PDO has picked up 5 awards across Oman, the UAE and Malaysia for projects spanning AI, digital transformation, data & operational efficiency.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has secured five local and international awards in 2026 for its work in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data innovation and operational excellence.
The recognition spans events in Malaysia, the UAE and Oman, highlighting a number of projects designed to improve efficiency, reliability and business performance across PDO’s operations.
Two Wins At The Asian Oil & Gas Awards
PDO received two awards at the Asian Oil & Gas Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on October 15, winning:
- Digital Transformation Initiative of the Year
- Data Initiative of the Year
The awards attract participation from more than 100 companies across the energy sector, including oil and gas operators, engineering and service providers, and technology companies.
PDO’s recognised initiatives included Digital Predictive Maintenance, which uses AI and machine learning to improve asset reliability and maintenance efficiency, as well as the Business Empowerment Programme, which gives employees the tools to develop digital solutions.
The company was also recognised for its AI Data Extraction Programme, which automates the extraction of engineering data from technical drawings, and the Field Development Integrated Catalogue Forecasting Solution, designed to improve data integration, forecasting accuracy and field development planning.
AI Projects Recognised In Dubai
PDO also picked up two awards at the AI Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards 2026, held in Dubai on September 29.
The company received:
- Best Use of AI for Operational Excellence
- Best Use of AI in Government
The latter recognised an AI application designed to support local content development.
Transformation Champion Award In Oman
Closer to home, PDO received the Transformation Champion Award at the SAP Excellence Awards in Muscat on October 6.
The award recognised PDO’s efforts to modernise its enterprise resource planning systems, adopt cloud technologies and integrate AI capabilities to improve business processes and organisational efficiency.
Part Of PDO’s Wider Transformation
The five awards form part of PDO’s wider Journey of Transformation, For Oman, which places digitalisation and innovation among the key drivers of improved performance and competitiveness.
Through continued investment in digital capabilities, Omani talent and strategic partnerships, PDO says it is working towards smarter and more integrated operations while supporting the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040 and creating long-term value for Oman.
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