THE ENERGY COUNCIL & KONGSBERG: THE CO-INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP
Shaping the Future of Energy through Digital Transformation

The energy sector faces the formidable challenge of resolving the energy trilemma: ensuring energy that is affordable, secure, and sustainable. Amidst a backdrop of rapid digital transformation, the sector is turning to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making and optimise performance. These technologies are pivotal in crafting viable industry solutions. However, their integration into existing frameworks and across the value chain presents significant challenges, largely due to uncertainties in outcomes and methodologies. In response, the Co-Innovation Partnership, a collaboration between Kongsberg Digital and the Energy Council, is driving the industry towards a sustainable operational model that supports net zero transitions.

This initiative is detailed in “The Co-Innovation Partnership: The Model for Shaping Energy’s Future – Phase 1: Industry Survey Results,” a report that underscores the critical role of collaborative innovation and digital technologies in transforming the energy landscape.

The partnership recently conducted an extensive survey among C-suite executives and their direct reports within the energy sector. This survey aimed to assess the uptake of advanced technologies and collaborative strategies, setting industry benchmarks for progress. It fosters a wide-ranging dialogue among senior energy leaders, catalysing rapid development and the establishment of best practices.

The survey focused on key areas such as sustainability, operational efficiency, and the strategic integration of digital technologies in the Oil & Gas sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of the industry’s current digital strategies and co-innovation efforts, beginning with demographic questions to grasp the backgrounds of the respondents and exploring their engagement in co-innovation, strategic use, and future plans for digital technologies.

The commitment of the Co-Innovation Partnership to merge digital technologies with collaborative innovation is essential for addressing the challenges of the energy trilemma and advancing towards sustainable development. This collaboration not only guides the energy sector through its current transformation but also steers it towards a future that harmonizes technological progress with environmental and economic sustainability.

This transformative strategy is set to redefine the operational paradigms of the energy sector and make a significant impact on how the industry adapts to the evolving global energy landscape. For those in the sector who are eager to lead and innovate, this represents a compelling call to action to join the Co-Innovation Partnership and contribute to shaping a sustainable energy future. For more information or to participate in upcoming forums, please reach out to Charlie Abrines at [email protected].

About The Co-Innovation Partnership

The Co-Innovation Partnership has a mission to accelerate progress in meeting the challenges of the energy trilemma through co-innovation across the value chain using digital technologies. Co-innovation, combined with integrated digital technologies, will fuel the operating model of the future, making work better for businesses, workers, and society.

The Co-Innovation Partnership event forums, workshops, industry spotlights, and perspectives will enable value-chain-wide knowledge sharing, discussions, and debates in critical areas to shape a better future, including advancing greener operations, creating smarter ways of working, and ensuring resiliency. Kongsberg Digital is honored to be the convening organization of The Co-Innovation Partnership in partnership with The Energy Council.