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Featured insights

Oil and Gas State of the Industry (will open in a new tab)

Oil and Gas State of the Industry

A client-facing deck about the state of the oil and gas industry and the major technology forces shaping it.

Chemicals in the AI era

AI is reshaping how chemicals companies operate and innovate and is driving measurable improvements in plant efficiency and R&D cycle times.

The industrial decarbonization dividend in the Middle East and Africa

Explore how industrial organizations in the Middle East and Africa combine data and AI with a culture of commitment to decarbonize operations.

Oil and gas in the AI era

For a competitive edge in a changing energy market, oil and gas firms are reimagining how they work to capture the full potential of AI.

Formula for a digital energy future

Learn how leading upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas companies use digital technologies to operate assets more sustainably.

The digital energy transition

Explore how oil and gas companies are transforming across eight strategic areas to prepare for a digital energy future.

The edge computing advantage

Edge computing can help industrial companies take advantage of Industry 4.0 and drive productivity gains.

Energizing the oil and gas value chain with AI

Organizations with a well-defined, enterprise-wide AI strategy see a greater ROI on their AI investments.

The chemicals and petroleum industry guide to closing the skills gap

C&P workforce strategy must: improve skills; evaluate skills by enterprise and individual; and boost skills internally and with partners.

More Chemicals and petroleum research and insights

Cloud-enabled manufacturing

Explore how manufacturing leaders underpin digital technologies with cloud computing to advance strategic priorities.

Cloud’s next leap in energy and resources

Energy and resources enterprises are modernizing with the help of digital transformation. Hybrid cloud is a key enabler.

Digital business platform enables petrochemical companies achieve digital reinvention - Chinese (will open in a new tab)

Digital business platform enables petrochemical companies achieve digital reinvention - Chinese

Petrochemical industry CEOs regard industrial convergence as a key trend driving their new strategies.

Expanding downstream oil and gas services

Executives view launching new services as their top business objective. See how leaders are driving operational efficiencies and revenue growth.

Transforming chemical industry services

“Service superstars”; have a winning formula that delivers better financial performance, drives revenues, and boosts customer satisfaction.

Executing intelligent workflows through automation

See how intelligent automation can help chemicals, petroleum, and industrial products companies optimize and customize workflows.

How can IBM help you?

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IBM Consulting

We can help Chemicals and Petroleum organizations successfully navigate digital transformation.

Oil and gas industry solutions (will open in a new window)

Oil and gas industry solutions

Speed digital transformation and prepare for the future with generative AI and automation technologies.

Artificial intelligence (AI) consulting services (will open in a new window)

Artificial intelligence (AI) consulting services

By creating intelligent workflows that utilize AI and data, you can enhance both your employee and customer experiences.