Qatar Shell, QASR Technologies Announce Strategic Collaboration To Advance AI-Driven Reservoir Analysis

Qatar Shell, through the Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre (QSRTC), has announced a 12-month strategic collaboration with QASR Technologies, a Qatar-based technology company specialising in AI-powered subsurface reservoir simulation for the oil and gas industry.

QASR Technologies, a startup spun out from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), was founded by Dr Ahmad Abushaikha and incubated at the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP).

The company brings advanced expertise in artificial intelligence and data analysis to improve how underground energy reserves are studied and managed.

“This collaboration is a powerful example of how we can actively support Qatar’s innovation landscape,” said Misfer al-Bidaiwi, Vice-President of Pearl GTL at Qatar Shell.

“It reflects our deep commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering opportunities for knowledge transfer, research and development. By partnering with QASR Technologies, we are not only investing in homegrown expertise, but we are also helping to cultivate a culture of innovation that aligns with the ambitions of Qatar National Vision 2030.”

The partnership will focus on enhancing the analysis of underground pressure and flow data using AI, making the process faster and more accurate.

This will significantly reduce the time required to understand complex subsurface systems and improve decision-making in reservoir management.

Dr Abushaikha said: “We are deeply honoured to partner with Qatar Shell on this important collaboration. It highlights QASR Technologies’ strength in delivering cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions for more efficient and intelligent subsurface analysis.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing technological innovation and marks a meaningful step toward building a knowledge-based economy in Qatar, where local excellence plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy.”

This initiative supports Qatar’s national vision by supporting the transformation of academic research into practical solutions and providing local innovators with opportunities to grow and scale their ideas.

By partnering with QASR Technologies, Qatar Shell continues to invest in the future of Qatar’s energy sector and its growing knowledge economy.