ABB system receives technical approval for use by Shell
ABB's Extended Automation System 800xA has successfully passed a technical evaluation by Shell Global Solutions, for potential future use in the oil company's projects worldwide without further technical review. Shell tested the System 800xA core system, as well as its integrated System 800xA High Integrity SIS (Safety Instrumented System).
Shell Global Solutions provides technical and operational support to Shell, which produces around 3.5 million barrels of oil equivalent a day and is active in more than 130 countries and territories worldwide.
The technical assessment process takes almost one year, and documents the product's ability to perform against Shell's detailed technical specifications. It also examines the system supplier's project execution capabilities. As a result of the evaluation, ABB has been approved for use in Shell as a MAC/DCS supplier for System 800xA and System 800xA High Integrity (SIS).
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