SLB (NYSE: SLB), a global leader in energy technology, has announced the launch of Tela™, an advanced agentic AI assistant developed to revolutionize operations across the upstream energy industry. Designed to go beyond automation, Tela harnesses agentic artificial intelligence to enhance workflows, improve decision-making, and deliver measurable business value.
Unlike traditional AI tools that execute predefined tasks, Tela applies an agentic approach that allows it to observe, plan, act, and learn autonomously. Embedded within SLB’s suite of digital applications and platforms, Tela enables users to engage through a natural, conversational interface — positioning AI as a proactive collaborator rather than a passive tool. This design empowers energy professionals to achieve greater productivity, efficiency, and consistency across complex operational environments.
Following a structured five-step process of observation, planning, generation, action, and learning, Tela’s agents are capable of understanding context, interpreting data, and continuously optimizing results. Whether analyzing well logs, predicting drilling challenges, or fine-tuning equipment performance, Tela can operate in partnership with human users or function independently to deliver faster, smarter decisions that support safer and more efficient operations.
Rakesh Jaggi, President of Digital and Integration at SLB, described Tela as a major leap forward in AI-driven industrial innovation. “Technology like Tela represents a fundamental shift in how artificial intelligence supports the energy sector — from exploration to production,” he said. “As the industry faces growing technical complexity and a leaner workforce, Tela bridges that gap. It doesn’t just automate; it understands objectives, evaluates scenarios, and takes informed action. Tela combines SLB’s century of domain expertise with modern digital intelligence, amplifying human capability and transforming how work gets done.”
Built specifically for the energy industry and powered by SLB’s Lumi™ data and AI platform, Tela integrates large language models (LLMs) with domain foundation models (DFMs) to interpret technical data, generate insights, and adapt workflows dynamically. The Lumi platform allows users to build, manage, and customize their own Tela agents, as well as integrate partner-developed solutions aligned with their operational goals.
“The true potential of agentic AI lies not only in accelerating workflows but in its ability to perceive entire systems, anticipate needs, and respond intelligently,” Mr Jaggi added. “In oil and gas, this means driving innovation, enabling faster and more confident decision-making, and shaping the future of energy operations.” Tela is now available across SLB’s digital platforms and software solutions, with flexible deployment options both on the cloud and on premises.
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company dedicated to advancing energy innovation for a balanced planet. Operating in over 100 countries and employing a diverse workforce representing nearly twice as many nationalities, SLB focuses on driving digital transformation in oil and gas, decarbonizing industries, and developing next-generation energy systems that accelerate the global energy transition.
