Formulating a Decision on AI: Prioritizing High-Value Analytics in Oil & Gas

Formulating a Decision on AI: Prioritizing High-Value Analytics in Oil & Gas

AI and advanced analytics are transforming the energy sector, but rapid innovation brings challenges like tech debt and complexity. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem) is tackling these head-on with a strategy focused on high-value, resilient solutions.

Brent Railey, CPChem's Chief Data & Analytics Officer, has led efforts to centralize technology decisions, reduce complexity and design modular architectures that adapt to emerging trends like Generative AI. His approach ensures ROI outweighs risk, even in a fast-changing landscape.

In this exclusive interview, you will learn:

  • How CPChem evaluates AI investments to stay ahead without overcommitting to early-stage technologies
  • Practical steps for reducing complexity and building trust in AI solutions
  • Why data governance and integration are key to unlocking enterprise-wide value
  • The promise, and current limitations, of Agentic AI in oil and gas operations