Empowering pipeline operators with AI‑driven simulations

Atmos Intelligent Optimizer (AIO) is an AI-driven decision support solution that helps pipeline operators improve performance and financial outcomes.

By combining advanced AI with accurate hydraulic simulation from Atmos SIM, AIO enables faster, more confident decision making while maintaining safety, compliance and security of supply.

AIO does not replace operator judgment. It offers intelligent support by validating operational plans through fast and accurate transient simulation.

The challenge

Pipeline networks are complex and constantly changing.

Demand shifts, facilities can have outages or require maintenance, gas compositions are evolving with the introduction of hydrogen or biomethane, both liquid and gas pipelines are experiencing high energy costs. These factors make it increasingly difficult to determine the best course of action, especially during abnormal events.

At the same time, operators must reduce costs, lower emissions and maintain reliability.

The solution: AIO

AIO combines large language model (LLM) capabilities with Atmos’ proven hydraulic simulation engine of Atmos SIM to quickly evaluate and validate different operating strategies and provide recommendations.

Instead of generic AI outputs, every recommendation is tested against real network behavior, ensuring it is practical, explainable and safe to implement.

How AIO works

  • Uses the current hydraulic state from Atmos SIM
  • Incorporates nominations, forecasts and facility availability
  • Evaluates strategies using simulation and optimization
  • Recommends actions aligned with operator-defined objectives

Why AIO is different

  • Simulation-validated decisions, not generic AI advice
  • Combines Large Language Models with proven hydraulic modeling
  • Operator-defined optimization goals 
  • An AI expert for control room operations
  • Can provide setpoints for fully autonomous pipeline control

Operational and financial benefits

AIO helps operators:

  • Make faster, more confident decisions
  • Reduce operational risk and complexity
  • Lower energy and fuel costs
  • Increase revenue by maximizing capacity
  • Improve efficiency and margins

Operators can achieve significant annual savings depending on network size and operation.

Supporting the energy transition

AIO supports evolving pipeline networks:

  • Compatible with hydrogen and biomethane
  • Helps reduce emissions through optimized energy use 
  • Enables more flexible and efficient operations

An operator’s digital assistant

AIO acts as a digital assistant in the control room, helping operators understand the impact of decisions before they are applied.

The result is safer operations, better decisions and improved performance across the network.

Take the next step toward smarter, more efficient pipeline operations

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