Honeywell Process Technology CEO Ken West discusses how AI is improving energy efficiency in hard-to-abate sectors like cement and steel. He highlights the company's Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture technology, which reduces cooling and energy costs for industrial plants. West also emphasizes LNG's role in energy security and Honeywell's work in emerging markets like Africa. The interview covers Honeywell's shift to a pure-play automation provider, using AI to optimize existing assets and reduce downtime. West notes that AI and digital twins help train plant operators and improve decision-making. He sees technology as key to balancing cost, reliability, and performance in the future energy mix.
