Emerson Process Management and Wärtsilä expand Global Offshore Alliance
24 July 2008
Wärtsilä and Emerson Process Management have expanded their global offshore alliance, whereby both parties can now deliver integrated energy and automation systems for Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs) and semi-submersible oil and gas drilling rigs.
Emerson Process Management and Wärtsilä expand Global Offshore Alliance
The companies’ expanded relationship offer a single point for serving the FPSO segment. In particular, they can now offer all system engineering, purchase, installations, commissioning and servicing for this market.
“The global sourcing and supply required in FPSO construction amplify the importance of the expert engineering and project management that our alliance makes available,” said Jaakko Eskola, Group Vice President, Wärtsilä Ship Power. “Emerson and Wärtsilä’s enhanced alliance delivers efficiency, true system integration, turnkey delivery and extended engineering services. We will also enable smooth tanker conversion and commissioning at the site, effectively delivering first oil rapidly at the highest speed.”
“The expanded alliance provides a strong local presence in the most dominant areas of oil and gas exploration around the globe. This world-wide capability ensures that single-stop service is closer to the customer,” commented Tom Snead, President of Emerson’s systems and solutions division. “The comprehensive project and engineering capabilities provide unique advantages for builders, owners, and operators in the marine industry by reducing risk in their capital intensive projects.”
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