Borouge completes AI proof of concept in Ruwais
Borouge has successfully completed a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, in collaboration with Honeywell. This is in line with Borouge’s strategy to enhance operational performance while strengthening long-term competitiveness. The milestone contributes to the development of the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room for full-scale, real-time operations.
The initiative is a core component of Borouge's AI, Digitalisation & Technology (AIDT) programme, which targeted $575 million in value generation in 2025 through a portfolio of AI-and digital-led initiatives.
Tangible benefits
With a chief focus on boosting performance and competitiveness, trials were conducted in a live production environment, with results indicating a rise in efficiency by up to 20%, reduced downtime by 20%, and lowered operating costs by up to 15%.
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.”
Jim Masso, President and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation, commented: “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.”
Looking ahead
The Borouge-Honeywell partnership was announced in June last year, with the former’s AIDT programme working to set new standards in operations, innovation and business performance. Looking ahead, Borouge will advance work to further demonstrate the potential of autonomous operations and assess opportunities to scale the technology across its Ruwais facilities. The company is working to transform autonomous operations massively, with a big-picture vision of optimising production and enhancing safety while reducing energy use and costs.
