Digital Energy

Australian engineering major Worley has secured a major five-year project management consultancy agreement with energy giant Aramco to support its massive global capital program. Worley is one of 11 contractors selected for the long-term framework, which is aimed at safeguarding and scaling critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia’s energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The projects under this program will cater to both Saudi domestic demands and international markets.

In a major move to solidify its foothold in the industrial artificial intelligence sector, French energy management and automation giant Schneider Electric announced Tuesday it will acquire software provider Cognite in an all-cash transaction worth $3.1 billion.

Europe’s leading natural gas distributor, Italgas, has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap for 2026–2032. The Italian energy giant announced plans to inject €13 billion (approximately $14.8 billion) into upgrading its infrastructure, leveraging artificial intelligence, and preparing its grids for a renewable energy future. This capital commitment marks a 14.6% increase over the company's previous strategic plan.

As we kickstart preparations for the 11th edition of the Go Digital Energy Summit (10-11 February 2027, London), we want to ensure the programme addresses the exact technological challenges, real-world bottlenecks, and priorities you are navigating on the ground today.

The European Commission has introduced a comprehensive Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in energy. The initiative aims to strengthen the bloc’s technological sovereignty against persistent geopolitical challenges and volatile energy markets.

Global energy technology leader SLB has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tachyus Corp., a Houston-based technology firm specializing in high-speed, physics-based reservoir modeling and optimization software.