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Honeywells New Process Division Pushes AI, LNG and Carbon Capture to Power the Energy Transition
Honeywell’s newly launched Process Technology division is positioning the company as a central player in the global energy transition, bringing together artificial intelligence, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and advanced carbon‑capture to boost efficiency and cut emissions in the hardest‑to‑abate sectors.
Led by President and CEO Ken West, the division focuses on three pillars that the company believes will drive gains in reliability, cost and environmental performance across power grids, renewable projects and oil‑and‑gas networks worldwide.
Honeywell is not an energy producer. Its core business has long been the design and manufacture of control systems, process equipment and engineering services that are embedded in infrastructure from data centers to refineries. The move to a pure‑play automation and technology provider, announced at the start of 2026, is meant to consolidate the firm’s expertise in both digital and physical assets.
The division’s strategy is to help customers reduce complexity, improve reliability and lower operating costs. By integrating connected controls, automation and autonomous operations, Honeywell claims its solutions can increase output from existing plants while shortening the time required to bring new capacity online. The company also emphasizes the role of AI in turning the billions of data points generated by its Connected Solutions into actionable insights that improve decision‑making.
LNG is highlighted as a reliable, transportable fuel that can bridge gaps in the global energy mix. Honeywell supports LNG projects by offering technologies that accelerate construction, improve predictability and simplify operations. The firm argues that LNG’s scalability and proven transportability make it a critical component of energy security, especially as demand for data centers and AI workloads rises.
In the hard‑to‑abate sectors of cement, steel and power generation, Honeywell’s Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture (ASCC) technology is designed to capture more than 95 % of CO₂ from post‑combustion flue gas at hot temperatures. By eliminating a cooling step that is normally required before CO₂ compression, the system reduces both capital and operating energy, making large‑scale capture more economical.
Honeywell’s global reach is illustrated by its work in Africa. The company is involved in the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Nigeria, which is increasing its refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. Honeywell’s role includes concept development, engineering, construction support and long‑term operational assistance, as well as workforce training to strengthen local energy security.
Looking ahead, Ken West has said that technology will increasingly determine who succeeds in the energy sector. Honeywell claims it is prepared to help customers navigate the growing mix of fuels and technologies, balancing cost, reliability and performance. While the company has not announced new product launches or regulatory actions at this time, it continues to develop solutions that aim to make existing assets more efficient and to support the deployment of LNG and carbon‑capture projects worldwide.
Led by President and CEO Ken West, the division focuses on three pillars that the company believes will drive gains in reliability, cost and environmental performance across power grids, renewable projects and oil‑and‑gas networks worldwide.
Honeywell is not an energy producer. Its core business has long been the design and manufacture of control systems, process equipment and engineering services that are embedded in infrastructure from data centers to refineries. The move to a pure‑play automation and technology provider, announced at the start of 2026, is meant to consolidate the firm’s expertise in both digital and physical assets.
The division’s strategy is to help customers reduce complexity, improve reliability and lower operating costs. By integrating connected controls, automation and autonomous operations, Honeywell claims its solutions can increase output from existing plants while shortening the time required to bring new capacity online. The company also emphasizes the role of AI in turning the billions of data points generated by its Connected Solutions into actionable insights that improve decision‑making.
LNG is highlighted as a reliable, transportable fuel that can bridge gaps in the global energy mix. Honeywell supports LNG projects by offering technologies that accelerate construction, improve predictability and simplify operations. The firm argues that LNG’s scalability and proven transportability make it a critical component of energy security, especially as demand for data centers and AI workloads rises.
In the hard‑to‑abate sectors of cement, steel and power generation, Honeywell’s Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture (ASCC) technology is designed to capture more than 95 % of CO₂ from post‑combustion flue gas at hot temperatures. By eliminating a cooling step that is normally required before CO₂ compression, the system reduces both capital and operating energy, making large‑scale capture more economical.
Honeywell’s global reach is illustrated by its work in Africa. The company is involved in the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Nigeria, which is increasing its refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. Honeywell’s role includes concept development, engineering, construction support and long‑term operational assistance, as well as workforce training to strengthen local energy security.
Looking ahead, Ken West has said that technology will increasingly determine who succeeds in the energy sector. Honeywell claims it is prepared to help customers navigate the growing mix of fuels and technologies, balancing cost, reliability and performance. While the company has not announced new product launches or regulatory actions at this time, it continues to develop solutions that aim to make existing assets more efficient and to support the deployment of LNG and carbon‑capture projects worldwide.
