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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has entered a strategic partnership with Honeywell to boost refinery output. The collaboration leverages Honeywell’s refining and petrochemical solutions, including proprietary catalysts, advanced equipment, and automation technologies. As a result, production capacity will rise from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years. This expansion positions Dangote as the world’s largest refinery, strengthening Nigeria’s energy independence and reducing reliance on fuel imports.

Industrial automation increasingly relies on precise flow monitoring to optimize energy use and improve control systems. Intelligent flow meters deliver real-time data, enabling factories to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks. Moreover, integration with PLC and DCS platforms strengthens predictive maintenance strategies and supports factory automation goals.

Schneider Electric positions itself as a leading energy technology partner for sustainable data centre growth. At the 2025 Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, CEO Olivier Blum emphasized how artificial intelligence and automation drive unprecedented electricity demand. Data centres now sit at the intersection of industrial automation, climate responsibility, and infrastructure resilience.

The industrial automation solutions market is entering a dynamic growth phase driven by digitalization and factory automation. Companies such as Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, and Rockwell Automation lead innovation in PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems. Moreover, competitive strategies including mergers, acquisitions, and technology upgrades strengthen their global presence.

Industrial automation continues to expand as companies seek advanced robot software to improve precision and coordination. Manufacturers and logistics providers increasingly rely on software-driven control systems, including PLC and DCS platforms, to streamline factory automation. Moreover, AI-enabled solutions now support autonomous decision-making, predictive behavior, and real-time adaptation across diverse industries.