BP selects Emerson as preferred N Sea automation supplier
27 Jun 2012
London – BP Exploration has selected Emerson Process Management as its preferred automation contractor for offshore oil and gas operations in BP’s North Sea Region. The US vendor is already a main automation contractor for BP projects globally.
The new deal covers integrated control and safety systems for five offshore fields in the UK continental shelf, including the new Clair Ridge platforms and the Quad 204 floating production, storage and offloading vessel.
By standardising on a single contractor for its North Sea region, BP expects to gain significant benefits including efficient project execution, training, maintenance and support, said Emerson.
“We are already working together on several North Sea projects,” said Steve Barber, BP Exploration program lead for major automation projects. “This closer relationship will help us make the most of Emerson’s technologies and expertise across the region.”
Emerson will provide services for control and safety systems, from FEED to installation, testing and support, as well as its DeltaV digital automation system and SIS process safety system, and AMS Suite predictive maintenance software.
The North Sea Region is part of the Exploration and Production segment of BP, encompassing oil and natural gas exploration, development and production, related pipeline transportation, processing activities and decommissioning.
