Honeywell Technologies has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence platform at Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, introducing advanced industrial technology designed to improve efficiency and productivity at one of the world's largest single-train refineries.
The platform, known as Forge Plant Cognition, was announced on Monday, October 26, and will be introduced first at the refinery in Lekki, Lagos.
Developed using artificial intelligence capabilities from NVIDIA and infrastructure supplied by Dell Technologies, the system is designed to help industrial operators identify inefficiencies, anticipate equipment problems and improve operational decision-making.
Honeywell said preliminary estimates indicate the technology could generate more than $60 million in annual gross operational benefits at the Dangote facility when operating at full capacity.
The company estimates potential benefits exceeding 29 cents per barrel processed.
However, the projections are not guaranteed and exclude implementation costs. Actual performance will depend on operating conditions and the effectiveness of the technology's deployment.
The announcement represents a further expansion of the partnership between Honeywell and Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Honeywell is already supporting the refinery's planned expansion from its original nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day to approximately 1.4 million barrels per day.
The new artificial intelligence platform will integrate operating data with engineering expertise and advanced computer models to identify production constraints and recommend improvements.
Its capabilities are expected to include equipment monitoring, operational forecasting and digital simulations that allow engineers to assess potential changes before implementing them.
The technology is also intended to support the development of local engineering expertise.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery's chief executive, David Bird, said the investment reflected the company's commitment to operational excellence, technological development and strengthening Nigerian talent.
Honeywell said the platform would help employees access specialised industrial knowledge and make more informed operational decisions.
The project comes as industrial companies worldwide explore the use of artificial intelligence beyond consumer applications, particularly in manufacturing, energy production and infrastructure management.
For Nigeria, the development highlights the increasing role of advanced technology in the country's refining sector.
If the projected efficiency improvements are achieved, the system could contribute to lower operational costs and greater productivity.
The announcement also demonstrates how international technology partnerships are becoming increasingly important to large-scale industrial projects across Africa.
