The UAE’s leading petrochemicals company Borouge announced today that it is collaborating with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to revolutionize its UAE plant operations.
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.
Company to deploy Agentic AI solutions
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.
“Borouge’s AI, Digitalization, and Technology (AIDT) transformation program 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,” said Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge.
AIDT program to generate $575 million in value this year
The initiative aims to deploy the proof-of-concept technologies to enhance Borouge’s operations across its Ruwais facilities in the UAE. Autonomous AI operations will enable Borouge to optimize production, reduce energy use and enhance safety while reducing costs at what will be the single largest petrochemical site in the world.
“Our collaboration with Borouge is a clear example of how joint efforts can accelerate innovation across industry. 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,” said George Bou Mitri, president of Honeywell Industrial Automation, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central Asia.
The project is a key component of Borouge’s companywide AIDT program, which is projected to generate $575 million in value this year. In 2024, Borouge’s diverse portfolio of over 200 AIDT initiatives—spanning operations, health and safety, sales, sustainability and product innovation—generated $573 million in value.
