Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR),
has completed process automation for BP’s modernization of its refinery
in Whiting, Indiana. As main automation contractor for the massive
upgrade, Emerson provided technologies and services that helped enable
the Chicago-area refinery to modernize its facility to process
advantaged crude supplies.
“The Whiting project is one of the largest, most complex startups for
which we’ve served as main automation contractor,” noted Steve
Sonnenberg, president of Emerson Process Management. “We congratulate BP
on its success and appreciate the opportunity to have helped make it
happen.”
To facilitate commissioning and startup of BP’s new crude distillation
unit, coking unit, gas oil hydrotreater, and sulfur complex units,
Emerson drew on the resources of its engineering centers around the
world. This global Emerson team -- with personnel from the U.S., India,
Costa Rica, and the Philippines -- included more than 80 engineers,
consultants, and technical specialists. A core team will support BP
throughout 2014 as the refinery increases production of heavy-sour crude.
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, water and wastewater treatment, mining
and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The
company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific
engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™,
Fisher®, Bettis™, Micro Motion®,
Rosemount®, Daniel™, Ovation™ and AMS
Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five
business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network
Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential
Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2013 were $24.7 billion. For more
information, visit www.Emerson.com.
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