HONEYWELL SURVEY FINDS AI HAS POTENTIAL TO ENHANCE ENERGY SECURITY AS GLOBAL ENERGY DEMAND INCREASES
Honeywell's latest AI in the Energy Industry survey reveals that 91% of U.S. energy executives believe artificial intelligence can enhance energy security. The study, surveying 300 industry decision-makers, shows 85% are already using or piloting AI solutions.
With global energy demand projected to rise 32% by 2050 and electricity demand increasing 75%, the survey highlights key AI applications: cybersecurity (57%), predictive maintenance (52%), and operational efficiency (44%). While only 12% currently consider AI critical to operations, 81% expect it to become vital within five years.
The survey also found 53% of respondents use AI to address labor shortages and enhance workplace safety, while 36% employ it for routine task automation. Notably, 94% of participants are either working with or considering AI solution providers, indicating strong industry momentum toward AI adoption.
Secondo l'ultimo sondaggio di Honeywell sull'intelligenza artificiale nel settore energetico, il 91% dei dirigenti energetici statunitensi ritiene che l'IA possa migliorare la sicurezza energetica. L'indagine, che ha coinvolto 300 decisori del settore, evidenzia che il 85% sta già utilizzando o testando soluzioni di IA.
Con una domanda globale di energia prevista in aumento del 32% entro il 2050 e un incremento del 75% della domanda elettrica, il sondaggio mette in luce le principali applicazioni dell'IA: cybersecurity (57%), manutenzione predittiva (52%) ed efficienza operativa (44%). Sebbene solo il 12% consideri attualmente l'IA fondamentale per le operazioni, il 81% prevede che lo diventerà entro cinque anni.
Il sondaggio rileva inoltre che il 53% degli intervistati utilizza l'IA per affrontare la carenza di personale e migliorare la sicurezza sul lavoro, mentre il 36% la impiega per automatizzare attività di routine. Da notare che il 94% dei partecipanti sta collaborando o valutando fornitori di soluzioni IA, segnalando un forte slancio del settore verso l'adozione dell'intelligenza artificiale.
La última encuesta de Honeywell sobre inteligencia artificial en la industria energética revela que el 91% de los ejecutivos energéticos de EE. UU. cree que la IA puede mejorar la seguridad energética. El estudio, que encuestó a 300 tomadores de decisiones del sector, muestra que el 85% ya está utilizando o probando soluciones de IA.
Con una demanda global de energía proyectada a aumentar un 32% para 2050 y un incremento del 75% en la demanda eléctrica, la encuesta destaca las principales aplicaciones de la IA: ciberseguridad (57%), mantenimiento predictivo (52%) y eficiencia operativa (44%). Aunque solo el 12% considera actualmente la IA crítica para las operaciones, el 81% espera que se vuelva vital en los próximos cinco años.
La encuesta también encontró que el 53% de los encuestados utiliza IA para enfrentar la escasez de mano de obra y mejorar la seguridad en el trabajo, mientras que el 36% la emplea para automatizar tareas rutinarias. Es notable que el 94% de los participantes está trabajando con o considerando proveedores de soluciones de IA, lo que indica un fuerte impulso del sector hacia la adopción de la inteligencia artificial.
Honeywell의 최신 에너지 산업 내 인공지능(AI) 설문조사에 따르면 미국 에너지 경영진의 91%가 인공지능이 에너지 안보를 강화할 수 있다고 믿고 있습니다. 300명의 업계 의사결정자를 대상으로 한 이 연구에서는 85%가 이미 AI 솔루션을 사용하거나 시범 운영 중임을 보여줍니다.
2050년까지 전 세계 에너지 수요가 32% 증가하고 전력 수요가 75% 증가할 것으로 예상되는 가운데, 설문조사는 AI의 주요 적용 분야로 사이버 보안(57%), 예측 유지보수(52%), 운영 효율성(44%)을 강조합니다. 현재 12%만이 AI를 운영에 필수적이라고 여기지만, 81%는 향후 5년 내에 AI가 필수적이 될 것으로 예상합니다.
또한 설문조사에 따르면 응답자의 53%가 인력 부족 문제 해결과 작업장 안전 강화에 AI를 활용하며, 36%는 일상 업무 자동화에 AI를 사용합니다. 특히 94%의 참가자가 AI 솔루션 제공업체와 협력하거나 고려 중인 것으로 나타나 AI 도입에 대한 업계의 강한 동향을 보여줍니다.
La dernière enquête de Honeywell sur l'intelligence artificielle dans l'industrie énergétique révèle que 91% des dirigeants énergétiques américains estiment que l'intelligence artificielle peut renforcer la sécurité énergétique. L'étude, menée auprès de 300 décideurs du secteur, montre que 85% utilisent déjà ou testent des solutions d'IA.
Avec une demande énergétique mondiale prévue en hausse de 32% d'ici 2050 et une augmentation de 75% de la demande électrique, l'enquête met en avant les principales applications de l'IA : cybersécurité (57%), maintenance prédictive (52%) et efficacité opérationnelle (44%). Bien que seulement 12% considèrent actuellement l'IA comme essentielle aux opérations, 81% s'attendent à ce qu'elle devienne vitale dans les cinq prochaines années.
L'enquête révèle également que 53% des répondants utilisent l'IA pour pallier les pénuries de main-d'œuvre et améliorer la sécurité au travail, tandis que 36% l'emploient pour automatiser les tâches routinières. Notamment, 94% des participants collaborent avec ou envisagent des fournisseurs de solutions IA, ce qui indique un fort élan du secteur vers l'adoption de l'intelligence artificielle.
Die neueste Umfrage von Honeywell zur Künstlichen Intelligenz in der Energiebranche zeigt, dass 91% der US-Energie-Manager glauben, dass KI die Energiesicherheit verbessern kann. Die Studie, die 300 Branchenentscheider befragte, zeigt, dass 85% bereits KI-Lösungen einsetzen oder pilotieren.
Angesichts eines prognostizierten globalen Anstiegs der Energienachfrage um 32% bis 2050 und eines Anstiegs der Stromnachfrage um 75% hebt die Umfrage wichtige KI-Anwendungen hervor: Cybersicherheit (57%), vorausschauende Wartung (52%) und operative Effizienz (44%). Während derzeit nur 12% KI als kritisch für den Betrieb ansehen, erwarten 81%, dass sie innerhalb von fünf Jahren unverzichtbar wird.
Die Umfrage ergab auch, dass 53% der Befragten KI nutzen, um Arbeitskräftemangel zu bewältigen und die Arbeitssicherheit zu verbessern, während 36% sie für die Automatisierung routinemäßiger Aufgaben einsetzen. Bemerkenswert ist, dass 94% der Teilnehmer entweder mit KI-Lösungsanbietern zusammenarbeiten oder deren Dienste in Betracht ziehen, was auf eine starke Branchenbewegung hin zur KI-Einführung hindeutet.
- 91% of surveyed energy executives believe AI has potential to enhance energy security
- 85% of companies are already using or piloting AI solutions
- 94% of companies are engaged with or considering AI solution providers
- Strong expected growth in AI adoption with 81% saying it will become critical in next 5 years
- Company well-positioned to capitalize on growing energy demand (32% increase by 2050)
- Multiple revenue opportunities identified in cybersecurity (57%), predictive maintenance (52%), and operational efficiency (44%)
- Only 12% of respondents currently consider AI critical to operations
- Limited current revenue impact as AI integration is still in early stages
- Potential high investment costs needed to develop and implement AI solutions
- Competitive pressure as many companies are pursuing similar AI initiatives
Cybersecurity, predictive maintenance and operational efficiency identified as most valuable uses of AI for the energy industry
This builds on analysis from Bloomberg that shows overall global energy demand will increase
According to the April 2025 BloombergNEF New Energy Outlook report, overall global energy demand is expected to increase
Honeywell's survey of 300 U.S. decision-makers and influencers in energy and energy-adjacent industries found
While only
"To meet the growing energy demands, industry leaders are leveraging new technology solutions to help address some of the most pressing challenges — enhancing energy security, optimizing current infrastructure, harnessing new sources of energy and augmenting the workforce," said Ken West, President and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions. "Looking ahead, new technologies like AI and automation can further optimize existing energy systems and integrate new energy sources more swiftly and efficiently."
When asked the most valuable aspects of AI, energy decision-makers surveyed identified several key areas of operations, such as cybersecurity and threat detection (
The survey also found that more than half of respondents (
To learn more about the survey results and how Honeywell's AI solutions are helping to shape the energy sector, please visit https://ess.honeywell.com/us/en/home.
Methodology
Honeywell commissioned research firm Hudson Pacific to conduct the Honeywell AI in Energy Industry Survey from March 24, 2025 through April 1, 2025. This opinion research is based on responses from 300 U.S. decision-makers and influencers in energy and energy-adjacent industries on their use of artificial intelligence. Respondents included those in oil and gas, electricity generation and distribution, utility construction, solar field development, wind turbine transportation or construction, natural gas distribution, mining, carbon management, chemical manufacturing and more. Leaders taking the survey had input into their company's use of AI in its operations.
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