Saipem and Aveva sign a memorandum of understanding to develop AI solutions in the energy and infrastructure sector

The collaboration between Saipem and AVEVA will focus on three areas: optimizing 3D modeling and project planning, streamlining material procurement, and the project supply chain.

By implementing AI-driven solutions, Saipem aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of projects throughout their lifecycle, from estimation to facility design and construction.

AVEVA will support Saipem in creating software that leverages generative and predictive design to develop multiple simulation scenarios and thus optimize the plant design in 1D, 2D, and 3D. The goal is to reduce the time required to complete project tasks, foster better communication between stakeholders, improve consistency, and allow teams to focus on strategic, high-value activities.

For Paolo Albini, Chief Supply Chain, Digital and IT Officer at Saipem: "Saipem's goal is to define a new way of conducting projects by leveraging our extensive experience and the potential of artificial intelligence applications. By developing optimized, fast, and innovative engineering solutions, we want to enable our customers to reduce time to market while supporting them on the path to Net Zero."

For Caspar Herzberg, CEO of AVEVA: “Given AVEVA and Saipem’s unique expertise, our ambition is to jointly develop cutting-edge AI-powered engineering solutions to improve the performance, efficiency, and delivery of international engineering projects. This will be achieved in a way that reduces Saipem’s carbon footprint at every stage.”