Artificial Intelligence and the petrochemical industry

Artificial intelligence, as a human achievement, has garnered significant attention and analysis worldwide. Many analysts in the fields of industry and commerce believe that if artificial intelligence is managed and guided on a proper and controlled path, it will generate numerous opportunities and achievements in these sectors.

This principle is particularly applicable to the petrochemical industry, where human, managerial, and structural components must be defined in synergy to create a dynamic and efficient combination for producing petrochemical products and developing new infrastructure. In this regard, two fundamental points merit attention:

First, the petrochemical industry demands its own specific managerial and operational requirements. Consequently, the application of artificial intelligence must be tailored to this context and framework. This management approach simultaneously pursues two main objectives: first, focusing on new investments to guide and support production in parts of the value chain where emerging opportunities are taking shape; and second, activating idle or underutilized capacities, which, with proper planning, can be transformed into sustainable and tangible production.

This sustainable management is the key to the country’s success. Undoubtedly, if this alignment is not properly established, we will witness the emergence of challenges and obstacles in this field.

The second point is that the critical factor of creativity and initiative in advancing and growing the petrochemical industry is not, and should not be, solely reliant on artificial intelligence. In other words, the use of non-human tools does not negate the creativity of human factors.

A constructive and profound perspective is needed here: artificial intelligence should be regarded as a “tool” rather than a substitute for human resources. We emphasize that a country’s competitive advantage in trade and industry lies in the creativity of its managers and skilled workforce in navigating diverse conditions. This factor cannot be replaced by any other component or element.

Undoubtedly, by considering these two significant and overarching points, effective strategies can be employed to leverage artificial intelligence in the petrochemical industry. We will discuss this topic further in the future.