At ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and low-carbon initiatives aimed at reshaping the energy landscape. The collaboration, which combines expertise in energy and technology, is set to support environmental and economic goals through renewable energy, carbon capture, and efficiency projects that reduce emissions and enable a sustainable future.
Under the SCA, the companies will evaluate the potential to power Microsoft’s data centers with renewable energy sourced through Masdar, a key ADNOC stakeholder. In addition, they will explore using AI for carbon capture, low-carbon ammonia, and hydrogen projects that reduce the carbon footprint of existing energy systems. A core focus will also be accelerating AI deployment across ADNOC’s operations to enhance efficiency, cut methane emissions in line with the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, and improve biodiversity monitoring for environmental protection.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Masdar Chairman, spoke on the transformative impact of the collaboration. “We are at a pivotal moment, driven by the rise of the Global South, the rapid energy transition, and the exponential growth of AI,” he said. “AI is redefining productivity and progress, creating new opportunities and challenges. By collaborating on AI’s immediate challenges, we can unlock long-term benefits across the energy value chain, securing a sustainable future for generations to come.”
