Worley Consulting and Bloomfire Partner to Deliver Enterprise Intelligence for Energy, Chemicals, and Resources
Bloomfire has announced a strategic partnership with Worley Consulting to deliver advanced knowledge management and enterprise intelligence capabilities for organizations operating in asset-intensive sectors such as energy, chemicals, and natural resources. Through this collaboration, Bloomfire’s Enterprise Intelligence platform will be integrated into Worley Consulting’s portfolio of digital advisory services, enabling companies to transform how they manage, access, and apply information across their operations.
The partnership reflects the growing need among industrial organizations to move beyond traditional approaches to data storage and knowledge sharing. As businesses generate increasingly large volumes of information—from engineering documentation and operational data to project reports and regulatory compliance records—the challenge has shifted from collecting data to turning it into trusted knowledge that decision-makers can use effectively.
The Rise of Enterprise Intelligence
At the center of the collaboration is Bloomfire’s Enterprise Intelligence platform, developed by Bloomfire. The platform combines knowledge management technology with artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities, enabling organizations to centralize, organize, and analyze vast amounts of internal information.
Enterprise Intelligence focuses on making institutional knowledge more accessible and actionable. Instead of leaving data scattered across systems, documents, and teams, the platform creates a structured knowledge environment where employees can quickly locate reliable information and insights. This allows organizations to better leverage their collective expertise, streamline decision-making, and reduce operational risk.
For industries such as energy and chemicals—where projects often span decades and involve complex assets—maintaining accurate and accessible institutional knowledge is essential. Engineering specifications, safety procedures, operational history, and regulatory requirements must all be available to employees and stakeholders when needed.
Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Industrial Sectors
According to Worley Consulting executives, the partnership is designed to address a growing gap in industrial organizations: the disconnect between the abundance of data and the availability of trusted knowledge.
Fabricio Sousa, Global President of Worley Consulting, emphasized that many companies struggle not because they lack data, but because they lack systems that transform that data into usable insights.
“Industrial companies don’t lack data—they lack trusted, usable knowledge that can be applied when making critical decisions,” Sousa said. “By integrating enterprise intelligence directly into our customers’ workflows, we are enabling them to derive real value from their information while managing risk through improved knowledge governance.”
Through the partnership, Worley Consulting will incorporate Bloomfire’s platform into its advisory and digital transformation services. This integration allows organizations to embed knowledge management tools within daily workflows rather than treating them as standalone information repositories.
Expanding AI-Driven Digital Solutions
The Bloomfire collaboration also supports Worley Consulting’s broader strategy to expand its AI-enabled digital services. The consulting firm has been increasingly focused on applying artificial intelligence and advanced analytics across project delivery, operational planning, and strategic decision-making.
By integrating Enterprise Intelligence into its digital solutions, Worley Consulting aims to help clients create a trusted foundation for responsible AI adoption. In practice, this means ensuring that AI tools are built on reliable, well-governed knowledge sources rather than fragmented or inconsistent data.
The platform helps organizations manage knowledge across the entire lifecycle of industrial assets—from design and engineering to construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning. This lifecycle-based approach allows companies to structure information in ways that align with how assets actually function, making it easier for employees to find relevant insights when they need them.
Organizing Knowledge Around Industrial Operations
One of the key differentiators of the Enterprise Intelligence approach is its focus on aligning knowledge with real-world industrial workflows. Rather than relying on abstract data structures or generic document repositories, the system organizes information around the operational needs of asset-intensive industries.
This means engineers, project managers, safety teams, and executives can access curated knowledge related to specific assets, processes, or operational scenarios. By doing so, the platform helps ensure that decision-makers are working with accurate and contextually relevant information.
Barry Walker, Senior Vice President of AI and Machine Learning at Worley Consulting, explained that this operational alignment significantly improves how organizations use knowledge.
“When customers see knowledge structured around how industrial assets actually operate, their immediate reaction is that they need this capability,” Walker said. “The system allows organizations to preserve critical institutional knowledge, reduce operational risks at scale, and support continuous learning across the lifecycle of their assets.”
Preserving Institutional Knowledge
A major challenge facing many industrial organizations today is the loss of institutional knowledge as experienced employees retire or move on to new roles. In industries where projects can span multiple decades, the departure of key personnel can result in the loss of valuable insights about asset performance, operational procedures, and past project decisions.
Enterprise Intelligence platforms aim to address this challenge by capturing expertise and making it accessible across the organization. Knowledge that might previously have been stored in personal files, email chains, or informal communications can be documented, structured, and shared with teams globally.
This capability becomes especially important for multinational companies operating across multiple regions, facilities, and regulatory environments. With a centralized knowledge platform, organizations can ensure consistent access to information regardless of location.
Strengthening Knowledge Governance
Another important benefit of the partnership is improved knowledge governance. As organizations adopt AI technologies, ensuring the reliability and accountability of data becomes increasingly critical.
Bloomfire CEO Philip Brittan highlighted that many industries face similar challenges related to fragmented information ecosystems and gaps in AI accountability. Enterprise Intelligence platforms can help address these issues by providing a structured, governed knowledge infrastructure.
“For organizations facing challenges such as institutional knowledge loss, fragmented data systems, and questions around AI accountability, this partnership demonstrates what is possible when deep industry expertise is combined with modern Enterprise Intelligence infrastructure,” Brittan said.
He added that knowledge governance is becoming a competitive necessity for companies seeking to adopt advanced digital technologies.
“The question for many organizations is no longer whether they need this level of knowledge management and governance,” Brittan said. “The real question is how quickly they can deploy it to stay ahead in an increasingly complex industrial environment.”
Building Partnerships Based on Trust
Both companies emphasized that the success of the partnership depends not only on technology but also on strong collaboration and trust. Implementing enterprise intelligence systems in industrial environments requires careful attention to security, compliance, and customization.
Walker noted that Worley Consulting sought a technology partner capable of meeting the rigorous requirements of asset-intensive industries.
“Partnerships require more than advanced technology—they require trust,” Walker said. “We needed a partner capable of delivering cutting-edge AI search while understanding the security, compliance, and operational requirements associated with industrial assets.”
Bloomfire’s experience in enterprise knowledge management and its ability to adapt its platform for complex industry environments were key factors in the partnership.
Expanding Global Opportunities
The collaboration also creates new market opportunities for Bloomfire by leveraging Worley Consulting’s global presence and industry expertise. Worley operates in numerous countries and works with clients across the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.
Matt Fryar, Chief Sales Officer at Bloomfire, said the partnership allows the company to expand its reach into industries and markets that would be difficult to access independently.
“Worley operates globally with deep expertise across energy, chemicals, resources, and emerging technologies,” Fryar said. “That reach opens opportunities for our Enterprise Intelligence platform in markets we could not access alone.”
He added that the partnership reflects both the maturity of Bloomfire’s technology and the strong relationship already established through Worley’s internal use of the platform.
Supporting the Future of Industrial Intelligence
As industries continue to digitize operations and adopt artificial intelligence tools, the ability to manage and activate knowledge effectively will become increasingly important. Companies must ensure that information is not only stored securely but also structured in ways that support decision-making and innovation.
The partnership between Bloomfire and Worley Consulting represents a step toward this future, combining advanced AI-powered knowledge management with deep industry expertise. By integrating Enterprise Intelligence into digital advisory services, the two companies aim to help organizations unlock the full value of their information assets while improving operational efficiency, resilience, and long-term performance.
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