Maximizing Gas Efficiency and Sustainability Through SMART: A Digital Approach to Demand Forecasting and Supply Optimization.

Nasser Busbait, Senior Engineer at Aramco, brings over 11 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. His journey spans field operations, gas and NGL operations, and now oil supply planning and scheduling. He currently leads natural gas supply coordination, ensuring alignment between Aramco’s supply chain and market demand. With deep expertise in strategic planning and operations, Nasser plays a key role in optimizing energy efficiency. He shares insights on “Maximizing Gas Efficiency and Sustainability Through SMART: A Digital Approach to Demand Forecasting and Supply Optimization.

He will share his views on leveraging the SMART tool for real-time demand forecasting and optimized supply planning, a critical enabler for enhancing operational agility and ensuring seamless alignment between supply and fluctuating energy demand. By utilizing advanced data analytics and digital integration, the SMART tool empowers more informed decision-making across Aramco’s natural gas network. He will also delve into strategies for enhancing gas allocation to national power generation facilities during peak consumption periods, ensuring stability and reliability in the kingdom’s energy infrastructure. Additionally, he will highlight the use of predictive analytics to strategically schedule equipment outages and maintain optimal pipeline inventory health, reducing unplanned disruptions. Through this digital-first approach, he aims to demonstrate how maximizing natural gas production directly contributes to reducing crude oil burn and minimizing CO₂ emissions—advancing both economic efficiency and sustainability goals within Aramco’s broader energy strategy.