Eni’s commitment to supercomputing is at the core of its decarbonisation strategy, supporting the creation and growth of new businesses related to the energy transition.
Eni has announced the completion and launch of a new supercomputing system (High Performance Computing - HPC) HPC6. HPC6 provides a significant increase in computational power to a peak of 606 PFlop/s, or over 600 quadrillion mathematical operations per second. The system has achieved a debut ranking of No.5. in the new TOP500’s list (released on November 18, 2024) of super computers. This is an excellent result that ranks HPC6 as first supercomputer in Europe, the world’s first industrial-use supercomputer and the only non-US system among the top 5 in the world.
The launch of HPC6 marks a pivotal moment in Eni’s decarbonisation strategy, where technology and innovation differentiate Eni’s approach and deliver value creation through the development of new businesses related to the energy transition.
For years, Eni has been leveraging supercomputing to optimize industrial plant operations, enhance the accuracy of geological and fluid dynamics studies for CO2 storage, develop more efficient batteries, optimize the biofuel supply chain, and develop innovative materials for applications in biochemistry. Eni has also used supercomputing to simulate plasma behavior in magnetic confinement fusion. HPC6’s significant computing power will continue the acceleration of Eni’s transformation process, enabling the identification of innovative, scalable, and economically sustainable solutions, and accelerating the development of new, high-potential businesses related to the energy transition.
The availability of a high computing power, such as HPC6, further strengthens the relationship between Eni and its Satellite companies and will play a key role in building new partnerships. Eni has always placed technology and innovation at the center of its strategy. It was one of the first companies in the world to invest in high-performance computing for industrial use. In recent years, the company has increasingly applied its research in computing across its work in the energy transition.
Eni’s CEO, Claudio Descalzi, stated: 'Innovation and the constant evolution of technologies are fundamental to maintaining and strengthening Eni's leadership in the energy transition. Technological advancements allow us to use energy more efficiently by reducing emissions and promoting the development of new energy solutions. We have integrated supercomputing throughout our entire business chain, transforming it into an indispensable lever for achieving Net Zero and creating value. Eni has developed a unique heritage of technological knowledge and programming that gives us a competitive advantage on the international stage and supports the speed of our transformation while simultaneously driving our growth.'
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Source: Eni
