AI and monitoring petroleum products in collaboration with relevant government entities, research institutions, and companies operating in the energy sector.