AI beyond the hype: Can it make energy operations more resilient?

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the energy sector by shifting from simple optimization to the multiplication and amplification of human expertise. Saravan Penubarthi, CTO of AIQ, details how the company applies AI to production, safety, and asset integrity, moving beyond lab-based experiments to scalable, real-world operations. By deploying autonomous systems like "RoboWell" for well control and "EmissionX" for real-time environmental monitoring, AIQ has achieved measurable gains, including a 2-5% increase in production for major operators. The industry is now entering a new era characterized by the upcoming launch of "Genesis," an AI-native operating system designed to orchestrate complex energy workflows regardless of underlying vendor technology. These advancements prioritize responsible AI by maintaining human-in-the-loop oversight for hazardous environments while democratizing decades of institutional data for energy professionals.