Applied Computing

The next generation of FEL – KBR FORESITE, powered by Orbital

Where Orbital runs today across refining, petrochemicals and LNG.

Orbital Unlocks 25% Efficiency Improvements in Simulated Distillation Process

Orbital Process Simulation Identifies $119K Savings in Annual Hydrotreater Operations

Physics-grounded AI on the F5 PO/MTBE unit at Port Neches, verified by the engineers who run the plant.

Indorama Ventures put Orbital on one of the largest MTBE units in the world, then asked its own engineers to find the gaps. They found reasons to expand it instead.

Applied Computing strengthens leadership for Orbital, its foundation model for energy operations, by appointing Stephen Fowler as Senior Advisor.

Applied Computing unveils the next generation of Orbital at ADIPEC 2026, built on a world model for energy and designed for frontline engineers.

Applied Computing shares announcements and media coverage about the company.

British AI firm Applied Computing raises £9m to bring Superintelligence to the energy industry

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Orbital integrates operating data, process physics, and engineering knowledge to help teams analyze plants and assess changes.

How Applied Computing collects, uses, stores and shares the personal information of job applicants.

Applied Computing explains how it collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information from its website.

Applied Computing secures $20M Series A funding to develop an AI foundation model tailored for the oil, gas, and petrochemical sector. The London-based startup, backed by KBR and Databricks Ventures, aims to address inefficiencies in facilities that underutilize available sensor data. Co-founder Callum Adamson highlights the challenge of integrating sensor readings with engineering documentation to improve operational performance.

Jul 2026AI InsiderNews article

Applied Computing raises a $20 million Series A to build Orbital, a foundation AI model that combines sensor data, physics-based modeling, and a language model to predict conditions across oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities. Led by KBR with participation from Databricks Ventures, the round will fund international expansion and research and engineering hires. The London startup says energy companies use Orbital to investigate facility anomalies and model potential fixes.

Jul 2026TechCrunchNews article

Applied Computing launches a Bangalore office to expand its AI solutions for energy operators. The British firm specializes in foundational AI for industrial applications and will hire locally for roles in AI research, engineering, energy modeling, and commercial operations. India’s growing energy sector drives this strategic move, positioning the country as a key market for next-generation industrial AI.

Dec 2025Tech.euNews article

A startup founder argues AI could mitigate closures of European refineries and petrochemical plants. The industry faces severe operational challenges, according to the expert. The technology may optimize efficiency or reduce costs in refining operations.

Jul 2025ForbesNews article