Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Eni Build One of the World’s Most Powerful Enterprise Supercomputers for AI
- HPE is building a next-generation supercomputer called HPC6 for Eni, one of the world’s largest energy providers
- HPC6 will be one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers owned by an enterprise
- The supercomputer will be installed in Eni’s energy efficient Green Data Center in Italy and will support Eni’s research on new energy sources, including renewable energy
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The announcement of Eni's investment in a high-performance computing system (HPC6) represents a strategic move within the energy sector. The integration of such advanced computational capabilities is indicative of the industry's shift towards more intensive data analysis and simulation to drive innovation, particularly in the context of the energy transition. The HPC6's role in enhancing Eni's ability to discover and develop new energy sources, including renewables, signifies a trend where energy companies are increasingly leveraging technology to achieve net-zero targets.
The theoretical peak performance of 600 petaFLOP/s positions the HPC6 among the most powerful supercomputers in the industrial sector. This leap in computational power can potentially shorten the time frame for research and development of sustainable energy solutions, leading to a more rapid deployment of such technologies. From an investment perspective, this could translate into a competitive advantage for Eni, as it may result in cost efficiencies and a more robust portfolio of energy offerings in the long run.
The inclusion of HPE's direct liquid-cooling (DLC) capabilities in Eni's Green Data Center aligns with broader sustainability efforts within the tech and energy industries. DLC technology is an innovative approach to reducing the energy footprint of data centers, which are traditionally significant consumers of electricity. By minimizing power consumption, Eni not only reduces operational costs but also supports its decarbonization goals. The emphasis on energy efficiency, as evidenced by HPE's ranking in the Green500 list, underscores the importance of sustainability in corporate strategies.
Furthermore, the deployment of the HPE Slingshot Interconnect and HPE Cray ClusterStor E1000 storage system is a nod to the growing necessity for scalable and efficient data management solutions. As Eni's research intensifies, the need for robust network and storage infrastructures that can handle exascale workloads becomes paramount. These technologies will be critical in managing the vast amounts of data generated by AI, modeling and simulation, enabling Eni to maintain a sustainable yet high-performance computing environment.
Eni's adoption of the HPE Cray EX4000 systems, powered by AMD EPYC CPUs and AMD Instinct accelerators, reflects the ongoing evolution of computational technology in supporting complex workloads. These components are at the forefront of supercomputing, sharing lineage with the world's fastest supercomputer, which is a testament to their capabilities in handling AI, modeling and simulation tasks. The technological synergy between HPE's hardware and Eni's scientific objectives could lead to groundbreaking advancements in the energy field.
For stakeholders, the implications are multifaceted. On one hand, there is the potential for Eni to streamline operations and enhance profitability through more efficient resource exploration and extraction processes. On the other hand, the high upfront costs associated with such cutting-edge technology could impact short-term financials. However, the long-term benefits, such as improved discovery rates of energy resources and the development of new technologies, may justify the initial investment.
Eni’s HPC6 supercomputer will accelerate AI modeling and simulation to boost energy transition
- HPE will build Eni’s next-generation supercomputer to deliver artificial intelligence, modeling and simulation capabilities to sustain the path to energy transition
- HPC6 will be one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers dedicated to industrial use
HPC6 will be built with HPE Cray EX4000 systems featuring AMD EPYC™ CPUs and AMD Instinct™ accelerators, the same innovations powering the world’s fastest supercomputer to support data and image-intensive workloads across artificial intelligence (AI), modeling, and simulation. The system will augment Eni’s existing research that is focused on studying and identifying new energy sources, including renewable energy. HPC6 will increase Eni’s available computational power to a theoretical peak performance of 600 quadrillion (600 followed by 15 zeroes) floating point operations per second, or 600 petaFLOP/s.
“Businesses are finding themselves balancing the huge business opportunities enabled by their AI investments with the responsibility of mitigating the environmental impact of these powerful systems,” said Antonio Neri, president and CEO of HPE. “As the leader in developing energy efficient AI and supercomputing solutions, HPE is uniquely positioned to help organizations minimize power consumption while maximizing business outcomes. We are excited to play a role in Eni’s commitment to decarbonization supported by digitalization and innovation.”
Eni’s HPC6 will be installed in the company’s energy efficient Green Data Center in
"Fueling AI-driven research using supercomputing will significantly drive scientific discovery and accelerate innovation,” said Claudio Bassoli, president and managing director of HPE Italy. “We are proud that Eni has entrusted HPE with this pivotal project that prioritizes energy efficiency in its mission to advance discovery and development of new energy sources.”
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