Project execution is already in progress at ABB, and the installation will be carried out in mid-2016 to take advantage of the maintenance shutdown that takes place at Kårstø every sixth year. However, the 800xA 6.0 version enables upgrades at any time in the future, without the need to pause operations. "We interpret this order as a confirmation that Gassco and Statoil is satisfied with ABB's work on the safety and automation systems at Kårstø over the past 30 years. We look forward to successfully delivering the latest upgrade project," said Per Erik Holsten, Managing Director of ABB's Oil, Gas and Chemicals business.
The Kårstø award, which was made in the first quarter of this year, is part of a wider framework agreement whereby ABB provides Statoil with control systems for onshore and offshore plants.
ABB's flagship automation system 800xA helps to improve productivity by seamlessly integrating processes, electrical, safety, and telecommunications in one system, monitored and controlled from an "Extended Operator Workplace", the high performance operator control room environment.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people.
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