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Honeywell's Ken West on Using AI to Boost Energy Tech

Ken West, President and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology, discusses leveraging AI, LNG & carbon capture to boost efficiency in hard-to-abate sectors

Honeywell's Ken West on Using AI to Boost Energy Tech

TL;DR

  • Honeywell Process Technology, led by Ken West, aims to boost efficiency and reduce emissions in energy and industrial sectors through AI, LNG, and carbon capture.
  • The division offers differentiated process technologies, engineering solutions, and equipment to help customers operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
  • LNG is identified as a crucial fuel source for energy security, offering a scalable and transportable solution for a diversified energy mix.
  • Honeywell's Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture (ASCC) technology targets CO₂ emissions from hard-to-abate sectors like cement and steel.
  • The company is actively involved in emerging markets, assisting with the design, construction, and operation of new energy facilities, such as refineries and petrochemical plants.
  • West emphasizes that technology will increasingly define success in the energy sector, with AI playing a significant role in improving decision-making and operations.