How SLB’s XD strategy is redefining digital transformation in the energy industry
Nov 03, 2025
In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast, Edo Hoekstra, Business Line Director for Subsurface Workflows at SLB, dives deep into how the company’s XD strategy is accelerating digital transformation across the energy sector. From integrating AI and machine learning into flagship applications like Petrel and Techlog to enabling seamless cloud interoperability through the Delfi and Lumi platforms, Edo explains how SLB is helping energy organisations evolve at their own pace. He also shares insights on customer adoption, the shift toward agile cloud environments, and how “agentic” AI-driven workflows are set to shape the next phase of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation in subsurface operations.
Meet our expert guest speaker

Edo Hoekstra
Business Line Director for Subsurface Workflows
SLB
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