Emerson selected to implement FOUNDATION fieldbus technology on CNOOC LüDa oil field project

Decision is based on Emerson's proven success in over 2000 PlantWeb projects that use fieldbus technology

AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 22, 2004) — Emerson Process Management has been awarded a contract by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) China Ltd to implement FOUNDATION fieldbus technology in the automation of LüDa oil fields at Bohai Bay. FOUNDATION fieldbus communications is one of the key technologies that powers Emerson's proven PlantWeb digital plant architecture.

Emerson will provide system integration, engineering, and project management for automation throughout the offshore complex. Support services will be provided by Emerson Process Management China. The PlantWeb architecture will use FOUNDATION fieldbus communications to network over 300 Emerson intelligent field devices with the DeltaV™ digital automation system and AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager software.

While the fieldbus solution is selected to minimize offshore wiring and installation time, the benefits of the fieldbus solution will extend to the day-to-day operation of the platform. Fieldbus technology enables the LüDa oil fields to realize the benefits of microprocessor-based smart instruments that continuously supply diagnostics information about the health of the field instruments, as well as the process,

Fieldbus technology enables delivery of diagnostic information from each Emerson field instrument, and the diagnostics and guidance from PlantWeb help increase productivity by increasing the use of predictive maintenance. For example, with valve diagnostics, LüDa oil fields personnel can check the valve while it is still in service to determine if wear, stiction, or other conditions call for maintenance during the next shutdown. Knowing the nature of the problem allows LüDa oil fields personnel to plan their work more efficiently.

"We are delighted by CNOOC's decision to use fieldbus on this project, as the technology is gaining momentum all over the world and especially in China," said Michael H. Train, president of Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific. "Emerson has installed over 2000 fieldbus projects globally, and more than 100,000 FOUNDATION fieldbus compliant field instruments. Users have realized significant project savings and repeated day-to-day operations savings by using this state-of-the-art technology."

Intelligent field devices to be used on the project include Fisher^® control valves with FIELDVUE^® digital valve controllers, Rosemount^® pressure and temperature transmitters, and Micro Motion^® Coriolis flowmeters. The DeltaV system includes 14 workstations. The order also includes redundant Modbus links to various critical subsystems such as ESD (Emergency Shutdown) and F&G (Fire and Gas) systems, and Emerson's Daniel^® custody transfer flow metering equipment.

The platform is expected to be operational by March of 2005.

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, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management, and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel®, DeltaV™, Ovation® and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson

St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion.

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