Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine EOG 215 July | Page 22

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Advanced automation and control in a connected vessel deliver significant benefits for lifetime operation of FPSOs
By Emmanuel Guilhamon

Global energy demand continues to increase , and every part of the value chain is evolving to improve production and reduce emissions . To meet this demand , operators of offshore facilities require the highest level of process safety to protect personnel , assets , and the environment while maintaining maximum uptime and minimizing disruption . Offshore production systems , such as floating production storage and offloading ( FPSOs ), are designed to operate 24 / 7 . The financial impact of downtime and repair work is high . Systems and equipment must operate in an environment of strong currents , uneven surfaces , extremely low temperatures , and staggering depths . High-reliability architecture and reduced maintenance are critical for any oil and gas company that deploys production from a platform or seabed .

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