Boosts performance and competitiveness
Borouge recently announced the successful completion of a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell.
The milestone supports Borouge’s strategy to enhance operational performance, strengthen long-term competitiveness, and contribute to ADNOC’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.
Building on trials conducted in 2025, the proof-of-concept marks tangible progress toward developing the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room for full-scale, real-time operations.
Increased efficiency
Conducted in a live production environment, the results indicate the potential to increase efficiency by up to 20%, enhancement of reliability by reducing downtime by 20%, and improve production performance while lowering operating costs by up to 15%.
The technology also enhances process safety and supports more sustainable operations by significantly reducing energy consumption and associated emissions.
“By advancing autonomous operations in partnership with Honeywell, we are strengthening our competitive position, supporting ADNOC’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company,” asserted Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer, Borouge.
Core component
The initiative is a core component of Borouge’s AI, Digitalisation & Technology (AIDT) programme, which targeted US$ 575mn in value generation in 2025 through a portfolio of AI- and digital-led initiatives.
“This milestone highlights the potential of advanced connected solutions to deliver meaningful improvements in efficiency, reliability and operational performance at scale,” commented Jim Masso, President and CEO, Honeywell Process Automation.
