Borouge advances AI autonomous operations at Ruwais Facility

Borouge has successfully completed a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell, and supporting Borouge’s strategy to enhance operational performance, reinforce long-term competitiveness, and contribute to ADNOC’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company

The proof of concept is a step toward developing the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room for full-scale, real-time operations. Conducted in a live production environment, the results exhibit the potential to increase efficiency by 20%, improve reliability by reducing downtime by 20%, and enhance performance while decreasing operating costs by up to 15%.

The technology also improves process safety and supports sustainable operations by reducing energy consumption and associated emissions.

Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, chief executive officer of Borouge, said, “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.”

This initiative is a key component of Borouge’s AI, Digitalisation and Technology (AIDT) programme, which targeted a sum of $575m in value generation in 2025 through a portfolio of AI- and digital-led initiatives.

Jim Masso, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation, said, “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.”