Honeywell Selected to Enhance Safety and Efficiency at Abu Dhabi Gas Development Project

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Honeywell has been chosen by Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company Ltd to provide its expertise and technology to ensure safe and efficient production at the Shah Gas Development Project. The project, expected to start in 2014, will process 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day, significantly increasing the Emirate's domestic gas supply. The selection of Honeywell was based on its reputation for successfully executing complex mega-projects and its Integrated-Main Automation Contractor methodology and Operations Readiness approach.

Key Takeaways:

  • Honeywell will provide its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Safety Manager technologies to help reduce the risk of safety incidents at the Shah Gas Development Project.
  • The company will design, engineer, and implement a broad array of new technologies and advanced applications to ensure the plant operates efficiently from the first day of production.
  • The project aims to increase the Emirate's domestic gas supply by processing 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day when it reaches full production capacity in 2014.
  • The Shah Gas field was discovered over 40 years ago, but high levels of hydrogen sulfide have prevented Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) from extracting the gas for domestic and industrial growth in the region.
  • Honeywell's selection was based on its reputation for executing complex mega-projects and its Integrated-Main Automation Contractor methodology and Operations Readiness approach.
  • The company will work closely with Abu Dhabi Gas Development Ltd to seamlessly integrate its unique work processes with a fit-for-purpose automation infrastructure.
  • The project is strategic for the Emirate, and Honeywell's expertise and technology will be crucial in ensuring its success.

Statistics:

  • The Shah Gas Development Project is expected to process 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day when it reaches full production capacity in 2014.
  • The project will significantly increase the Emirate's domestic gas supply.
  • The Shah Gas field was discovered more than 40 years ago, but high levels of hydrogen sulfide have prevented extraction of the gas for domestic and industrial growth in the region.

Sources:

  • "Honeywell Selected to Enhance Safety and Efficiency at Abu Dhabi Gas Development Project" (Copyright 2010 Euclid Infotech, distributed by Contify.com)