Honeywell announced the commercial launch of Experion Operations Assistant, an advanced
AI-driven solution aimed at transforming how industrial operators monitor plant performance, make critical decisions, and proactively respond to alarm situations.
A Smarter Approach to Plant Operations
Built on Honeywell’s flagship distributed control system, Experion PKS, the new solution combines historical plant data with real-time operational insights. As a result, operators can anticipate potential risks linked to unsafe conditions and production losses before they escalate.
Moreover, Experion Operations Assistant bridges the gap between autonomous systems and human operators. Instead of reacting to alarms, operators can now forecast issues and take preventive action—significantly improving plant efficiency and safety.
Proven Results from Industry Pilots
The commercial rollout follows a successful pilot program involving global energy majors like Chevron and TotalEnergies. During the pilot phase, the AI-powered assistant demonstrated measurable impact by predicting potential alarm incidents 5–10 minutes in advance. Consequently, operators were able to implement timely corrective actions, minimize unplanned downtime, and prevent operational disruptions.
Addressing Industry Challenges with AI
According to Jim Masso, President and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation, industries today face mounting pressure to maximize asset productivity while managing workforce transitions. He emphasized that the solution leverages over five decades of process automation expertise, combined with site-specific data and advanced AI capabilities. Therefore, operators can detect issues earlier, respond with greater confidence, and ensure safer, more efficient operations.
Seamless Integration with Existing Systems
Importantly, Experion Operations Assistant integrates smoothly within Honeywell’s Experion PKS ecosystem. This ensures that organizations can deploy the solution without overhauling their existing control room infrastructure. In addition, the platform captures site-specific knowledge and uses advanced language models to analyze data in real time. This enables the system to proactively guide operators, offering actionable insights before problems occur.
Enabling the Future of Industrial Automation
Overall, the launch of Experion Operations Assistant marks a significant step toward intelligent, predictive operations. By combining AI with deep industrial expertise, Honeywell is enabling companies to move from reactive responses to proactive decision-making—ultimately driving safer, more resilient, and more efficient industrial environments.
