Eni Launches 861-PFlops HPC7, Pushing Combined Computing Power Past 1 Exaflop
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Updated · Eni SpA · Jun 23
Eni Launches 861-PFlops HPC7, Pushing Combined Computing Power Past 1 Exaflop
3 articles · Updated · Eni SpA · Jun 23
Summary
HPC7 debuted with 861 PFlops/s peak capacity, placing Eni sixth in the latest TOP500 ranking, second in Europe and first globally for industrial-use high-performance computing.
Combined with HPC6, the new system lifts Eni above the exascale threshold to 1,048 sustained PFlops/s and 1,467 peak PFlops/s, surpassing the older machine that still ranks eighth worldwide.
HPC7 uses more than 3,400 computing nodes and nearly 14,000 GPUs in a hybrid CPU-GPU architecture, while posting 65.426 GFlops/W to rank 11th on the Green500 efficiency list.
Eni said the supercomputing pair will support exploration, plant optimization, CO2 storage studies, biofuels, fusion research and internal AI development as part of its decarbonization and energy-transition strategy.
Will Eni's new supercomputer accelerate the energy transition or just perfect fossil fuel extraction?
Ranking 6th globally, how does a private energy firm's supercomputer challenge state-owned systems?
Is Eni's massive new supercomputer already a stepping stone to a quantum future?
Eni’s Exaflop Supercomputers: HPC6 and HPC7 Redefine Industrial Computing for the Energy Transition
Overview
Eni has reached a major milestone in high-performance computing by combining the power of its HPC6 and newly launched HPC7 supercomputers. Together, these systems deliver over 1,000 petaflops of sustained performance, surpassing the exaflop threshold and placing Eni at the forefront of industrial supercomputing worldwide. The introduction of HPC7, with its impressive peak and sustained capacities, has significantly strengthened Eni’s computational capabilities. This achievement highlights Eni’s commitment to technological leadership and continuous innovation, ensuring it remains a global leader in advanced supercomputing for the energy sector.