ABB to work with BP on upstream electrical needs

March 7, 2019
BP has named ABB as one of its global main electrical contractors responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical equipment for BP major upstream capital projects.

Offshore staff

HOUSTON – BP has named ABB as one of its global main electrical contractors (MEC) responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical equipment for BP major upstream capital projects.

Under the agreement, which carries an initial five-year term, ABB is committed to deliver innovation, improved scheduling, and lower risk.

Peter Terwiesch, president, Industrial Automation, ABB, said the accord would “further exemplify our resolve to help major oil and gas projects make savings, reduce risk, and enhance efficiencies into the future.”

As a global MEC partner, ABB can take on full responsibility for the design and engineering, procurement and supply, project management, installation, commissioning and on-time start up for overall electrical systems on any projects BP decides to award the contractor.

03/07/2019