Emerson, Qatargas Sign Service Agreement for Expanding LNG Operations

Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson, has entered into a long-term support and service agreement with Qatargas Operating Company for its expanding liquefied natural gas operations.

Under the five-year agreement, Emerson will provide asset management services, advanced skills training, and a comprehensive parts management program.

Emerson has also established a dedicated team of experienced engineers who are residents in Qatar to work closely day-to-day on-site at the Qatargas facility in Ras Laffan with their Qatargas counterparts. Emerson already has a long term alliance in place with Qatargas for supply of Emerson’s digital automation solutions, including PlantWeb digital plant architecture and smart instrumentation.

When completed and operating, Qatargas’ four new liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction and mega trains, at Ras Laffan, are expected to create a capacity for LNG, each delivering at an annual rate of 7.8 million tons.

Fred Smeenk, COO of operations at Qatargas, said: “We originally selected Emerson as our main instrumentation and controls contractor and supplier because the company is an automation leader that emphasizes project and operations needs, including continuous improvement and long-term operational support.”