Abu Dhabi: Borouge Plc has announced its collaboration with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to revolutionize plant operations in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration between Borouge and Honeywell is set to deliver the petrochemical industry's first AI-driven control room designed for full-scale, real-time operation, establishing a new standard for the future of AI in petrochemicals. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge, noted that their AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme is setting new standards in operations, innovation, and business performance. By partnering with global AI leaders like Honeywell, Borouge aims to accelerate growth, drive efficiency, and enhance shareholder value, further strengthening its competitive edge.
As part of the collaboration agreement, both companies will bring their expertise in process technology and autonomous control capabilities to identify new opportunities to deploy Agentic AI solutions and advanced machine learning algorithms. George Bou Mitri, President of Honeywell Industrial Automation, Middle East, Trkiye, Africa, Central Asia, emphasized that by integrating AI and automation technologies into core operations, new levels of efficiency, safety, and performance can be unlocked. This agreement showcases how advanced technologies can reshape industrial operations at scale.
The initiative seeks to deploy proof-of-concept technologies to enhance Borouge's operations across its Ruwais facilities in the UAE. The project is a key component of Borouge's company-wide AIDT programme, projected to generate $575 million in value this year. In 2024, Borouge's portfolio of over 200 AIDT initiatives, spanning operations, health and safety, sales, sustainability, and product innovation, generated $573 million in value.
