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      AI in energy is about more than just adopting new technologies

      Scaling AI is about reimagining the enterprise and meeting the energy trilemma head on, embedding intelligence across the value chain to secure supply, decarbonize and control costs. Our findings provide guidance for navigating that future.


      At-a-glance insights

      The industry is preparing for an AI future, with early successes


      80%

      of companies are embedding AI into their offerings

      60%

      have had ROIs greather than 10 percent


      56%

      of companies are scaling AI initiatives and 44 percent are integrating AI as a core part of their operations


      63%

      have invested in an automated data fabric or hybrid cloud, cross platform, data integration

      64%

      operate an enterprise-wide cloud or hybrid-cloud IT infrastructure


      Experimentation is a critical investment area


      92%

      believe that organizations that embrace AI will develop a competitive edge over those who do not


      96%

      are investing in future-focused projects without the expectation of immediate returns


      AI adoption in energy has moved beyond pilot projects. Despite diferences between regulated and unregulated entities (as well as the specific nuances of individual sub-sectors), the challenges and opportunities around AI tend to be broadly consistent. Companies across the energy value chain are converging on common AI use cases in areas like operational efficiency, asset optimization, safety, sustainability and predictive maintenance.


      Experimentation is a critical investment area

      Bar chart showing the main benefits of adopting AI in energy companies. The top-ranked benefits include faster, data-driven decision-making (44%), increased operational efficiency and cost reduction (37%), fewer business risks and greater regulatory compliance (36%), and enhanced supply chain management (36%).

      How to realize value from your AI transformation journey

      To address these challenges, KPMG introduces the three phases of AI value – a framework designed to guide energy companies through the AI adoption journey. This phased approach provides a structured roadmap, helping the energy industry prioritize investments, align initiatives with business goals, and position themselves effectively in the age of AI in energy. Click on each of the phases below to find out more.

      Curved area chart illustrating the AI transformation maturity model with three phases: Enable, Embed, and Evolve. As maturity increases, value grows across three layers: Foundations, Functions, and Enterprise.

      Enable

      The Enable phase establishes the foundations for AI adoption and focuses on creating awareness, experimentation and alignment to help ensure the organisation is prepared for broader AI integration. This includes developing an AI strategy, increasing AI literacy, learning from initial implementations and more.

      Embed

      The Embed phase integrates AI into end-to-end value streams and transforms ways of working across the enterprise. A senior leader, supported by a capable transformation office, oversees enterprise-wide change.

      Evolve

      The Evolve phase transforms enterprises so they can anticipate market disruptions, forming new business models and ecosystems to solve larger, industry-wide problems. Energy companies move beyond internal optimization and become orchestrators of interconnected ecosystems, seamlessly integrating producers, grid operators, industrial consumers, governments and sustainability initiatives.


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      A blueprint for creating value through AI-driven transformation



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