Oilfields are moving towards digitalization—the future belongs to code, not crude oil

The oil and gas industry is rapidly shifting from manual labor to AI-driven positions, with the number of AI-related jobs growing by 300% over the past three years. Major companies are investing billions of dollars in digital transformation, focusing on predictive analytics, automated drilling and machine learning to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. While traditional positions are declining, new opportunities emerge in the fields of data science and digital engineering, supported by skills retraining programs and technical cooperation.