ADNOC and Etisalat to construct the largest private 5G wireless network in the energy industry.

ADNOC and e&, the global technology group, have announced a strategic project to build the energy industry's largest private 5G wireless network, covering 11,000 square kilometers (sq km). The 5G network will provide high-bandwidth connectivity across ADNOC's onshore and offshore operations, allowing the integration of advanced AI solutions, reducing costs through automation, improving efficiency, minimizing emissions, and enhancing safety. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2025 and is expected to generate $1.5 billion (AED 5.5 billion) in value during its first five years of operation.

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, stated that this project is a significant step in ADNOC's journey to become the world's most AI-enabled energy company. The partnership aims to provide secure, reliable, and responsible energy to customers, make faster, smarter decisions, future-proof the business, and ensure the safety of people and the environment. The 5G network will relay information from sensors embedded in over 12,000 wells and pipelines to autonomous control rooms to make real-time recommendations, extending the lifespan of assets and ensuring safety. It will also enable the digitalization of wellheads and provide end-to-end visibility over operations, driving productivity across the entire value chain.

Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of e&, said that the collaboration with ADNOC will create a cutting-edge private 5G network, emphasizing their dedication to harnessing technology and powering sustainable and intelligent transformation in the energy sector. They aim to drive breakthroughs in the energy sector and spur progress and success across industries. This partnership with ADNOC is part of a larger effort to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions and become the world's most AI-enabled energy company.