Borouge has completed a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell, marking a significant step forward in digitalizing large-scale petrochemical operations.
The milestone supports Borouge’s strategy to enhance operational performance, strengthen long-term competitiveness, and accelerate value creation, while also contributing to ADNOC’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company through advanced industrial innovation.
Building on trials conducted in 2025, the proof of concept represents tangible progress toward developing the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room capable of supporting full-scale, real-time operations.
Conducted in a live production environment, the results demonstrate the potential to increase operational efficiency by up to 20 percent, enhance reliability by reducing downtime by 20 percent, and improve overall production performance while lowering operating costs by up to 15 percent.
The technology also strengthens process safety and supports more sustainable operations by significantly reducing energy consumption and associated emissions across the facility.
The initiative is a core component of Borouge’s AI, Digitalization & Technology (AIDT) program, which targeted $575 million in value generation in 2025 through a portfolio of AI- and digital-led initiatives. The program reflects the company’s continued focus on disciplined execution, operational impact and long-term value creation.
Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi CEO – Borouge
“This milestone reinforces Borouge’s commitment to accelerating growth, enhancing shareholder value, and driving efficiency. 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.”
Jim Masso, President and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation, noted that, “Our collaboration with Borouge demonstrates how AI-enabled autonomous operations can be deployed safely and effectively in a live production environment. This milestone highlights the potential of advanced connected solutions to deliver meaningful improvements in efficiency, reliability and operational performance at scale.”
Building on the successful proof of concept with Honeywell, Borouge will continue to advance autonomous operations, further demonstrating their potential and assessing pathways to scale the technology across its Ruwais facilities.
