Borouge Plc Collaborates with Honeywell to Pioneer AI-Powered Autonomous Operations in UAE
Borouge Plc has announced a strategic collaboration with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations—an initiative set to revolutionise plant operations in the UAE. This partnership is poised to deliver the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room, capable of full-scale, real-time operation, and will establish a new benchmark for AI integration in petrochemicals.
According to Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Borouge’s Chief Executive Officer, “Borouge’s AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme is setting new standards in operations, innovation and business performance. By collaborating with global AI leaders such as Honeywell, we are accelerating growth, driving efficiency, and enhancing shareholder value. This project further strengthens Borouge’s competitive edge as we continue to deliver on our ambitious AIDT roadmap.”
The agreement will leverage both companies’ strengths in process technology and autonomous control, aiming to identify and implement Agentic AI solutions and advanced machine learning algorithms. These innovations are expected to unlock new opportunities for boosting plant performance and operational excellence.
As George Bou Mitri, President of Honeywell Industrial Automation, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Central Asia, stated, “By integrating AI and automation technologies into core operations, we are helping unlock new levels of efficiency, safety, and performance. This agreement shows how advanced technologies, applied with purpose, can reshape industrial operations at scale.”
The initiative will begin with deployments at Borouge’s Ruwais facilities, acting as a testbed to showcase the transformative potential of these technologies. It forms a central part of Borouge’s company-wide AIDT programme, which is expected to generate $575 million in value in 2025. Last year, the company’s over 200 AIDT initiatives, spanning fields such as operations, health and safety, sales, sustainability, and product innovation, delivered $573 million in value.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Borouge’s commitment to staying at the forefront of AI and digital innovation, reshaping not only its own operations but also setting a precedent for the region’s industrial landscape.
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