Abu Dhabi:The energy sector is experiencing a significant transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from theoretical exploration to practical applications in operations, enhancing efficiency and boosting competitiveness among companies.
According to Emirates News Agency, Andrew Smart, Senior Managing Director - Strategy and Consulting, Energy Lead, EMEA at Accenture, emphasized the rapid shift in AI adoption within the energy sector. Speaking at ADIPEC 2026, Smart highlighted Accenture's ongoing commitment to supporting AI initiatives, marking their third consecutive year of participation in the event. He underscored ADIPEC's role as a vital platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing innovative solutions that drive the digital transformation of the energy industry.
Smart elaborated on the central priorities for value creation in the energy ecosystem, which include enhancing strategic optionality and flexibility, improving adaptability to change, and developing products and services that align more closely with customer needs. He identified AI as a critical driver of progress in these areas, contributing to the sector's transformation, even as the industry remains in the early stages of AI adoption.
He further noted that the upcoming phase of AI integration involves embedding AI capabilities at the core of operations. This approach is expected to secure sustainable value, extending beyond immediate benefits to support long-term performance improvements.