Energy Digital Magazine April 2026 | Page 125

TECH & AI

In recent years, Rockwell Automation has become one of the most consequential players in the global energy sector’ s digital overhaul. It is one of the world’ s largest companies that is wholly dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, making it particularly well-suited to preside over the energy transition.

AI sits right at the heart of the company’ s latest offerings. Its FactoryTalk Analytics product, for instance, is designed to take the guesswork out of operations by using AI to prevent quality issues. Meanwhile, Rockwell’ s GuardianAI tool is able to give users early warnings of equipment failures, allowing maintenance before costly breakdowns ever occur.
A commissioned GlobalData report recently found that AI spending across the energy sector is projected to reach US $ 18.5bn by 2028, and Rockwell is setting itself to benefit from that surge. Through its joint venture with SLB( known as Sensia), it is helping energy operators reduce their carbon footprint, improve safety and enhance operational efficiency across markets from the Middle East to North America.
With 26,000 employees serving clients in over 100 countries, Rockwell’ s scale gives it rare reach and makes it a compelling proposition.