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Ten ways AI is expediting construction projects in the processing industry

Graycor: Gallagher, B.

This article provides 10 key areas in which AI can improve project delivery during project planning. 

Borouge to develop AI-powered autonomous UAE operations to accelerate growth and value creation ​

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.

Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan

Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan.

Jinggong Group, Yokogawa sign multi-faceted strategic partnership on mutual business development

Jinggong Holding Group Co. Ltd., a Chinese industrial conglomerate, and Yokogawa Electric Corp., a leader in industrial control and automation, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to explore the possibility of new business development and market expansion through collaboration in manufacturing optimization, energy management and other fields.

Honeywell drives industrial transition from automation to autonomy with new AI-enabled digital suite

Honeywell announced new digital technologies that leverage artificial intelligence and are designed to accelerate the industrial shift from automation to autonomy.

Lummus Technology completes acquisition of NAPCON from Neste, expanding digital and AI capabilities

Lummus Technology announced the successful closing of its acquisition of the NAPCON portfolio, the digital technology business of Neste. Initially announced in April 2025, the transaction includes the transfer of Neste's NAPCON intellectual property, select assets and key personnel.

Industrial AI: A game-changer in fast-tracking digital transformation in the energy sector

To mark the official opening of Schneider Electric’s flagship Energy Innovation Center in Houston, Texas (U.S.), Hany Fouda, Senior VP of Process Automation, highlights the largely untapped potential of Industrial AI and warns that the energy and chemicals sectors must embrace and fast-track digital transformation to catch up with other industries.

Schneider Electric unveils industrial Gen AI Copilot in collaboration with Microsoft

Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has introduced its industrial copilot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. Designed to boost productivity and enhance workforce efficiency, it integrates Microsoft Azure AI Foundry with Schneider Electric's advanced and secure industrial automation solutions.

Emerson's Aspen Technology business releases new software with expanded AI capabilities, enhanced visualization and simplified workflows

Emerson announced a new release of the flagship software of its Aspen Technology business. The release introduces a significant expansion of industrial AI capabilities, enhances user experience, provides new capabilities to accelerate progress toward sustainability goals and improves operational performance. 

Neste divests its NAPCON technology to Lummus Technology

Neste has signed an agreement to sell its proprietary technology NAPCON to Lummus Technology. NAPCON covers solutions in the field of interactive operator training simulators and game-aided learning systems, real-time process optimization, AI based process predictors and real-time process information gathering, monitoring and analytics.