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Cognite has announced a long-term frame agreement with Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) to enhance Equinor’s digital capabilities in support of its energy transition and security initiatives. Utilizing Cognite Data Fusion® as a module in Equinor’s OMNIA data architecture, this collaboration aims to accelerate value capture from digitalization efforts. The agreement builds upon a prior partnership established in December 2021 and emphasizes the creation of a future-proof data architecture to enable effective data extraction and contextualization.

Equinor has implemented Data Gumbo's smart contract platform to automate payments for Integrated Drilling and Well Services Day Rates on the Johan Sverdrup and Troll assets. This implementation marks the first live use of smart contracts in offshore oil and gas drilling, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual invoicing steps from over 60 to just 2-3. The goal is to achieve over 80% contract automation coverage by Q4 2022. Smart contracts intend to eliminate 95% of payment delays and errors, significantly benefiting both Equinor and its suppliers.

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X), Equinor US Holdings (NYSE: EQNR), and Shell US Gas & Power (NYSE: SHEL) have established a Cooperation Agreement to develop a clean energy hub in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This initiative aims to create job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and significantly reduce carbon emissions by focusing on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) along with hydrogen production. The project aligns with the shared goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Funding applications will be submitted to the US Department of Energy.

Data Gumbo has launched a new office in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, to enhance its regional presence and capitalize on smart contract network opportunities. The company, backed by Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, aims to support the $652 billion Middle East energy market. Data Gumbo reported a 550% annual revenue growth and signed 13 implementations with major industrial clients, including Equinor. Andrew Bruce, CEO, emphasized the commitment to long-term growth and offering increased access to their GumboNet smart contract network.

Equinor has partnered with Data Gumbo to implement the GumboNet smart contract network in its drilling and well services operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. This contract aims to automate invoicing and contracts, reducing processing time from weeks to days. With 99.7% invoice accuracy achieved during trials, the initiative seeks to eliminate 95% of payment delays and invoicing errors. The collaboration marks a significant step toward improving efficiency and transparency in Equinor’s operations.

Equinor and Cognite have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Equinor's data capabilities using Cognite’s DataOps technology within Equinor's OMNIA architecture on Microsoft Azure. This collaboration aims to develop tools for data-driven insights across Equinor's global operations. Equinor seeks to create a competitive edge through improved data accessibility and insight generation, with a focus on data liberation and contextualization to support decision-making processes. The partnership is part of Equinor's broader ambition to lead in digital transformation within the energy sector.