Aramco: Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of drilling and reservoir management
The Executive Vice President of the Business Sector for Exploration, Petroleum Engineering and Drilling at Saudi Aramco, Abdul Hamid Al-Deghaither, said that geomechanical engineering supported by artificial intelligence and automation is creating a transformation in shaping the future of the sectors: drilling, production, reservoir management, and the mining industry.
During a keynote speech he delivered today, at the International Conference on Geomechanics 2025 (Earth Mechanics), Al-Deghaither explained how intelligence-based geomechanical modeling contributes Artificial intelligence will help redefine subterranean intelligence and enhance operational excellence.
Al-Deghaithir said: "In drilling, geomechanics determine the delicate balance between formation strength and pressure. While in the production field, it contributes to extending the life and productivity of assets by modeling crack designs and managing challenges"
Regarding the impact that advanced geomechanics techniques can have, Al-Deghaither said: "Predictive models now allow engineers to simulate pressure regimes before drilling begins. Real-time data from downhole sensors guide adjustments in seconds, not hours"
He added: "Principles of geomechanics will support CO2 storage. AI and machine learning are truly transforming our industry, helping to create value, enhance safety, and accelerate the global energy transition."
He pointed out that the future is for those who reap the fruit of skillful data analysis that connects numbers with meaning and drives business progress.
The International Geomechanics Conference, which Saudi Aramco is hosting this year, is an annual event that brings together experts in the field of geomechanics from more than 30 countries with the aim of cooperation and exchange of experiences in various specializations, facing challenges, innovation, and contributing to shaping the future of the energy industry. This year’s conference focuses on the topic: "Geomechanics: Innovations and Solutions for Energy Sustainability and Resilience".
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