Emerson to be responsible for front-end engineering, implementation...
Emerson Process Management, and BP International Ltd., one of the largest oil and gas producers in the United States, today announced a contract naming Emerson as the main automation contractor for replacement of ageing process automation systems at BP’s three largest U.S. refineries.
The contract covers 18 units at three BP U.S. refineries – Whiting, Indiana; Texas City, Texas; and Carson, California which, combined, refine about 1 million barrels of crude per day, or about 7 percent of total U.S. refining capacity. The upgrades are part of BP’s ongoing commitment to improving facilities in North America.
Under the contract, new DeltaV™ digital automation and control systems will be installed in 18 different production units at these refineries, resulting in improved efficiency and reliability in the refining process. Critical units to be upgraded include fluid catalytic cracker units, cokers, ultracrackers and alkylation units.
As the main automation contractor, Emerson will be responsible for the front-end engineering design, detailed design, and implementation of the new digital systems.
In addition to process automation, networking the systems with intelligent measurement instruments and digital valves will enable Emerson’s PlantWeb® digital automation architecture, providing a platform that also supports asset management applications to help the refineries optimise performance.
Emerson will work with BP to set the standards, processes and implementation procedures for the upgrade projects. Other control system elements such as field measurement devices and control valves will be replaced as needed.
“Following an extensive evaluation of the supply market and available technologies, BP has taken a strategic decision to introduce Emerson digital systems and associated equipment into its refining base,” said Patrick E. Gower, Refining Vice President, U.S. Region for BP. “The powerful combination of Emerson’s proven DeltaV systems, PlantWeb technology and a compelling value proposition positioned Emerson as the supplier of choice for this program and now resets the baseline for this sort of project.”
“We’re excited that BP is continuing its commitment to developing its relationship with Emerson by upgrading these important refineries with our PlantWeb digital architecture,” said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. “This contract highlights the combining of our main automation contracting expertise and digital technology to help BP upgrade the three sites to smart refineries, and gain the maximum value from our automation systems and asset management software. Emerson may well play a vital role in engineering other necessary instrumentation and control systems for BP as these projects get under way.”
![Groundbreaking refinery automation contract was signed by [left to right] Tom Snead, president of the Process Systems business of Emerson Process Management; Patrick E. Gower, refining vice president, US Region for BP; and Steve Dawes, market sector manager, Manufacturing Procurement for BP](http://www.emersonprocess.dk/excom/../photos/Thumbnails/143_21.02.2006 BP migration_Thumbnail.jpg)
Emerson Process Management, and BP International Ltd., one of the largest oil and gas producers in the United States, today announced a contract naming Emerson as the main automation contractor for replacement of ageing process automation systems at BP’s three largest U.S. refineries.
The contract covers 18 units at three BP U.S. refineries – Whiting, Indiana; Texas City, Texas; and Carson, California which, combined, refine about 1 million barrels of crude per day, or about 7 percent of total U.S. refining capacity. The upgrades are part of BP’s ongoing commitment to improving facilities in North America.
