Launching Global Autonomous Maturity Report 2026

Devan Pillay, President, Heavy Industries, Schneider Electric (left) and Gaurav Sharma, Energy Analyst, Oilholics Synonymous, launch Schneider Electric's Global Autonomous Operations Maturity Report at CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas, US.

As an energy market analyst and media commentator here at CERAWeek 2026, the Oilholic believes it is pretty clear that autonomous operations are no longer a distant ambition — they’re already reshaping the competitive landscape of the global energy and chemicals sector.

That's why yours truly was pleased to contribute to Schneider Electric’s new Global Autonomous Maturity Report which dives into the digital capabilities now defining operational performance in one of the world’s most demanding industries. 

It was launched at CERAWeek 2026 by Devan Pillay, President, Heavy Industries, Schneider Electric. Here’s a snapshot of what the research reveals:

• Where regions truly stand on the autonomy curve — and why some markets are quietly emerging as leaders.
• What’s driving the shift toward autonomous technology, from productivity gains to cost resilience and the pursuit of sustained competitive advantage.
• Which technologies matter most, including AI, cybersecurity, edge computing, advanced process control, and the expanding role of software-defined automation.

For anyone looking to understand how autonomy is evolving from concept to core strategy, this report offers timely, data-backed insight.

Read the findings and download the report here: tinyurl.com/4y9hcn4f

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© Gaurav Sharma 2026. Photo: Devan Pillay, President, Heavy Industries, Schneider Electric (left) and Gaurav Sharma, Energy Analyst launch Schneider Electric's Global Autonomous Operations Maturity Report at CERAWeek 2026 © Schneider Electric, March 2026.