IT APPLICATION IN OIL N GAS INDUSTRY

GAIL

OIL

LNT

ACCENTURE

DELLOITE

G.E

INFOSYS

HONEYWELL

PROFESSIONAL PETROLEUM

GIBSON TECH

VIDEOCONE

SEL

BY VARUN PAHWA

MBA (OIL N GAS)

GAIL

Information Technology (IT) can lead to phenomenal improvement in work efficiency

and response speed. Hence, to compete successfully in the emerging high speed

business world, e-Strategy is a necessity for decision making.

GAIL made significant investments in IT infrastructure and software over the last five

years in view of the current developments in the industry and GAIL's growth plans. In

the last two years, GAIL has taken significant steps to leverage its strength of existing

robust IT infrastructure. An IT Policy and an IT Strategy have been put in place.

GAIL�s IT strategy is an Integrated Approach. In today s competitive world, IT strategy can provide the real competitive

edge to companies. The company's IT initiatives are spread across all its functional areas and the objective is to use IT to

the best possible extent. Thus, we have evolved the motto: Squeeze technology to its limit.

IT contributes directly to work efficiency and transactional efficiency, leading to cost

reduction and increased customer satisfaction. Thus, GAIL has undertaken a

number of IT initiatives which have significantly contributed to cost reduction and

operational efficiency. Rather than relying on reams of papers and files and loads of

unclassified information, one must develop a system of electronic exchange of

classified and appropriate information. GAILs IT strategy borders on these principles

in an effort to become a techno savvy and efficient company.

Personal e-Banking

e-Banking at GAIL is an attempt to enable safe and easy handling of employees salary accounts and miscellaneous claims.

Personal e-Banking has been introduced in the corporate office and Noida wherein the salary and other payments get

credited to employees account by electronic transfer. ATM facilities have been provided at corporate office and Noida office

for facilitating transactions.

Organizational e-Banking (e-Receivables and e-Payments)

GAIL is also in the process of introducing organizational e-Banking covering e-Receivables and e-Payments, for our

customers and vendors. An integrated system is being developed to enable efficient and speedy transactions involving

GAIL, banks, customers and vendors. Besides better operational efficiency, lesser paper work and better utilization of

manpower, there will also be reduction in transaction cycle time leading to financial advantages.

e-Investment of Surplus funds

An online system for investing surplus funds has been developed, wherein the banks

are able to quote their rates online, the transactions are compared and processed

electronically before the final investment is made. This e-investment system has resulted in process cycle time reduction

and cost effectiveness for both GAIL and the banks, besides better returns.

Paperless FAX

We have made a shift from the traditional FAX rooms to Paperless FAX System based on Fax servers, which is an e-mail-

based system through which employees can conveniently send and/or receive fax messages through their messaging

system mailbox internally or by accessing the messaging system from anywhere in India and abroad with the help of the

Internet. The IT department has estimates that by adopting this practice on a company-wide basis, a saving of around Rs

25 lakh per annum can be achieved, excluding the STD charges, which register a higher amount when a fax message is

sent through an ordinary fax machine, the fax server.

Bill Watch System

Processing of the suppliers bills has been a major area of concern for business

organisations and their suppliers. GAIL has made a sincere effort to overcome delay

in processing of bills by introducing an online Bill Watch System, by which suppliers,

vendors and contractors are enabled through GAIL website to track the status of their

pending bills. All they have to do is enter the �receipt number� given at the time of

submission of the bills and the system informs them instantly about the detailed

status of their bills and at which level the bills are pending, if applicable. This is an

important step towards strengthening our partnership with our suppliers, vendors and

contractors, and creates the needed supply chain efficiency.

There are significant results achieved at some of our locations wherein more than 75% of our bills are cleared within 15

days after introduction of the Bill Watch System. It would be important for all locations to adopt and implement the BTS to

derive the maximum benefits, help vendors in tracking their payments and ensure timely payments.

Video Conferencing

GAIL has one of the best Video Conferencing facilities connecting 23 major work centers and sites so far, which will be

extended to other locations as well. This facility is being used for conference inaugurations, key presentations and quick

business reviews, internally. It also helps in cost-efficient conferencing with foreign vendors and suppliers to discuss key

commercial issues.

File Watch System

One of the key factors of success of a progressive organization is fast and

transparent decision making. To enable this we have introduced �File Watch

System� which is a web based centralized system, wherein brief information,

about all the files, including dates of entry and exit, are necessarily being entered

at initiation level as well at all the transaction levels where the file moves.

File watch system helps users, track the movement and status of the files, as well

as the time taken by the individual officers to clear the files and the total time

taken for approvals. The inbuilt aspect of accountability in this system, cuts down

the decision making time, which is a major cause of concern, especially in PSUs. �Reshaping� our organisation entails a

fresh perspective of things which is why we have the File Movement System and the Bill Watch System in place.

Reaching Employees (Corporate Intranet /100 % e-Mail Access / Internet Access to Executives)

In todays era of knowledge workers, it is of paramount importance to be well informed about all the happenings in the

micro and macro business environment, on time. To facilitate this, we have achieved our milestone of providing e-mail

access to each and every employee of our company and further to enhance external orientation, all executives of the

company have Internet access. Banking upon this extensive reach of computers and e-mail facility to all the employees, we

have developed a Corporate Intranet, which is a dedicated and a powerful medium of information sharing between all the

employees and the different business functions of GAIL. The intranet is constantly updated and this sharing of information

is on a continuous basis.

Enterprise Resource Planning

GAIL is in the process of implementing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

system. ERP implementation would improve the operational efficiency, productivity

and customer satisfaction levels, besides optimization of cost, inventory and

manpower utilization. This will also lead to efficient Supply Chain Management. ERP

implementation would also lead to Integrated business & process control systems,

Standardized processes by adopting best industry practices across locations and

functions, Efficient and timely provision of Management Information for better

decision support and operational control, and Enabling internal performance

measurement and Improved responsiveness to changing market conditions,

The major benefits of GAIL's IT initiatives include cost reduction, operational efficiency, faster decision making,

better service to customers, better vendor management, seamless and faster information sharing, quick

response time with better and faster communication.

GAILTEL

GAILTEL, the Telecom & Telemetry services arm of GAIL (India) Limited, is providing communication services for its

business critical pipeline Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for

automation of organization-wide business processes/functions and inter/intra office communications apart from

commercially leasing telecom services to telecom operators across India since 2001.

GAILTEL has a reach of around 13000 Km of OFC network along GAIL’s reliable cross country pipelines (5681 Km) and

state/national highway routes (7346 Km), connecting 150 towns/cities spanning across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya

Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and NCR.

With SDH & DWDM as the core layer, GAILTEL network is built largely along the highly secured GAIL’s cross country pipeline

corridor and also configured in "self-healing" rings to ensure highly reliable and error free service to its internal & external

customers. The network is managed centrally on 24X7 basis from a state-of-art Network Management Centre at Noida.

GAILTEL, today serves most of the Telecom operators of the country, which include Vodafone, TCL(VSNL), Bharti Airtel, Idea

Cellular, Tulip Telecom, Tata Tele services, to name a few.

LNTMain purpose is deploying and maintaining best-of-breed solutions on the Oracle suite of packages. We offer a complete spectrum of services across technologies, including Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards Enterprise One & World Soft, PeopleSoft Enterprise, Siebel CRM, EPM/ BI and Fusion Technology. Leveraging our extensive experience in Oracle We provide the winning edge to energy and petrochemical companies by enabling them to extract full value from information management and IT systems across the entire value chain.

Our parent company, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) , has several decades of rich experience across the entire energy and petrochemical value chain. L&T offers design, engineering, project management, procurement, construction and commissioning services to the hydrocarbon industry. Leveraging our rich parentage, we offer solutions in the area of ERP,Information Management, IT for Physical Layer Connectivity   and major Capital Projects, as well as Niche Solutions based on emerging technologies. Our successful track record with global leaders is founded on this unique 'Business-to-IT Connect' delivered by our corporate heritage. From large-scale, end-to-end projects and system integration, to leveraging emerging technologies for innovative business solutions - we use our deep understanding of the domain to convert IT investments into competitive advantage.

Our advantages include:

Rich domain experience derived from our parent company, Larsen & Toubro A wide spectrum of technology and domain partnerships Service offerings across the value chain Niche solutions  in data analytics, locational intelligence, RFID solutions, regulatory compliances Frameworks  like eGas Station, iAnalyst and RCTrack help our clients save time and costs applications

and rich domain expertise, we enable our clients to use Oracle for their business advantage.

Larsen & Toubro Limited operates as a technology, engineering, construction, and manufacturing company. Its Engineering and Construction Projects division provides EPC solutions for the hydrocarbon, power, water, cement and allied machinery, and engineering services industries. The companys Heavy Engineering division offers custom designed and engineered critical equipment and systems for the oil and gas, refinery, cracker, petrochemicals, fertilizer, chemicals, power, aerospace, and defense industries; and constructs commercial vessels and warships. Its Engineering, Construction, and Contracts division provides civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineering services for industrial sectors and infrastructure projects. The company’s Electrical and Electronics division offers switchgears, electrical systems, energy meters, automation and medical equipment, and petroleum dispensing pumps. Its IT and Technology Services division provides application development, maintenance, support, and outsourcing services; and business process, consulting, infrastructure management, engineering, product life cycle management, enterprise and system integration, testing, SAP, and Oracle services. The company’s Railway Projects division provides construction services for railway projects; and design and engineering, project planning, and operation and maintenance services. Its Power division offers construction services for hydro, thermal, and nuclear power plants; and undertakes power development, plan automation, and power transmission and distribution projects. The company’s Machinery and Industrial Products division offers construction and mining equipment, material handling products, crushing equipment, hydraulic equipment, valves, rubber and plastic processing machinery, paper machinery, welding products, castings, windmill components, and cutting and engineered tools. Larsen & Toubro was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

OILThe search for hydrocarbons is on & technology has always been at the core of OIL’s activities. Induction of

Information & Communication Technology as an enabler to the core functions of OIL has been a driving force.

OIL’s IT initiatives through various software solutions, state-of-the-art servers, optical fibre, satellite up-linking,

terminals, platforms program developers, digital data, networking, workflow – has been enabling OIL to sail along the

information superhighway...empowering employees and management to take techno-economic decisions so vital in

today’s era of cut-throat competitions. OIL’s IT Department is responsible for providing a proper workflow where

people have access to latest technology, which ensures accurate, timely and consistent transmission of data.

IT Vision

To transform OIL into an I² enterprise

Knowledge management through Information management

IT Mission

To achieve a high level of computerisation in the technical and commercial processes in all spheres of OIL’s

activities, developing an Enterprise-wide Information system, creating local/ wide area connectivity across the

organization to provide network and data communication facilities, application of innovation and introduction of new

technology by prudent IT resource planning in the most effective manner, continuous updation of knowledge so that

the benefits of technology reach all levels of management as well as knowledge workers in OIL.

Preparing OIL to implement IT-based online systems requires a multi-dimensional approach incorporating user

training, change management, motivation, etc. The philosophy of IT initiatives is to add the above with the practical

experience of IT-enabled processes for the users to realise the potential of IT applications in all areas. In line with

this, IT Department put in extra effort to develop and implement in-house applications in critical areas like Finance,

materials, HR, production, drilling, geoscience, etc. over the past few years in a planned manner. 

ERP and E & P Databank Initiatives

ERP: “Enterprise Resource Planning” had gone live from 01st December, 05, and implemented SAP ERP modules

HR (Human Resource), MM (Materials Management), FICO (Financial Accounting & Controlling), PP (Product

Planning), PM (Plant Maintenance), PS ( Project System ) , IS Oil (Industry Standard Solution), SD (Sales &

Distribution), BW (Business Warehouse) , SRM ( Suppliers Relationship Management ) and EP ( Employees Portal ). 

Successful implementation of ERP has helped OIL towards 

a) improved efficiency, effectiveness in all business processes,

b) introduction of a cost management system at par with the best, 

c) continuous improvement in productivity to gain entry into the league of the best achievers in the world &

d) introduction of the best management practices of the industry.

E&P: Exploration & Databank Project implementation is on. E&P Databank is based on a POSC Epicenter Data

Model that Will Act as a Receptacle for All E&P related data. Once implemented, this data-center will be able to a)

Store more than 100 Years of Invaluable E&P Related Data Possessed by OIL available in various formats into a

common industry-standard format, b)Provide a Robust Central Repository of Data for the Geo-Technical Community,

c) Convert Data Assets of OIL into Capital, as the Data could be Used Productively to Create Value for OIL 

IT Business Continuity plan

To protect the vital company data from disasters like earthquake, fire, flood etc., organizations must build up

redundant data repositories, preferably at geographically distant locations. As a part of IT business continuity plan,

disaster recovery centre was set up in the Noida, UP. Continuous data replication of all of its business data takes

place between the primary site at Duliajan, Assam and Noida, UP. Physical access to data repositories are being

controlled by means of effective technologies like use of biometrics, CCTV monitoring etc.

Human Face of IT 

OIL’s FO Project has paved way for a Broadband Tele-communication Infrastructure in Entire North-East.

Annually about 50 Students pursuing Professional Courses are provided Project Based Training on Oracle

Database, Web Technology. Networking etc. to give them the necessary industry exposure.

Lends Technical Help & Infrastructure in Programmes Organised by Various Institutions

IT Resources

IT Hardware: OIL has installed state of the art hardware in its Data center comprising about 50 servers including

large number high end servers, 15 TB SAN storage, An automatic tape library system for backup and about 2000

PCs across various user locations spread across OIL’s operational areas. 

LAN Connectivity: A Robust 100 BaseT LAN with Fiber Backbone at Duliajan Field HQs and Wireless connectivity

to all remote locations like OCSs, Digboi etc supports more than 2000 nodes , handles applications ranging from

Intranet, Internet, Email, SAP ERP applications , 2-Tier Client Server Applications on Oracle RDBMs, 3-Tier

Applications. 

WAN / Remote Area Connectivity: Wide Area Network connectivity connecting all other spheres of OIL by MPLS

VPN through BSNL is in operation. A VSAT connectivity through BTVL shared hub services connects all Project

offices as a fall back arrangement to MPLS 

High Speed Internet Connectivity: A 24X7 high speed 4 Mbps link catering to approximately 1000 users is provided

at OIL, Duliajan through STPI’s VSAT link. 

Core Business Intelligent Systems: Seismic 2D/ 3D Data Processing Software “Promax” on SGI Power Challenge,

Seismic Data Interpretation Software “GeoFrame” on SUN Ultra Sparc, Well-Log Interpretation “ELAN PLUS” on

SUN, Reservoir Modelling Software “Petral”, Reservoir Simulation “Eclipse 100”, Well Testing Software

“WellTest100”, SCADA System and a host of other systems. 

Business Information and support Systems: In-house developed Oracle based Hospital Information System,

Superannuation fund management system , Land information, GRPC Databse, Explosive Management Database,

Intranet Portal Deployment, Corporate Website Deployment etc.

IT Expertise

Database: Oracle RDBMS - Oracle 8/ 9i/10g Database, Oracle Database Administration, Microsoft Access, Oracle

Forms, Reports, Graphics Builder, VB. 

OS: System Administration of Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, LINUX, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris,

SGI Irix, HP Tru Unix 

WebServices, Internet/ Mail Services: 3-Tier Application Deployment using IIS, Corporate Mail Services & Internet

for 1000 Users. 

The Road Ahead

The Road Ahead for OIL’s IT Mission is to

Steer OIL to I² Enterprise (“Informationalised” and “Integrated” in every aspect)

Facilitate Knowledge Management for Knowledge Workers

Integrate Technical & Business decisions

Venture into E-Business to Remain Competitive and Remain at Par with International E&P Companies

Continuously Upgrade IT skills and Technology thereby Consistently Improve Organisational Performance

Strive for implementing digital oil fields.

GE-OIL N GAS

With more than 12,000 employees operating in 70 countries worldwide, GE’s Oil & Gas business is a global leader in the supply of technology-based equipment and services for the entire oil and gas industry – from drilling and completion to production, transportation, refining, processing, petrochemicals and plastics. We offer a wide range of surface and subsea drilling and production systems, equipment for floating production platforms, compressors, turbines,

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GIS for petroleum analysis and data management

Petro View, our Upstream E&P GIS, is ideal for:

petroleum exploration; new ventures and scouting; business planning; data and document management; and creating reports, presentations and maps.

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Upstream oil and gas data

The system is fast and easy to use, carrying detailed information on:

exploration, appraisal and development wells; licence areas and partner interests; field developments; and infrastructure.

This wealth of information is combined with cultural data to create comprehensive and accurate regional datasets that can be viewed and analysed in map, graph or report format.

Modules and customisation

PetroView may also be customised, enabling users to easily import and visualise their own corporate data, such as structural geology layers, production records, or any other spatial data. Additionally, a range of modular add-ons have been created to support:

field analysis; well trading; historic license and deals analysis; spatial block history analysis; prospect data management; and Seismic vendor navigation inventory queries and management.

Technology

Since the launch of PetroView in 1992, we have continuously enhanced the tool to embrace the latest technology, whilst retaining a user-friendly interface. PetroView is now available as a desktop and web-based solution. Many oil and gas companies, contractors and financial institutions regard PetroView as the most comprehensive data visualisation package available for the upstream oil and gas industry.

Oil and gas economic modelling for the upstream industry

PetroScope is an oil and gas economic modelling framework for evaluating upstream oil and gas assets, using discounted cash-flow (DCF) methodology.  Detailed fiscal regime models for 80 producing countries are available for PetroScope.

It has been deployed as a corporate modelling solution for large and small companies, proving invaluable for:

Equity research. Portfolio analysis. Business development. Mergers and acquisition. Benchmarking. Competitor analysis.

Developed in Microsoft Excel, it offers a robust framework, complete calculation transparency and an intuitive user interface. The auditability of the models and user-friendly features offered with the PetroScope framework appeal to both novice and expert users.

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The PetroScope solution

PetroScope models the complexities of a fiscal system allowing the after-tax economics of a project to be analysed. The system is flexible, enabling user to view cash-flows, in real or nominal terms and in any given currency. The interactive economic dashboard presents the results of the analysis, displaying charts and financial indicators.

Projects can also be consolidated at the appropriate equity interests, this allow a user to analyse the economics of a portfolio of assets, including any fiscal synergies that may occur.

PetroScope can be purchased as a standalone application, no annual subscription is required, which will include the framework and one fiscal model. However, further fiscal models can be purchased on a fixed fee basis and can be used immediately within the existing framework.

Many companies regard PetroScope as the most comprehensive upstream fiscal modelling solution available for the analysis of global oil and gas assets.

PetroReports®

Upstream oil and gas reporting and analysis with PetroReports

PetroReports is a suite of upstream oil and gas reports, delivering factual information and analysis of the industry.

Reports include:

Field Reports Fiscal and Regulatory Guides Upstream Petroleum Reports Weekly Service

The content, delivery and frequency of the four types of PetroReports differ.  However, the uniting factor between them is the quality of the information and analysis they contain. Together the reports provide you with an insight into every aspect of upstream activity.

The table below provides a quick comparison between the content of these reports:

Field ReportsFiscal and

Regulatory Guides

Upstream

Petroleum ReportWeekly Service

- Drilling

- Geology

- Development history

- Facilities

- Production

- Transportation

- Economics

- Foreign

investment

- Institutional organisation

- Laws and regulations

- License terms

- Fiscal arrangements

- Petroleum entitlement

- Other contractual provisions

- Abandonment

- Health, safety and environment

- Drilling

- Licensing

- Deals

- Fields

- Production

- Reserves

- Economics

- Drilling

- Licensing

- Deals

Updated annually Updated in ENV

CHANGE

Updated bi-

annually

Updated weekly

Infosys

Refining and MarketingInfosys' Refining and Marketing solutions include:

Refinery planning and scheduling1. Integrated, automated and workflow-oriented solution2. Creation of revenue saving opportunities of up to US$ 0.05/bbl3. Improvements in the planning process4. Better quality of data and analysis

Refinery asset and reliability management1. EAM Package Evaluation and fitment assessment2. Analysis and modeling of asset management solutions around maintenance philosophies CBMS (Condition-Based

Maintenance System), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and RCM (reliability-centered maintenance) based on the client's key result areas

3. Interface to other systems such as ERPs, mobile devices, data acquisition systems to assist seamless information sharing for better decision-making

Distribution and retail management1. Comprehensive suite of integrated 'modular functionalities' addressing the needs of different business functions2. Improved visibility on business and financial performance through Executive Dashboard3. Improved operational efficiency by automation of hitherto manual processes4. Near real-time data on gas supply, sales, complaints, incidents, breakdowns, work orders and work permits5. Reduction in incidents of gas demand-supply mismatch6. Reduction in time for customer acquisition and customer complaint resolution

Retail fuel pricing1. Consultancy in dynamic retail pricing utilizing both rule-based as well as optimization tools2. Inventory management as well as business intelligence help in cost control and retail sale maximization

GIS-based Information Management Portal for an Oil and Gas MajorA global energy company wanted to digitize its oil well files and enable multidisciplinary collaboration.

Business Need

Gaps in Document Management: Searching and retrieving documents was difficult as oil well files were stored in multiple locations and shared drives

Collaboration not always supported by systems and processes: The absence of a common platform and processes did not allow information exchange between multidisciplinary teams

Silos in GIS (Geospatial Information System): The lack of a unified GIS to support oil well location evaluation hindered the ability to take informed decisions and resulted in delayed decision-making

Our Solution Infosys reviewed the business processes, identified gaps in how information was managed and developed an Information Management strategy. We provided an end-to-end business solution, including a strategy, solution design, solution development, overall program management, hard copy oil well file document scanning and migration.

Infosys developed a GIS-based Information Management portal to integrate production data, electronic documents and spatial data. The portal uses GIS to manage spatial information; Documentum to manage document information and existing database management systems to manage production data. The solution enabled stakeholders to collaborate during new oil well planning and development activities.

BenefitsInfosys' GIS-based Information Management portal solution delivered several benefits:

Collaboration: Multidisciplinary teams share information and take prompt and informed decisions

Efficiency: Quick document and data access through a scalable system enhanced organizational efficiency

Data and Knowledge Transfer: Improved the ability to capture and transfer data

Compliance: Improved the ability to meet regulatory requirements

Honeywell

Services

UOP offers a wide range of services to a global array of companies within the hydrocarbon processing industries. Our extensive service offerings, coupled with our unmatched technical knowledge and experience can help your company focus on the three keys to profitability:

On-stream: Ensuring that your plants are running and delivering products exactly when needed

On-spec: Producing the right products to meet the best market opportunities, while meeting all regulatory requirements

On-time: Ensuring timely deployment of the right assets, as well as timely execution of capital projects to capture maximum market opportunities

At UOP, we provide services that span the breadth of your business. Our areas of expertise include planning, operational support, technical service, catalyst and adsorbent services, reliability, availability, inspection and maintenance support and human resource services.

Our in-depth knowledge of the hydrocarbon processing industry enables us to understand your external challenges, provide practical solutions, and help you effectively implement those solutions in the form of technology, practices and work processes.

Find out more about the many ways UOP’s services can help you improve your operations and boost your profitability. Today

IndianOil is well placed to provide seamless services in the entire spectrum of petroleum pipelines covering techno-economic feasibility studies, design and detailed engineering, project execution, operations and maintenance, consultancy services in augmentation and modernization, etc.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and application software expertise are available from project implementation to commissioning including field services, maintenance and operational support. Tanker handling, petroleum product and crude oil accounting, quality control, ocean loss control, pigging procedure development and analysis of pigging data, selection, testing and evaluation of drag reducers, operations and maintenance of tank farm and pump stations are other areas of expertise available with IndianOil’s Pipelines Division. 

How UOP Serves the Gas Processing Industry

Gas processing can range from simple treating and conditioning for pipeline delivery to complex operations needed to meet specifications to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG). UOP offers a range of advanced solutions to address your processing needs, from straightforward single unit operation to highly integrated multiple technology operations. All are backed by a process warranty from UOP.

Our technologies cover the full range of processes, from wellhead treating to sulfur and liquids recovery, to upgrading of natural gas liquids into high-value olefins, aromatics, and other petrochemicals and fuels.

UOP’s extensive gas separation and purification process technologies are also well-suited for acid gas removal and hydrogen-CO ratio adjustment in synthesis gas (syngas) processes used to make ammonia and methanol. In addition, UOP offers state-of-the-art technologies to help you both clean up syngas produced through gasification as well as recover

excess hydrogen at very high purity.

No matter what your gas processing needs, send us your requirements today using our information request form. Our gas processing experts will closely review them to help you find the solution that’s best for you.

Light olefin equipment

UOP’s proprietary heat and mass transfer systems are widely used in the ethylene industry for the recovery of high purity (polymer-grade) ethylene and propylene. UOP offers several process technologies for olefins production to help you take advantage of raw material availability and produce the light olefin products you need.

LAB and Higher Olefins

On a global basis, UOP technology is the key enabler for production of normal paraffins and linear alkylbenzene (LAB). Almost all new LAB complexes built worldwide in the last 20 years have used UOP technology.

LAB is the primary raw material used to produce linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS). LAB is produced by alkylating benzene with a long-chain normal paraffin that is commonly derived from kerosene using the Molex process.

Whether you’re an existing or new LAB and normal paraffins producer, you can rely on UOP to supply the latest process technology, catalysts and adsorbents to achieve your desired production and product quality objectives. 

UOP can also provide the process technologies, catalysts and adsorbents needed to produce higher olefins from a variety of feedstocks, such as propylene, kerosene, normal paraffins, and ethylene.

If you’re interested in producing higher olefins such as nonene, dodecene, C10-C16internal olefins (for detergent alcohols), or alpha olefins, look to UOP for state-of-the-art technologies to meet your needs.

Find out how UOP can help you produce LAB or higher olefins or optimize your current production. Contact us

today using our information request form.

Refining

UOP offers refiners a full portfolio of process technology, adsorbents and catalysts, specialized equipment, engineering and technical services, as well as operational support services. 

You can employ UOP’s technical capabilities for operational improvements, revamps of existing equipment, major expansions, as well as grass-roots refinery projects. UOP’s “single source” capability offers you fully integrated and optimized solutions that drive toward minimum investment cost and project timing, ensuring maximum project profitability.

UOP has a long history of industry leadership in gasoline production technologies with the Platforming, Penex, Butamer, and UOP HF Alkylation processes. We have developed new technologies such as the ISAL and InAlk processes to meet gasoline needs of the new millennium. 

The UOP Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Unicracking and Unionfining processes focus on gas oil conversion and diesel fuel production. UOP offers crude and vacuum distillation, coking, visbreaking, solvent deasphalting and the Merox process for product treating as part of a full refinery solution.

Hydrogen is a major focus in refining today because of the drive toward low-sulfur gasoline and diesel fuels. UOP is focused on maximizing H2 production from existing producers, while minimizing consumption in hydroprocessing units. The Polybed PSA and Polysep Membrane technologies are integral to efficient hydrogen generation and management.

We can transfer UOP technology to your refinery through a unique collection of products and services, including process licenses, adsorbent and catalyst supply, basic design and front-end engineering design (FEED) services, and training and technical support at unit commissioning. UOP also transfers technology in the form of equipment, either skid mounted

process modules or individual key mechanical equipment items. 

We also offer post-start up technical services, including process/catalyst related consulting and refinery-wide reliability, availability, and optimization services.

For more information about UOP’s refining process and adsorbent and catalyst technologies, please click on the refining technology links on the left. 

For information about refining related services and products, please select from the following links:Technology Transfer Services and EquipmentCatalyst SupportOperations SupportReliability, Availability, and InspectionPlanning SupportAdsorbents in Refining

For a short history of UOP in the refining industry, please click below:UOP Refining History

To view a simplified refinery flow diagram with links to UOP key refining technologies, please click below:Refinery Flow Diagram

Adsorbents, Specialties and Custom Products

UOP's Adsorbents and Specialties group offers the broadest range of molecular sieves and alumina adsorbents in the world with production facilities in the United States, Italy, Japan, and China. We are the worldwide leader in the continuing development and manufacture of zeolite and alumina adsorbents and their commercial applications. 

To better serve our adsorbent customers worldwide, we maintain sales offices in 12 countries, as well as at our corporate offices in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA. 

UOP's adsorbents expertise is unparalleled in the industry, extending from research and development to manufacturing, and from application product selection consulting to technical services. To meet the needs of our customers, we offer the broadest portfolio of adsorbent products available in the world, in the widest variety of packages. Our understanding of product applications and extensive industry expertise allows us to provide intelligent solutions for even the most complex manufacturing problems.

The scientists of the Linde Department of Union Carbide (a business unit now merged into UOP) invented synthetic molecular sieves more than 50 years ago. UOP continues to be a pioneer in the adsorbents business – by developing cutting edge products and processes to assure our customers high performance and overall value. Whatever your adsorbent needs, we have the right adsorbent product for you.

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Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation

The purpose is to explore the particular ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless

instrumentation networks with SCADA and realize.

Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can drive operational efficiency and reduce

deployment costs.

The use of wireless instruments in pipelines and gas production operations has been gaining

momentum over the past few years. Driven by cost cutting measures and the need to gain more

operational visibility to meet regulatory requirements, wireless instruments eliminate expensive

trenching and cabling while providing access to hard-to-reach areas using self-contained, battery-

powered instruments. However, SCADA engineers and operators are facing the challenge of

integrating wireless instrumentation networks with other communication infrastructure available in the

field. Managing and debugging dispersed wireless networks presents a new level of complexity to field

operators that could deter them from adopting wireless instrumentation despite the exceptional

savings.

This paper will look into the particular ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless

instrumentation networks with SCADA and realize the full benefits of such an integrated solution.

An Analysis o Security Solutions and Their Applicability in Control Systems

Andrew Ginter, ISP, CIPS, CISSP, Chief Security Officer, Industrial Defender, Inc.

Anti-virus has a checkered history in operations networks and control systems – many people have

horror stories of how they installed anti-virus and so impaired their test system that they simply

couldn't trust deploying it in production.

While anti-virus systems detect "bad" files that match signatures of known malware, whitelisting

technologies identify "good" executables on a host and refuse to execute unauthorized or modified

executables, presumably because such executables may contain malware. This is a least privilege

approach of denying everything that is not specifically approved.

In this paper the Industrial Defender team performs an independent analysis of a variety of whitelisting

solutions for their applicability to control systems. The paper closes with some recommendations

related to this technology and areas for further research.

OPC Bridging Transfers Data between Industrial Automation Systems

Integrators frequently use OPC technology to connect one Industrial Automation system (PLC, DCS,

SCADA, HVAC, etc) with another so data can be shared between the two systems. Because OPC

technology is based on the Client/Server architecture, the challenge is that two OPC Servers cannot

communicate with each other directly. A variety of vendors provide an intermediate software solution,

generically called an “OPC Bridge,” to facilitate this sort of communication. This whitepaper discusses

the concept of the OPC Bridge, the solution architecture, required software components, and various

features to help Integrators differentiate between different OPC Bridge products.

SNMP – A New Paradigm for SCADA

This white paper describes how SNMP is applied to asset management and transportation of "shadow

data," information on equipment maintenance and security within the SCADA system. Since SNMP has

emerged as a very efficient vehicle for transportation of this information, it is feasible for addition to

existing systems. The white paper includes descriptions of smart function blocks, which significantly

reduce programming efforts when used with Semaphore's T-BOX RTU and Kingfisher RTU product

lines.

PROFESSIONAL PETROLEUM

Professional Petroleum Service Company offers sales, service, testing and installation for:

Gas station equipment including fuel pumps, POS terminals, and fuel storage tanks Propane trucks and Fuel delivery trucks Dresser Wayne / Ovation Gasboy / Veeder Root Tokheim (service only)

Accutech instruments

Open the box, install, and power up. It’s really that simple. With rough-and-ready Accutech wireless instrumentation, critical process data is wirelessly moved upstream from up to  256 field-based sensors to your centralized data system or RTU, with minimal installation and maintenance efforts; and thanks to years of field experience to back them up, you know that your Accutech equipment will be in service, reliably and economically, for the long haul.By combining secure 900MHz spread-spectrum radio communication with advanced power management circuitry, Accutech virtually eliminates the need for local power sources and field wiring. All field devices are self-contained and self-powered, with maintenance-free operation for up to 10 years. Whether your installation is situated on a plant floor or a weather-beaten hilltop, Accutech products will work for you.

GIBSON APPLIED TECNOLGY & ENGINERRING LCC

Capabilities

GATE LLC offers a wide range of skills and experience in deepwater engineering in design, installation

and operation stages by using a "systems engineering" approach. This team-based approach enables

our engineers to take a look at larger view of the interactions and intricacies of the system as a whole

and results in developing an optimized solution that crosses many different disciplines and boundaries.

This is achieved with a philosophy that facilitates continuous career development of our engineers by

providing cross-trainings, sharing experience, supporting each individual taking project responsibility

and establishing a well-communicating network between different disciplines, all of which lead to

excellence in work quality.

Startup Procedures and Operating GuidelinesGATE engineers have extensive experience in writing commissioning, initial start-up and operating

guidelines and procedures. During the procedure writing effort, design errors and omissions are

frequently discovered. In order to eliminate these problems, GATE believes that procedure writing

should be handled in stages, begin early in the project and start as a high level procedure that

gradually matures along with the design. Processes should be designed to be operated; operation

shouldn't be an afterthought.

Integrity AssuranceGATE provides integrity assurance support to its clients by using the principle of a Systems Approach

that compliments our engineering experience by considering systemic risks through equipment

interactions and design analysis. Risk assessment is a key element in managing pipeline system

integrity, which involves identification and management of the risks through development of an

investigation, intervention, redesign and inspection plan.

Corrosion and Materials EngineeringGATE develops whole-life cost solutions to corrosion and materials issues in the areas of:

Downhole and Subsea Material Selection geared to changing service conditions throughout

equipment design life

Management and mitigation of CO2, H2S and microbiologically induced corrosion modeling and

failure mechanisms

Erosion/Corrosion Risk Assessment and Modeling

Scaling Studies; determination of scale formation risk, development of removal and mitigation

strategies

Failure Analysis

Linking material selection, selection of coatings and field joints studies

Cathodic Protection Design and Attenuation Modeling of subsea structures

Monitoring and inspection strategies during field design

Inspecting work in progress during fabrication and vendor qualification (including welding,

coating, anode chemistry, positive material identification)

Chemical Systems EngineeringGATE chemical systems engineering support acts as a focal point to develop, manage and maintain a

comprehensive best in class chemical engineering/treatment strategy that maximizes the net value of

the asset at all stages of the design, commissioning and production process. Chemical Systems

Engineers;

Work with Corrosion Engineering team to ensure the Flow Assurance Strategy is robust and fit

for purpose for the full design life

Manage chemical vendor qualifications and selections which includes development of chemical

functional and testing requirements

Evaluate chemical pumping rates and sparing along with chemical storage requirements and

umbilical sizing and layouts

Develop chemical management plans with selected chemical vendors for assets at the design

stage as well as for producing facilities.

Commissioning & StartupGATE has expertise in designing and overseeing commissioning and start-up operations and providing

on-site technical support during well unloading and commissioning activities. This enables a rapid

response capability to unexpected events and the ability to transfer learnings to our clients.

The initial startup of a production system is one of the most challenging periods in field life; it is the

first time the whole system has to work together. GATE believes development of effective planning

strategies will minimize the risks, and we have a broad knowledge in generating plans for the initial

startup of wells, subsea tie-backs and new platforms.

Reservoir and Production Engineering

Subsurface team at GATE provides multi-disciplinary solutions in advanced reservoir & production

engineering analysis and data processing to the petroleum industry.

Main service categories are:

Analytical Reservoir Engineering; enables the estimation of important reservoir characteristics

that provides in-depth understanding of the reservoir and well performance in order to

optimize production.

Dynamic Reservoir Engineering: GATE has the expertise to build and run realistic and flexible

flow simulation models to study the performance of fields under different conditions and

complexities.

Reservoir Evaluation: GATE applies risk-assessment skills to evaluate exploration programs in

established producing areas. GATE identifies field-development life cycles and presents

recommendations for operational strategies to maximize rates of return and minimize

overdevelopment.

Selected Clients

Shell

South Texas Asset Management

Waterflood Materials Selection DEP Support

BC-10 Materials Support

MarsB Export Line Internal and External Corrosion Assessment

BHP Billiton

Shenzi CSE

Genghis Khan Systems Engineering

Shenzi Start-up

Angostura CSE

BP

FAMP

Holstein H2S Treatment

Thunderhorse Water Injection

Na Kika South Oil Loop Pigging

Chevron

Blind Faith CP Design

Tahiti CSE

JSM Chemical Vendor Evaluation

Big Foot CSE

Tahiti Hull Tank Treatment

SMI127 Amine Study

North Sea RBI

Anadarko

Marco Polo Water Injection

Ceaser - Tonga Water Injection

Nansen Start-up Partner

Williams

Williams Gunnison Oil Export Pipeline CSE

Tahiti Gas Export Pipeline Commissioning

Hess

Pony Water Injection

Pony-Ness Internal Corrosion Assessment

Pony WF Scale Modeling

Helix

Phoenix Interface Management

Petrobras

Cascade Chinook Cathodic Protection Design

Exxon Mobil

Texas Assets Pipeline Integrity Management

Noble Energy

Benita Flow Assurance Engineering

VIDEOCONE

Oil and Gas: Videocon Group has interests in oil & gas exploration, prospecting and intends to get into gas distribution. It produces 7% of all oil in the private sector in India. Videocon's Ravva oil field has one of the lowest operating costs in the world and it produces 50,000 barrels of oil per day. Videocon is also actively looking for exploration and production opportunities in countries like Oman, Australia and the Timor Sea near Indonesia. 

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SEL

Oil, Gas, and PetrochemicalFor the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, energy costs represent a significant portion of the operating budget for any given facility. With over 25 years of innovation in power management products, SEL has field-proven solutions in the most extreme environments. SEL reduces the cost of your operation while improving safety and reliability.

1.generator and motor protection

2.Power management solution

3.Software

4.Automation n integration

5.Distribution Protection

VENDOR

ACCENTURE

Contact UsTo discuss how we can help your organization achieve high performance in the energy industry, call us toll-free at 1 (877) 889-9009.Outside the United States and Canada please dial 1 (312) 842-5012.

EnergyThe Accenture Energy industry group serves the oil and gas sector including upstream,

downstream and oil service companies.

Julie Adams: research team for energy, and we produce the quarterly energy trends

update.

What strategies are key for companies to take into account to manage their business for

high performance?

IT SOLUTIONS

HSE and project management

there are a number of strategies

that oil companies can look at to manage their business for high performance given the

situation in the energy industry today. The first would be around health and safety

and risk management. Oil companies have always been very strong in this

area, but I think there will be some reevaluation of these issues going on

post the Gulf of Mexico. I think the second is around the area of project

management. Most of the growth for international oil companies certainly is coming from

technically risky areas like unconventional resources, one of

which is deepwater. How companies best manage that will be a competitive

differentiator, I think. Another area is the downstream; the downstream is in

a particular situation, I guess. We’re not seeing any growth in developing markets really for

most oil products; most companies are struggling with refining

portfolios to a greater or lesser extent. We’re seeing refineries for sale; we’re

seeing refineries being mothballed and that kind of leads into the fourth area,

which is really around how you develop a strategy for the next decade. So, as

we think about Cancún and we think about things like climate change and

how transportation might change over the next decade, how you pursue your

downstream strategy, I think, is going to be key to your success.