Powering Energy Innovation: SLB’s Transformative Use of Advanced CAE Simulation Technologies

At the GTC 2025 conference, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the critical role of energy as he introduced new GPU and data center hardware featuring improved energy efficiency, measured by throughput of tokens per megawatt. As high-performance computing and AI workloads demand more power, the energy sector is rapidly evolving through investments in new sources and methods. This evolution was highlighted in a presentation by SLB and Rescale, showcasing how advanced simulation technologies powered by NVIDIA hardware are revolutionizing the energy industry. By leveraging GPU hardware and specialized HPC and AI software, SLB has achieved significant improvements in speed and cost efficiency for engineering analysis, particularly in complex simulations such as those for downhole equipment. Rescale's cloud platform, which supports SLB's innovative computer-aided engineering approach, enables high-fidelity simulations that enhance oil well productivity and reduce maintenance costs. The collaboration between SLB and Rescale exemplifies a virtuous cycle of computing and energy innovation, where GPU optimization and AI surrogate models drive performance improvements and sustainability in energy production.