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Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Borouge to set up petchem sector's first AI control room
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, is collaborating with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to revolutionise Borouge's UAE plant operations. An Abu Dhabi–based petrochemicals company and a manufacturer of polyolefins, Borouge is a joint venture between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Austrian group Borealis, the second largest producer of polyolefins in Europe. 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. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge, said: 'Borouge's AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme 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.' 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. George Bou Mitri, President of Honeywell Industrial Automation, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central Asia, said: '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.' The initiative aims to deploy the proof-of-concept technologies to enhance Borouge's operations across its Ruwais facilities in the UAE. Autonomous operations will enable Borouge to optimise production, reduce energy use, and enhance safety while reducing costs at what will be the single largest petrochemical site in the world. The project is a key component of Borouge's companywide AIDT programme, 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. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Khaleej Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Borouge and Honeywell to build petrochemical industry's first AI-driven control room
Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company, is collaborating with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to revolutionise Borouge's 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. The project is a key component of Borouge's companywide AIDT programme, 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. The initiative aims to deploy the proof-of-concept technologies to enhance Borouge's operations across its Ruwais facilities in the UAE. Autonomous operations will enable Borouge to optimise production, reduce energy use, and enhance safety while reducing costs at what will be the single largest petrochemical site in the world. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, chief executive officer of Borouge, said: 'Borouge's AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme 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.' 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. George Bou Mitri, president of Honeywell Industrial Automation, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central Asia, said: '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.'
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prodapt Announces Agentic Solutions for Autonomous Operations Powered by NVIDIA AI Platform
Working with human experts, AI Agents simplify & automate operations, elevate experiences CHENNAI, India, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prodapt, a Gartner-recognized Telecom-Native services and AI integration leader, today announced a new Agentic AI based solution to drive autonomous operations for Telcos, in collaboration with NVIDIA. The solution leverages the NVIDIA AI platform to build and deploy Telco-trained AI Agents that predict, analyze, reason, and simulate to resolve incidents impacting service quality and customer experience. Telcos want to deliver better experiences and cut costs and AI Agents help by accelerating the next transformational leap from traditional BSS/OSS systems. This requires agile AI infrastructure, cutting-edge GenAI platforms, and AI integration skills, to enable scalability as the industry evolves beyond experimentation. As part of its Practical AI strategy, Prodapt has built a range of AI Agents across the Telecom value chain, which are powered by NVIDIA NIM™ and NVIDIA NeMo™ microservices. These agents go beyond simple actions, solving multi-step problem statements to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, revenue monetization, enterprise modernization, and accelerate the deployment of critical applications. Autonomous Operations (AO) The first Autonomous Agent is focused on Network operations: The Telecom network issue resolution workflow is complex – impaired by a legacy stack and inability to forecast issues or ascertain available field resources in last-mile service delivery. Prodapt's solution inserts AI Agents across this workflow, deploying them for predictive analytics, issuing proactive alerts, finding the right Network Engineer and dispatching jobs, creating issue summaries, enabling guided resolution plans, and closing the loop after resolution. Simulations suggest the solution will enable Telcos to achieve a 30% improvement in resolution cycle time and drive better resource utilization. "Prodapt's AO solution developed with NVIDIA AI Enterprise is compelling for two reasons: it combines AI agents and human expertise in the most ingenious way possible, and secondly, it future-proofs Telco networks, going from reactive to proactive operations by mainstreaming Agentic AI into the full lifecycle," said Chris Penrose, Global Head of Business Development, Telecoms, at NVIDIA. "AI integration is turning out to be the Number One priority for the Autonomous Operations vision. With a variety of ready to use AI Agents and infrastructure providers crowding a contested market, Telcos need a guiding hand to help them provision and operate the right solutions, operated by handpicked global AI talent. Prodapt delivers what is necessary to turn PoCs into impactful solutions through our Practical AI vision with NVIDIA," Rajiv Papneja, CTO, Prodapt. About Prodapt Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. Connecting 1.1 billion people and 5.4 billion devices across the globe, Prodapt's clients include Google, Amazon, PayPal, SoftBank, ServiceNow, Ciena, Verizon, Vodafone, Liberty Global, Liberty Latin America, Claro, Lumen, Windstream, Rogers, Telus, KPN, Virgin Media, British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Adtran, Samsung, and many more. A "Great Place To Work® Certified™" company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally. Visit for more information. Follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
03-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Yokogawa Announces Release of Next-Generation of the CENTUM VP Integrated Production Control System
Article content – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the announcement of the world's first distributed control system, CENTUM continues to shine in the areas of safety, security, and sustainable autonomous operations – Article content Article content TOKYO — Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces the unveiling of the next-generation Release 7 concept and the launch of Release 7.01 of the CENTUM TM VP integrated production control system, a core product in the OpreX TM Control and Safety System lineup. This is the 10th generation of the CENTUM series, and its release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the announcement of CENTUM as the world's first *1 distributed control system (DCS), on June 19, 1975. By realizing stable operations and expanding the scope of autonomy, CENTUM VP Release 7 will help our customers achieve a more sustainable society and sustainable business growth. Article content In addition to the dynamic changes in supply chains over recent years, countries have been strengthening regulations in response to a growing awareness of the need to protect the environment. At the same time, with the increasing use of digital technologies for complex applications such as the management of the utilization of renewable energy and the analysis of data in cloud-based environments, security risks have become a greater concern. Also, while utilizing existing tangible assets, there is a growing need to pass on to others the expertise of seasoned operators, and to reduce the workload and mental burden for personnel who are responsible for systems that must be kept operating around the clock. Amidst the growing complexity of these industry challenges, management and frontline personnel are required to increase competitiveness and strike a balance between the stable manufacturing of superior products and the need to improve efficiency and profitability. Article content In response to these issues, Yokogawa has based its development of CENTUM VP Release 7 on the concept of enabling autonomous operations *2. With CENTUM, Yokogawa is helping its customers attain sustainability by improving energy efficiency, accelerating decarbonization, and providing a safe and secure working environment. While maintaining the reliability, stability, continuity, robust security, and comprehensive engineering and service network that have been hallmarks of the CENTUM series since its inception, Yokogawa will drive innovations for the future in the following three areas: Article content Expanded scope of control and monitoring By securely aggregating a wide range of data scattered throughout the plant, the status of the entire plant can be monitored, and the scope of automated operation can be expanded, enabling safer and more secure operations. Predictive monitoring through process condition monitoring By extracting and identifying process-specific events related to operations and predicting deviations from expected values, operators can anticipate changes and take action, helping to achieve more stable operations and improve energy efficiency. Reduction of operator workload By presenting future scenarios that leverage operator knowledge and know-how, it supports the operator in making accurate decisions. In addition, autonomous control AI *3 can take over from operators to achieve long-term stable operation. This reduces operator workload and mental stress. Article content To achieve autonomous operations, it is essential to leverage AI while ensuring safety and security. Release 7.01 helps to establish the necessary foundation for this goal. The key features are as follows. Article content 1. Enhanced security Article content To achieve data-driven operations, it is crucial to ensure the security of critical infrastructure. This release adopts industry security benchmarks to strengthen the cybersecurity of the components that make up control systems and enhance the overall security level of the system. Article content 2. Expansion of control and monitoring scope with CENTUM Article content By integrating OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) connectivity, the range of plant equipment and devices that can be controlled and monitored by CENTUM is expanded. OPC UA is a platform-independent standard that enables data exchange between devices from different manufacturers in the industrial automation field. In this update, OPC UA client functionality has been added to CENTUM. Article content 3. Enhanced engineering capabilities for large-scale projects Article content To promote operational optimization by integrating various systems within the plant, a feature has been added that allows the merging and testing of multiple engineering databases related to CENTUM. This enhancement will enable high-quality and efficient engineering, contributing to the rapid startup of new plants and restart of upgraded plants. Article content Mitsuhiro Yamamoto, Vice President, Executive Officer, and head of the Systems Business Division at Yokogawa Electric stated, 'In this VUCA *4 era, the conditions required for manufacturing sites and management are becoming ever more complex. By realizing stable operations and expanding the scope of autonomy, CENTUM VP Release 7 will help our customers achieve a more sustainable society and sustainable business growth.' Article content *1 CENTUM has been recognized as the world's first DCS by Japan's National Museum of Nature and Science, which in 2012 designated CENTUM as such in the document 'Important Material for the History of Science and Technology (Heritage of Future Technology) ' (Japanese). This status was also confirmed by the Denki no Ishizue (Foundation of Electric Technology) 14th Electric Technology Awards (Japanese). *2 Yokogawa is advocating the transition from industrial automation to industrial autonomy (IA2IA), and defines industrial autonomy as a state where plant assets and operations possess learning and adaptive capabilities that allow responses with minimal human interaction, empowering operators to perform higher-level optimization tasks. Autonomous operations is the final stage of industrial autonomy, representing an ideal state where operations function with complete autonomy throughout a value chain. *3 The Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) reinforcement learning AI algorithm. Yokogawa defines autonomous control AI as 'a robust system capable of deriving optimal control methods and autonomously responding to unexperienced situations to a certain extent.' Yokogawa already has experience in integrating the use of an autonomous control AI and CENTUM VP, and this has been officially adopted for use in controlling operations at a chemical plant. For this achievement, which has reduced environmental impact, lessened workloads, and improved safety, Yokogawa has received the Prime Minister's Prize, the highest of the 2023's Japan Industrial Technology Awards (Nihon Sangyo Gijyutsu Taisho), which was established in 1972. *4 An acronym that stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity Article content More Information Article content About CENTUM Article content CENTUM was announced as the world's first distributed control system by Yokogawa Electric on June 19, 1975, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its launch, more than 30,000 systems have been deployed in more than 100 countries around the world, supporting a wide range of industries such as oil refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, textiles, steel, pharmaceuticals, food, water, electric power, and gas. It's development was made possible by Yokogawa's experience in providing safe and stable control technologies. For over 50 years, CENTUM has continued to evolve as a core plant operations system characterized by reliability, stability, and continuity. By enhancing control functions, it has played a significant role in increasing product functionality, reducing energy consumption, and improving plant productivity. With 'trust' as the design theme during development, CENTUM is leading the safe and secure operation of industry, supported by Yokogawa's global service network. Article content OpreX is the comprehensive brand for Yokogawa's industrial automation (IA) and control business. The OpreX name stands for excellence in the technologies and solutions that Yokogawa cultivates through the co-creation of value with its customers, and encompasses the entire range of Yokogawa's IA products, services, and solutions. This brand comprises the following five categories: OpreX Transformation, OpreX Control, OpreX Measurement, OpreX Execution, and OpreX Lifecycle. One of the product groups that make up the OpreX Control category is the OpreX Control and Safety System family, which includes CENTUM VP. With its various OpreX Control solutions, Yokogawa is able to quickly effect changes for its customers that lead to a transformation in such areas as management and operations, and provides highly reliable control technology that ensures high efficiency, high quality, and safe and stable plant operations. With the OpreX brand, Yokogawa will deliver integrated solutions that address specific needs and support its customers in their efforts to transform and grow their businesses. Article content Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations. Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society through its 17,000+ employees in a global network of 128 companies spanning 62 countries. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Globe and Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Ocean Power Technologies Earns 'Trusted Operator' Status in New AUVSI Maritime Certification Program
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) ('OPT' or the 'Company'), a leader in innovative, cost-effective, low-carbon and artificial intelligence maritime services that enable safer and more productive ocean operations and related power, data, and service solutions, today announced its recognition as one of the initial certified operators under the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Trusted UMS Operator Program. The program, launched by AUVSI in collaboration with leading industry stakeholders, is designed to establish a high standard for training, proficiency, and safety in the operation of uncrewed maritime systems (UMS). OPT's inclusion as a certified operator highlights the Company's commitment to excellence in autonomous maritime operations and its leadership in delivering practical, field-ready uncrewed systems. 'Being recognized by AUVSI as a Trusted UMS Operator underscores our dedication to safety, operational rigor, and workforce training as we deploy uncrewed technologies in demanding maritime environments,' said Philipp Stratmann, President and CEO of Ocean Power Technologies. 'This certification reinforces the confidence our customers have in OPT as a reliable partner for persistent maritime domain awareness and mission-critical operations.' The Trusted Operator designation provides a framework for standardizing skills and practices across the industry, helping customers and stakeholders identify operators who meet high standards of performance and accountability. It complements OPT's broader commitment to quality, safety, and innovation across its buoy and autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) solutions. For additional details on Ocean Power Technologies and its services and solutions for the defense, security and ocean energy industries, please visit For more information on the AUVSI Trusted Operator Program, visit ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company's headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as "may", "will", "aim", "will likely result", "believe", "expect", "will continue", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "contemplate", "seek to", "future", "objective", "goal", "project", "should", "will pursue" and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties, including the potential continuing success with the delivery of customer products and services over extended timeframes, the conversion of potential customers to contracts and the realization of the potential revenue thereunder. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
