Expand Energy Taps Thoughtworks to Scale Enterprise AI
North America’s largest natural gas producer is moving to modernize its operations by partnering with consultancy Thoughtworks. Expand Energy aims to transition from isolated pilot projects to a unified, enterprise-wide artificial intelligence framework by the end of 2026, targeting efficiency gains across its production and marketing divisions.

The multi-phase collaboration focuses on integrating AI strategy directly with technical execution. Rather than treating planning and implementation as separate silos, the partners intend to build a robust data and governance foundation capable of supporting agentic AI at scale. According to Josh Viets, chief operating officer at Expand Energy, the goal is to create a reliable backbone for the company’s long-term business objectives.
Thoughtworks will spearhead three primary workstreams: identifying high-value use cases, establishing enterprise-grade AI platforms, and deploying production-ready solutions. Manish Sateeja, senior vice president at Thoughtworks, noted that the initiative addresses a common industry hurdle where firms struggle to convert experimental concepts into tangible business value. By prioritizing evidence-based roadmaps over theoretical assumptions, the engagement seeks to embed AI capabilities directly into the company’s day-to-day energy operations.
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