Big marine orders from Asian oil and gas

The company says that its delivery will help the ships maximise energy efficiency, and provide a reliable power supply to improve the use of onboard equipment. The scope of supply includes complete electrical systems and related equipment such as generators, distribution switchboards, and transformers, as well as drives and motors to power the ships’ thrusters and drilling systems. The orders were all booked during the second quarter of 2011.

The vessels will operate in oil and gas extraction, production and transportation, and include semi-submersible drilling rigs, drill ships, mobile oil and gas platforms as well as FPSO vessels.

“This group of important orders underscores ABB’s excellent reputation for delivering comprehensive, reliable solutions that help our marine customers operate at the highest levels of efficiency, as well as our vast oil and gas industry expertise,” said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s process automation division.