Aker BP and Cognite Partner to Drive AI-First Transformation in Energy Operations
In a bold step toward an AI-first future, Aker BP, one of Europe’s largest independent oil companies, has deepened its strategic partnership with Cognite, the global leader in industrial AI. Through the expanded adoption of Cognite Atlas AI™, Aker BP is leveraging the power of autonomous AI agents to transform operations, enhance efficiency, improve safety, and unlock new value across the enterprise. This collaboration positions Aker BP at the forefront of the energy sector’s digital transformation, pioneering the seamless integration of AI into industrial workflows and business objectives.
Transforming Operations with Agentic AI
At the heart of Aker BP’s strategy is the belief that human insight combined with autonomous AI agents can revolutionize industrial operations. By adopting Cognite Atlas AI™, Aker BP is accelerating its journey toward autonomous operations while empowering its workforce with advanced tools to make faster, smarter decisions. The platform’s pre-built AI agents and low-code workbench enable the rapid development of tailored solutions, addressing critical operational challenges and driving measurable results.
“Our collaboration with Cognite on Atlas AI represents a significant leap forward in our digital transformation journey,” said Paula Doyle, Chief Digital Officer at Aker BP. “This partnership underscores our commitment to an AI-first, data-driven approach, embracing agentic AI to further drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and optimize our operations across the board.”
Cognite Atlas AI™ is built on the robust data foundation provided by Cognite Data Fusion®, ensuring that AI applications are powered by contextualized, high-quality data. This combination allows Aker BP to streamline workflows, automate complex processes, and provide engineers with easy access to industrial expertise, ultimately fostering innovation and delivering tangible business outcomes.
Streamlining Workflows and Driving Efficiency
One of the key areas where this partnership is making an impact is in automating document processing to enhance supply chain efficiency and proactive barrier management. For instance, automatic equipment registration—a process traditionally requiring significant engineering hours—has been streamlined, freeing up valuable time for Aker BP’s teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
Additionally, the collaboration includes initiatives to build an AI-ready data foundation for predictive maintenance and optimize production chemistry for improved performance. These efforts are part of Aker BP’s broader strategy to leverage AI in driving operational advancements and unlocking new levels of productivity.
Revolutionizing Root Cause Analysis with AI Agents
Among the most impactful applications of Cognite Atlas AI™ is the creation of AI agents for root cause analysis (RCA). These agents are designed to identify relevant information, create cause maps, and suggest RCA steps, significantly reducing the time engineers spend on this critical task. In fact, these AI agents have been shown to cut the time required for RCA by over 70%, enabling faster problem resolution and minimizing downtime.
“We tested other AI solutions, but they fell short,” said Tor Arne Amdal, Senior Reliability Engineer at Aker BP. “What we needed was contextualized intelligence. In our industrial work, it’s not enough to just have data—you need the right data, in the right context, at the right time. This combination provides the precise, reliable answers that help us make faster decisions. After testing various solutions, we chose Cognite because it could meet our specific needs for AI-supported RCA workflows.”
Pioneering the Future of Industrial AI
The partnership between Aker BP and Cognite is more than just a technological advancement—it’s a testament to Aker BP’s vision of leading the energy sector into a data-driven future. By combining Aker BP’s deep industry expertise with Cognite’s cutting-edge AI capabilities, the collaboration is equipping the company with the internal competence needed to scale AI across its entire business.
“Aker BP’s legacy isn’t just about being a digital leader; it’s about pioneering the future,” said Francois Laborie, EVP of Strategic Projects at Cognite. “This partnership is a powerful testament to their unwavering commitment to an AI-first strategy. By merging Aker BP’s deep industry expertise with Cognite’s Atlas AI, we’re doing more than just solving today’s challenges—we’re fundamentally empowering their workforce for tomorrow.”
Join the Conversation at Impact 2025
As Aker BP continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, the company is setting a benchmark for the energy sector. Its collaboration with Cognite demonstrates how agentic AI can be harnessed to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate productivity while maintaining a strong focus on safety and sustainability.
Industry professionals and leaders can witness firsthand how agentic AI is transforming industrial operations by attending Cognite’s Industrial AI and Data Conference, Impact 2025. The event will feature insights from Aker BP and other trailblazers in the field, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the latest advancements and future possibilities of AI in industrial settings.
A Vision for Tomorrow
Aker BP’s adoption of Cognite Atlas AI™ exemplifies the transformative potential of AI in the energy sector. By seamlessly integrating AI into its operations, Aker BP is not only optimizing current processes but also laying the groundwork for a smarter, more sustainable future. This partnership underscores the importance of collaboration between industry leaders and technology innovators in driving progress and redefining what’s possible in industrial operations.
As Aker BP continues to pioneer an AI-first approach, its efforts serve as a blueprint for other organizations looking to harness the power of AI to unlock new value and achieve operational excellence. With agentic AI as a cornerstone of its strategy, Aker BP is poised to lead the energy sector into a new era of innovation and efficiency.
About Aker BP
Aker BP is a company engaged in exploration, field development, and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. The company operates the field centres Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Alvheim, and Skarv, and is a partner in the Johan Sverdrup field. Measured in production, Aker BP is one of the largest independent oil companies in Europe.
About Cognite
Cognite makes GenAI work for industry. Leading energy, manufacturing, and power & renewables enterprises choose Cognite to deliver secure, trustworthy, and real-time data to transform their asset-heavy operations to be safer, more sustainable, and profitable. Cognite provides a user-friendly, secure, and scalable platform that makes it easy for all decision-makers, from the field to remote operations centers, to access and understand complex industrial data, collaborate in real-time, and build a better tomorrow. Visit us at www.cognite.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
About Cognite Atlas AI™
Cognite Atlas AI™ unlocks the full potential of industrial data, empowering teams to make faster, more confident decisions and accelerate operational efficiency and innovation at scale. Cognite Atlas AI includes a growing library of preconfigured agents, a low-code agent builder, purpose-built industrial tools, and a curated selection of LLMs with benchmarking. It also utilizes the real-time OT, IT, and engineering data in Cognite Data Fusion®, ensuring that agents deliver accurate, traceable, and trustworthy results for industrial workflows.
