AIQ and NOV to Optimize AI-Enabled Drilling

• Collaboration combines NOV’s deep operational heritage, including its global installed base of drilling systems, Max™ industrial IoT, and edge computing platform, with AIQ’s cutting-edge AI and intelligent technologies

• Marks an evolution in AIQ’s strategy as the company collaborates with an original equipment manufacturer to service energy operators​​​​

Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Houston, Texas - 13 January, 2026: AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI) champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector, will closely collaborate with NOV (NYSE: NOV) a Houston, Texas-based global provider of energy technology, to facilitate development of AI-enabled drilling solutions, and advance international go-to-market opportunities.

Together, AIQ and NOV intend to accelerate the adoption of AI-powered drilling optimization and advanced digital workflows that enhance performance, reliability, and real-time operational decision-making. The companies will design and test AI-driven drilling technologies, validating them through targeted proof-of-concept and pilot deployments in live operational settings.

In parallel, AIQ and NOV will explore coordinated commercialization paths, including joint marketing and integrated go-to-market initiatives, aimed at enabling broader international uptake of the jointly developed solutions.

Dennis Jol, AIQ CEO said, “NOV’s family of companies delivers equipment, technologies, and services spanning drilling, production, oilfield operations, and supply chain integration across the upstream oil & gas sector. By combining NOV’s strengths with our capabilities in the development of AI-enabled intelligence in energy, we see clear and actionable opportunities to create value for drilling operations in the UAE and beyond.”

Renju Jose Kuruvila, President, NOV Digital Services & IntelliServ commented, “As a leader in drilling technologies, we work with organizations that extend and strengthen what we deliver to our customers. AIQ brings deep expertise in industrial AI for energy, which aligns with our product and digital portfolio and helps create practical, scalable value in the field.” 

This latest agreement supports AIQ’s international growth strategy and reinforces both companies’ commitment to enabling a more intelligent, data-driven, and efficient drilling environment. It also marks an important step in AIQ’s evolution as it partners directly with an OEM to scale the reach and impact of its AI solutions.