CNOOC Limited has selected Emerson Process Management to provide process automation, safety, and asset management technology for a gas production project in the South China Sea.
The deepwater project includes the Liwan 3-1 field, jointly developed by CNOOC and Canada Husky Energy Inc., and the CNOOC-developed Panyu 34-1 field. CNOOC will use Emerson’s DeltaV digital process automation system and DeltaV SIS™ process safety system to manage operations from the Panyu 34-1 offshore platform.
The project, CNOOC’s first entry into deepwater development, is a major milestone for the company. “We selected Emerson for its numerous advanced technologies and process control solutions, as well as its extensive offshore engineering experience,” said Liang Yu , project general manager for CNOOC . “This is one kind of partner we need as we stride forward into deep-sea production – especially on large, complex projects with high safety and reliability requirements like this one.”
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Emerson and CNOOC have had a strategic cooperation framework agreement since 2011. The agreement was recently renewed and expanded to include a full array of Emerson products and services.
SweeChee Lee , president of Emerson China, said, “CNOOC is a leading player in China’s offshore engineering field, one that recognizes the value of innovation. Helping CNOOC create more value in this project is a key objective in our partnering role as process control solutions provider.”
The project will have a 30-year lifespan, with first production expected in May 2014