ABB to Boost Uptime and Cut Maintenance Costs for Unmanned Oil Platforms in Abu Dhabi
ABB has won orders from National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for the delivery of electrical equipment, power management and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full field Development Project in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. The new equipment will help NPCC fulfill its obligations to Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co. and ensure the highest levels of efficiency, reliability and safety for the project.
Source: ABB. Bird's-eye view of Al Nasr
ABB’s power management system will use ABB’s control System 800xA enabling remote operators to control the network safely and efficiently. An intelligent asset management system for predictive maintenance will further reduce operating costs and extend service life as it reduces the risk of failures and/or unexpected shutdowns.
ABB will supply 11 kV and 6.6 kV air-insulated and low voltage switchgear that continually provide data to verify and ensure a high level of safety, availability and reliability. ABB is also providing a fully integrated telecommunication system to the super complex for internal and external communication and field security. Key products are computer networks, electronic personnel tracking, camera system, radar, public address and general alarm systems, access control, telephone system, radios and a transmission system between platforms. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2016.
- Tight power and automation integration is a key element of ABB’s Next Level strategy to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations for our customers, says Peter Terwiesch, President of ABB’s Process Automation Division, in a statement.
The new orders bring the total order volume for ABB on the Al Nasr oil field project to more than 120 million USD.
