At a time when industries are under increasing pressure to drive efficiency, lower emissions, and adapt to rapidly changing demands, AspenTech v15 arrives with purpose-built capabilities to meet these challenges head-on.

The latest version of AspenTech’s software offers expanded industrial AI capabilities, including generative AI, and creates a more seamless and efficient user experience with streamlined integrations, enhanced visualizations and simplified workflows. The release also includes more than 175 sample models supporting sustainability-driven use cases, empowering users to make measurable progress toward decarbonization and resource efficiency goals.

“By combining cutting-edge technology with practical tools for real-world challenges, AspenTech v15 helps organizations unlock greater value from their operations and drive long-term performance improvements.” — Claudio Fayad, CTO Aspen Technology

What’s New in AspenTech v15?

New capabilities now available include the ability for subsurface science and engineering customers to break down silos and accelerate decision making with AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence™ Beta, a cloud-native environment with AI-enhanced workflows and an intuitive user experience across all disciplines.

In addition, the inclusion of AspenTech Cimphony Network Model Management™ in the Digital Grid Management suite enables utility customers to view, edit, transform, analyze and maintain power system models using a data-driven network model manager that provides a persistent data storage layer for model-driven data, including the Common Information Model (CIM).

Additional Highlights Include:

Expanded Industrial AI

AspenTech v15 deepens its integration of industrial AI, including generative AI capabilities that improve decision-making, automate workflows and unlock productivity gains:

• Generative AI in Aspen OptiPlant 3D Layout™ speeds up automated layout generation—ideal for both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• AI-powered Aspen Virtual Advisors (AVA) offer enhanced guidance for Aspen DMC3™ and Aspen Unified PIMS™.
• Machine learning helps precisely analyze reservoir changes to reduce costs and extend reserve.

 

Aspen OptiPlant 3D Layout uses generative AI to provide three layout options with different considerations.
The objective is to minimize costs but produce a safe, operable layout.

According to Industry Analyst Peter Reynolds, “AspenTech has a strong track record of helping customers create value from Industrial AI and driving adoption. With the release of V15, the core manufacturing and supply chain apps receive a significant upgrade in AI-powered guidance, further surpassing the competition. At the same time, new Generative AI capabilities for Performance Engineering can create efficient plant layout options. The industry will quickly welcome these product enhancements to help drive operational excellence.”

Smarter, Seamless User Experience

AspenTech v15 enhances usability across the board, making it easier for teams to interact with complex models, real-time data, and integrated systems:

• Real-time APC visualization boosts controller performance from anywhere on the business network.
• Access to live network data improves utility-customer interactions via the AspenTech Grid Apps™ web-based platform.
• Cloud-native deployment of Aspen Plus® and Aspen HYSYS® models through AspenTech Inmation™ drives operational efficiency.

Accelerated Sustainability Initiatives

Powerful modeling tools are included in AspenTech v15 to support clean energy and circular economy goals:

• Green hydrogen production is accelerated with expanded electrolyzer modeling in Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS, enabling more accurate and efficient process design.
• Advanced polymer pyrolysis modeling in Aspen Plus supports planning for plastics recycling and waste reduction.
• Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions forecasting is now built into Aspen Supply Chain Planner™, supporting diverse regulatory frameworks and full value chain visibility.

Improved Operational Performance

The new release also introduces critical updates to help operators make faster, smarter decisions and optimize resources more effectively:

• A new advanced reactor model in Aspen HYSYS improves yield predictions for both high-conversion and convention FCC reactors.
• Tank inventory and movement management is enhanced with Aspen Unified Movements™, reducing deviations from the operational schedule and improving execution reliability.
• Faster, more informed operational decisions are enabled with Aspen HYSYS Dynamics™, featuring improved speed, enhanced usability, and more accurate equipment modeling.

The launch of AspenTech’s v15 is not just adding features—it’s enabling real, measurable progress in innovation, usability, sustainability and operational performance. Learn more about how AspenTech v15 can elevate your operations and position your organization for the future by visiting the AspenTech v15 launch page.