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NOV and AIQ to Advance AI-Enabled Drilling Optimization

Combining NOV’s drilling systems and Max™ industrial IoT platform with AIQ’s industrial AI to accelerate AI-powered drilling optimization and support broader international adoption.

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Jan 12, 2026

NOV, a global provider of energy technology, will closely collaborate with AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector, to facilitate the development of AI-enabled drilling solutions.

The collaboration is intended to accelerate adoption of AI-powered drilling optimization and advanced digital workflows that enhance performance, reliability, and real-time operational decision-making. NOV and AIQ plan to design and test AI-driven drilling technologies through targeted proof-of-concept and pilot deployments in live operational settings. The work will leverage NOV’s Max industrial IoT and edge computing platform to enable secure data capture, edge processing, and integration of AI-driven workflows.

This agreement supports NOV’s commitment to advancing technology and purposeful innovation across drilling operations, helping customers improve performance, reliability, and real-time decision-making through scalable digital solutions.