Emerson Process Management And Wärtsilä Automation Norway To Form An Alliance To Deliver Integrated Automation Systems For FPSOS
Combined expertise and technology of the two world class companies will deliver efficiency and speed to FPSO projects
AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 2, 2006) -- Emerson Process Management and Wärtsilä Automation Norway have decided to form an alliance to supply total Electrical & Instrumentation systems in the Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) segment. The alliance brings together the process management knowledge and digital automation architecture of Emerson with the power and vessel automation systems expertise and products of Wärtsilä, enabling delivery of integrated systems with leading technologies from both companies.
Dedicated engineering teams of the companies will develop turn-key solutions by collaborating from front-end engineering and design (FEED) through to FPSO commissioning and operation. The delivered solutions can include diesel and dual fuel engines, generators, power distribution systems, electrical drives, thrusters, motor control centers, and safety and automation systems including metering, valves and instrumentation of the complete vessel.
Emerson is a leading global supplier of expert services and digital automation systems. Emerson´s state of the art measurements and digital automation technology will be combined with the industry-leading Wärtsilä power generation, power distribution and vessel automation systems. By combining their marine expertise and extensive project management experience, the two world-class suppliers will deliver project efficiency, speed and savings for FPSO builders. Both companies are committed to providing integrated systems on a common platform needed by operators that convert their tankers to FPSOs.
The first collaborative project of the alliance is for BW Offshores FPSO BW Enterprise. The delivery includes power distribution with high- and medium voltage Motor Control Centers (MCC's), and Safety & Automation Systems including Emerson's PlantWeb® digital automation architecture and Daniel® metering station, instruments and valves.
About Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is achieved by the dedication of more than 12,000 professionals manning 130 Wärtsilä offices in over 60 countries around the world. In 2005 Wärtsilä generated net sales of EUR 2.6 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
About Wärtsilä Automation Norway
Wärtsilä Automation Norway, earlier known as Aker Kværner Power and Automation Systems AS (akpas.com), was fully acquired by Wärtsilä March 1st, 2006. Wärtsilä Automation Norway is a leading company in electrical power and automation systems and supply products and systems to Oil & Gas, marine and land based industry sectors.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Bristol®, DeltaV(TM), Daniel®, Ovation®, and AMS(TM) Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
CONTACT:
Jerry Moon, Emerson Process Management
1 (512) 832-3089, Jerry.Moon@EmersonProcess.com
Peter Dossing, Emerson Process Management
1 (512) 832-3162, Pete.Dossing@EmersonProcess.com
