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Global study shows energy industry ramping up investment in autonomous operations by 2030 as AI reshapes performance
Schneider Electric Smart Factory Schneider Electric smart factory, Lexington Study of 400 senior energy and chemicals leaders across 12 countries signals a tipping point: the sector is racing towards almost 50% full automation by 2030 with close to a third of operations already fully autonomous59% warn that delaying adoption will drive up operating costs, as the sector races to manage inflation and a retiring workforceGulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Asia lead on current adoptions levels with
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