The College of Industrial Management for Oil and Gas, in cooperation with the Electronic Computing Center at the University of Basra for Oil and Gas, organized a scientific seminar this morning, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, entitled: “Artificial Intelligence in the Oil and Energy Sector: From Challenges to Smart Solutions.” The seminar featured presentations by Dr. Baqir Nasser Abdul Samad, a guest of the College of Industrial Management for Oil and Gas, and Mr. Walid Ishaq Hamid, Assistant Chief Engineer, both faculty members at the Basra Oil Training Institute. The seminar was moderated by Dr. Mustafa Abdul Aziz Mutlaq, an assistant professor at the college.
The seminar addressed the importance of artificial intelligence in the oil and energy sector, focusing on the challenges facing the sector and proposed smart solutions.
Main Themes:
1- Challenges:
- Data Analysis: The difficulty of handling big data and identifying useful patterns.
- Cybersecurity: The increased risks associated with relying on digital systems.
- Integration: The difficulty of integrating AI technologies with traditional systems.
- Skills Shortage: The need for qualified specialists to understand and apply these technologies.
2-Smart Solutions:
- Machine Learning: Using technologies such as machine learning to improve operational efficiency.
- Data Analysis: Advanced tools for data analysis and trend prediction.
- Cybersecurity: AI solutions for monitoring systems and detecting threats.
- Process Automation: Improving maintenance and production using robots and intelligent systems.
Recommendations: - The need to strengthen cooperation between companies and academic institutions to develop skills.
- Investing in research and development to adopt the latest technologies.
- Establishing regulatory frameworks that support innovation and protect data.
Conclusion: The symposium emphasized that artificial intelligence represents a significant opportunity to improve performance and sustainability in the oil and energy sector, provided that current challenges are overcome.The seminar featured a dialogue and contributions from the attendees, enriching the discussion with their opinions and suggestions. The Dean of the College thanked the Director of the Basra Oil Training Institute for their academic cooperation, and also expressed his gratitude to the faculty members who presented at the seminar.
