This panel explores how AI and digital technologies can enable sustainable and efficient plant operations while emphasising change management through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and centralised support systems. A significant focus is placed on managing people and culture by fostering governance of new workflows and encouraging adaptability to digital transformation.
The panel also highlights the use of AI and machine learning to enhance reliability by leveraging machine analytics to improve availability, end-to-end optimisation, and autonomous operations. Additionally, asset performance management is discussed, demonstrating how digitalisation can extend the lifecycle of assets and improve performance.
The session underlines the importance of integrating advanced technologies, fostering a supportive organisational culture, and leveraging AI and machine learning to optimise operational reliability, sustainability, and asset performance.
Speakers
- Sharul A-Rashid, Technical Excellence & Custodian, Instrumentation & Control, Petronas
- Renata Lopes, Product Management, People & Culture, Braskem
- Pedro Vieira, Data & Information, Technical Manager, Petrobras
- Thomas Heinzerling, SVP, Advanced Operations Services, Linde Gmbh
- Deniz Ayildiz, Customer Experience Manager, Natural Gas Business Unit, SOCAR
Moderator
- Srinivasa Ruttala, Manager, Automation, Dow Chemicals


