Austin, Texas (May 7, 2026) — Enverus, the leading energy data analytics platform, successfully concluded its annual EVOLVE Conference, held May 4–6 in Houston, Texas.
The company’s flagship customer conference brought together 840 attendees from across oil and gas, power and renewables, capital markets and technology to examine how data, analytics and artificial intelligence are reshaping decision‑making across the energy value chain. EVOLVE 2026 featured nearly 45 individual sessions across five tracks and two technical theater tracks, with Enverus ONE® serving as the unifying platform across data, workflows and decision‑making showcased throughout the event.
In his opening keynote, Enverus CEO Manuj Nikhanj outlined how artificial intelligence is transforming the energy industry by closing the gap between insight and execution. He emphasized that competitive advantage in the AI era will be defined not by access to models alone, but by the ability to embed proprietary data and institutional knowledge into real‑world workflows. Nikhanj positioned Enverus ONE as a purpose‑built, governed AI platform designed to amplify human expertise and deliver faster, more consistent decision‑making across the energy value chain.
“EVOLVE is where we move beyond conversation and show how technology is actually being applied across real energy workflows,” said Manuj Nikhanj, CEO of Enverus. “As volatility and uncertainty continue to define the energy landscape, bringing data, analytics and AI together in a single, decision‑grade platform is becoming essential, not optional.”
At EVOLVE 2026, Enverus also announced LifeSaver, a new field safety initiative being developed with Continental Resources, BPX Energy, Chord Energy and Ranger Energy Services. Built on the Enverus ONE platform, LifeSaver is designed to help protect workers in dynamic field environments by delivering timely, job‑specific safety guidance directly to field crews, supporting safer decisions before and during work. Field pilots are planned during 2026, beginning in the Bakken oil fields of North Dakota, reflecting a shared industry commitment to using technology to help people go home safe at the end of every shift.
Throughout the first two days of the conference, Enverus subject matter experts and customers shared insights showing that global energy markets are entering a more constrained and complex phase, defined less by surplus and more by uncertainty, discipline and structural change. Presentations spanning upstream, oilfield services, global gas and LNG, North American equities and power markets pointed to tightening supply conditions, uneven price signals and widening performance gaps driven by capital allocation, basin-level differentiation and balance-sheet strength. As volatility persists, speakers emphasized scenario planning, flexibility and cost discipline as essential tools for navigating the next phase of the cycle.
Power and natural gas were featured prominently as shifting demand dynamics, particularly data center growth and AI-driven load, collide with infrastructure constraints, siting challenges and global competition for supply. Analysts highlighted how these forces are reshaping long-term economics, from global LNG flows and upstream supply gaps to where value is created in power markets and asset valuations. Together, discussions at EVOLVE reinforced a central theme: energy security, speed of execution and informed decision-making are becoming decisive advantages as industry conditions continue to evolve.
Other notable speakers included:
- Kyle Haustveit, Department of Energy Assistant Secretary, Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
- Marko Papic, Chief Strategist, BCA Research
- Bilal Khan, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone
- Stephen Trauber, Chairman and Global Head of Energy & Clean Technology, Moelis & Company
In addition to showcasing the Enverus ONE platform, Enverus expanded its focus on AI education and workforce readiness with the launch of an energy‑specific, executive‑level AI Certificate program. Designed to help senior leaders guide their organizations through practical AI adoption, the program culminated in 15 executives completing on‑site instruction and hands‑on training during EVOLVE week. Enverus emphasized that responsible, scalable AI adoption depends not only on advanced technology, but also on informed leadership, strong governance and a shared foundation for applying AI confidently across real energy workflows.
“Enverus has the breadth and unique position to have all the data,” added Jonny Brumley, president of Presta Petroleum LLC and a certified Enverus AI Fundamentals for Energy Executives participant. “This gives it a differential answer that competitors don’t have.”
To learn more about Enverus ONE or request a demonstration, visit Enverus.com/enverus‑one.
About Enverus
Enverus is the energy industry’s AI and data platform, serving more than 8,000 energy companies across 50 countries. Built on 25+ years of proprietary intelligence — 2.7 petabytes of continuously updated data, 350 million+ courthouse records, and $500 billion+ in annual transactions covering the full energy value chain across upstream, midstream, power, renewables, utilities, and capital markets. Enverus is 100% dedicated to energy. Learn more at Enverus.com.
