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Metso's Smart Controllers Selected for Goliat Floating Plant Offshore in Norway

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Metso Corporation's advanced smart controllers have been chosen by Eni Norge and Statoil for the Goliat floating, production, storage and off-loading (FPSO) plant, a massive offshore facility scheduled to be operational by the end of 2015. The smart controllers, designed to enhance safety and minimize operational and maintenance costs, will control nearly 900 pneumatic actuated control, on-off and emergency shutdown (ESD) valves on the massive FPSO plant.

The Goliat FPSO plant, located approximately 100 km northwest of Hammerfest, Norway, in the Barents Sea, will produce both oil and gas. Equipped with the world's latest technical solutions, the plant is designed to operate reliably in the extreme Nordic cold climate and darkness during harsh winters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Metso's smart controllers were selected for nearly 900 pneumatic actuated control, on-off and emergency shutdown (ESD) valves on the Goliat FPSO plant.
  • The controllers will provide enhanced safety and minimize operational and maintenance costs.
  • The Goliat FPSO plant will be operational by the end of 2015, producing both oil and gas in the Barents Sea.
  • The plant is equipped with the world's latest technical solutions for reliable operation in extreme climates.
  • Metso's smart controllers have already been selected for major projects such as Total CLOV, Angola, Chouest in the USA, and Golden Eagle, UK.
  • Metso has over 40 valve and field device service centers worldwide and has delivered millions of control valves and on-off valves globally over 90 years.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 900 valves will be controlled by Metso's smart controllers on the Goliat FPSO plant.
  • The Goliat FPSO plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2015.
  • The plant is located approximately 100 km northwest of Hammerfest, Norway, in the Barents Sea.
  • Metso's smart controllers have been selected for major projects such as Total CLOV, Angola, Chouest in the USA, and Golden Eagle, UK.
  • Metso has over 40 valve and field device service centers worldwide.

Sources:

  • Metso Corporation (March 23, 2015)
  • Thomson Reuters ONE (via COMTEX)
  • Globenewswire (HUG#1905447)
  • Metso Corporation (www.metso.com)
  • Metso Corporation (www.twitter.com/metsogroup)

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