Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant
Applied Computing has raised $20 million to develop 'Orbital,' an AI foundation model designed to optimize operations in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. The model integrates sensor data, physics, and chemistry to predict facility states and improve efficiency.
Why it matters
Applying advanced AI to industrial processes can significantly reduce energy consumption and operational downtime, representing a major shift in industrial digital transformation.
Applied Computing , a London-based startup that’s building a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, has raised a $20 million Series A led by engineering giant KBR, with Databricks Ventures participating.
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