Honeywell has unveiled Experion Cognition, an advanced artificial intelligence-enabled control system platform designed to move industrial operations closer to autonomous control room environments. The solution was demonstrated through a live proof-of-concept deployment at Borouge International’s Ruwais petrochemical complex in Abu Dhabi.
Experion Cognition combines Honeywell’s extensive process automation expertise with artificial intelligence technologies capable of monitoring plant conditions, identifying potential abnormalities and recommending or initiating corrective actions before disruptions occur. The platform is designed to help industrial facilities improve operational reliability, increase production efficiency and strengthen workplace safety.
The introduction of the platform comes at a time when industrial operators worldwide are seeking new ways to address workforce shortages, knowledge transfer challenges and increasingly complex operational requirements. By automating routine decision-making and anomaly management processes, the system enables operators to focus on higher-value responsibilities while maintaining stable plant performance.
According to Honeywell, Experion Cognition continuously analyzes operational data and can anticipate process deviations several minutes before traditional alarm systems activate. Early identification of potential issues allows facilities to take preventive action, reducing downtime and minimizing the likelihood of operational disruptions.
Jim Masso, President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Process Automation, stated that the industry has long discussed the concept of autonomous control rooms, and the new platform brings that vision significantly closer to practical implementation. By leveraging AI-powered operational agents, facilities can improve consistency, strengthen safety and optimize performance across complex industrial environments.
Borouge International, which collaborated with Honeywell on the proof-of-concept project, views the initiative as a significant advancement in industrial digitalization. The deployment forms part of the company’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence, automation and advanced technologies into its operational framework.
The platform includes a range of intelligent features, including an Operations Assistant designed to support real-time decision-making and process optimization. It integrates seamlessly into Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System architecture, allowing customers to deploy the technology within existing control room environments without extensive infrastructure modifications.
Honeywell believes the solution will help bridge the growing skills gap facing industrial sectors as experienced operators retire and facilities seek ways to preserve institutional knowledge through intelligent automation. Commercial availability of Experion Cognition is planned for the third quarter of 2026. The launch reflects Honeywell’s continued investment in industrial automation technologies that support safer, smarter and more efficient operations.
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