MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Changes for the Better

Driving efficiency in oil and gas with reliable, high-performance automation

Technology for the oil and gas production and processing industry is always evolving. The same is true of Mitsubishi Electric's electrical and automation products. We offer a range of technologies to help address the complex challenges faced by the industry, such as optimisation of technical processes, energy-efficiency, and increases in the level of plant automation at oil and gas facilities.

Reliable local automation for remote Oil & Gas operation

Local automation stations are commonly used in SCADA systems for oil and gas operations, managing different process units. These stations, often with limited I/O capacity, can be located hundreds of kilometers from the central control room.

To meet these challenges, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions for local automation. Our compact PLCs are ideal for systems with limited signal handling, helping to reduce overall costs. In addition, our robust communication equipment ensures reliable remote monitoring, even over long distances.

Where our solutions make a difference

  • Gas and oil well sites
  • Test separators
  • Chemical injection skids
  • Water intake facilities and reservoir pressure maintenance systems
  • Pump and compressor stations
  • Transformer substations
  • Independent boiler facilities
  • Controlled facilities for pipeline telemetry
  • Cathode protection stations for pipelines

Characteristics of local automation stations

  • Limited number of I/O channels, usually not more than 200
  • Cost-effective hardware platform
  • Seamless integration of local control systems into host automation system

System configuration

Site automation

Oil and gas complexes contain a number of interlinked process units and stations that are located in individual processing areas. The site objects incorporate a large amount of control equipment and actuators. Their signals are routed directly to the I/O system of the central controller.

Since the process typically runs continuously, the automation hardware platform must meet stringent requirements for high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Where our solutions make a difference

  • Booster pump stations
  • Initial water separation units
  • Oil treatment units
  • Central collecting stations
  • Gas treatment units
  • Oil pumping stations
  • Tank farms
  • Gas compressor stations

Characteristics of local automation stations

  • Large number of I/O signals in the control system – from hundreds to thousands
  • In addition, large number of analog signals (pressure, temperature, flow and level sensors)
  • Large number of PID control loops (e.g. for level control in separators)
  • Continuous operation of the process thanks to hardware redundancy of the system elements

System configurations

Why choose Mitsubishi Electric?

Our comprehensive solutions for the oil and gas industry deliver exceptional value—enhancing operational efficiency while providing customers with intuitive, user-friendly systems that support seamless business performance. 

    Understanding equipment status

    Implementation of the right control system ensures the stability of process parameters during unloading and on-site transfers, leading to a significant reduction in the possibility of operator errors. Implementation of a modern control system permits expanded diagnostics of the equipment, as well as clear indication and recording of system failures and emergency situations. Our automation solution for storage depots has proved to be reliable, functional and universal.

    Highly reliable equipment

    For plants that operate for long hours, we provide high-reliability products, including redundant PLCs for critical equipment that must not stop operating. We also offer redundant PLCs that have achieved IEC 61508 SIL 2*1 international safety standard certification from TÜV Rheinland®, making it possible to build more stable and highly reliable systems.

    Low energy consumption

    Energy saving performance is a key factor for improving the efficiency of production equipment. We offer inverters with advanced optimum excitation control, an offline auto tuning function and similar energy-saving features to optimize the operation of pumps, compressors and other equipment. It is possible to combine them with various kinds of motor, including IPM motors, for a broad range of uses within the oil and gas industry.

    Monitoring of remote equipment

    Oil and gas production equipment exists in a wide area of activity, from upstream to downstream. To provide a solution, our Remote Terminal Unit allows central monitoring of scattered and distant oil wells or pipeline subsystems. Compatible with DNP3.0 and IEC60870, as well as other protocols needed when handling remote equipment, by integrating subsystems with centralized monitoring, it helps users achieve greater efficiency in remote management.

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