Project Light – Empowering Culture for Sustainable Excellence

Initiated in 2023, ADNOC Offshore’ s Project Light is a strategic transformation initiative focused on operational excellence, digital integration, sustainability and bringing out cost conscious culture. Driven by people-led innovation, it aligns with ADNOC’s long-term vision and values. Through strong leadership support and cross-functional collaboration, Project Light delivered tangible improvements in efficiency, cost optimization, and environmental performance.

Objectives

The project aimed to enhance operational efficiency, embed digital technologies, and promote sustainable practices. It focused on empowering employees, optimizing cost, embedding new technologies and minimizing environmental impact, and supporting ADNOC’s strategic priorities.

Actions

Key actions included deploying advanced analytics, launching targeted training programs, and implementing energy-efficient technologies. Cross-functional teams identified improvement opportunities, while leadership ensured alignment and sustained momentum.

Results

Project Light delivered measurable outcomes: Optimized cost, reduced energy consumption, improved efficiency, and increased employee engagement. These results translated into substantial cost savings ($0.84 billion in OPEX, $3.8 billion in CAPEX & $2.3 billion in production revenue) during 2023-2024, reinforcing ADNOC Offshore’s leadership in sustainable energy operations.

Lessons Learned

The initiative underscored the importance of people-led transformation represented in:

• People-led transformation driven by inclusion, innovation, and clarity.
• Digital tools like RVT boost transparency and collaboration.
• Agile development and leadership support ensure platform success.
• Culture change and sustainability aligned with national goals.

Conclusion

Project Light sets a benchmark for excellence in energy operations that not only enhanced performance but also created a resilient, future-ready workforce setting a new benchmark for transformation in the energy sector.