Artificial Intelligence in Gas Operations: Emerging Trends and New Frontiers in Exploration and Production

Obumeyan Valentine; Ajiri Otedheke; Abdullahi Suleiman Bah Gimba; Yemisi Chrisiana Alegbe; Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor; Petrus Nzerem

doi:10.4028/p-b0Uqgx

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Artificial Intelligence in Gas Operations: Emerging Trends and New Frontiers in Exploration and Production

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into gas exploration and production (E&P) is reshaping the operational landscape by driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This review critically examines the applications, impacts, and future prospects of AI in the gas industry. Key AI technologies—such as deep learning, machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing—have demonstrated significant improvements in seismic data interpretation, reservoir modeling, drilling optimization, predictive maintenance, production enhancement, and environmental compliance. Notably, AI-driven seismic interpretation has reduced analysis time by up to 50%, while predictive maintenance strategies have lowered equipment downtime by 30% and maintenance costs by 25–30%. Reservoir modeling informed by machine learning has led to 15–20% increases in recovery efficiency. Environmental monitoring systems utilizing AI have achieved up to 60% reductions in methane emissions. The paper also discusses industry-wide case studies including BP’s deployment of digital twins in the Khazzan gas fields, Shell’s AI-enhanced subsurface modeling, and Chevron’s predictive maintenance initiatives, all yielding tangible operational gains. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, including data integration complexities, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and ethical concerns surrounding algorithmic decision-making. The review concludes with strategic recommendations focused on workforce upskilling, data governance, regulatory frameworks, and cross-sector collaboration.

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Engineering Headway (Volume 37)

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Obumeyan Valentine, Ajiri Otedheke*, Abdullahi Suleiman Bah Gimba, Yemisi Chrisiana Alegbe, Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor, Petrus Nzerem

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Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental Sustainability, Gas Exploration and Production (E&P), Methane Emissions Reduction, Reservoir Modeling, Seismic Data Interpretation

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