Deep tech development leader, nybl, announces Saudi tech collaboration with NOV at LEAP 2025

February 14, 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi technological pioneer nybl, renowned for its science-based deep tech and artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, has announced a technology collaboration with global energy industry leader and US-based company NOV (NYSE: NOV). This alliance is a pivotal step forward for nybl’s strategic growth plan, aiming to enhance AI offerings to the Oil & Gas (O&G) industry.

nybl Founder & CEO Noor Alnahhas said “Our strategic relationship with NOV reinforces nybl’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge artificial intelligence to the industries that power humanity. Energy drives every aspect of our lives, and by integrating nybl’s AI into NOV’s Max™ Production software suite, we are advancing the oil and gas industry with enhanced upstream production solutions. This collaboration is a testament to nybl’s vision of developing world-class technology in Saudi Arabia and exporting it globally. By bringing Saudi-born innovation to the US market, we are not only expanding nybl’s global footprint but also contributing to the Kingdom’s economic diversification and technological leadership in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.”

nybl and NOV joining forces will mark an important milestone in advancing upstream production technologies. The collaboration will integrate nybl’s AI and analytics with NOV’s Max Production suite within the Max Platform™, providing real-time operational insights to optimize efficiency, predict equipment failures, and maximize production for oil and gas operators.

Matt Gipson, Sr. Vice President of NOV’s Artificial Lift business unit stated, “Working with nybl represents a forward-thinking collaboration that demonstrates the value of international collaboration in the tech domain.”  By integrating nybl technology with NOV’s Max Production software suite, we are empowering operators to optimize well production and equipment performance, resulting in greater returns throughout the life of their assets.  Together, NOV and nybl are poised to set a new standard for innovation in upstream production optimization technologies.”

nybl and NOV are committed to generating the most innovative solutions for the oil and gas sector. The recent alliance underscores this commitment, bringing together the best of AI and platform solutions, and serves as a compelling example for future strategic collaborations in the Kingdom’s dynamic energy sector.