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The Connected Refinery Insights Report

How AI, Data and Digitalisation Are Reshaping Downstream Operations in Asia

While AI has been a major focus of industry discussion recently, what is the practical reality on the refinery floor? Drawing from the critical discussions at the Asian Downstream Summit (ADS), Asian Refining Technology Conference (ARTC), and Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia (ACCA), this exclusive report cuts through the hype to explore how refiners and petrochemical producers are leveraging digital transformation to solve real operational challenges.

From managing critical workforce transitions to navigating volatile margin pressures, discover how the next wave of digitalisation is moving the industry from simple dashboards to context-driven decision support.

Inside the report:

  • The “Perfect Storm” driving digital adoption in Asian downstream operations.
  • Why data alone is not enough: The architecture of the Industrial AI Stack.
  • The 5 core operational problems AI is being asked to solve today.
  • Hype vs. Reality: A gradual road map toward the intelligent, autonomous refinery.
Originally published 7 July, 2026
, updated 7 July, 2026

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