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The major upgrade will provide a continuously current DCS, sustain the productivity and safety of MLNG’s liquid natural gas operations in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. The project is expected to be completed by 2014.

“We are proud to be selected for this large-scale complex DCS migration with superior technology, proven migration methodologies and deep project expertise,” said Terence Chan, VP and MD, Invensys Operations Management, ASEAN, Japan and Taiwan. “This upgrade is key to help MLNG meet growing demand and its vision for world-class safety and productivity excellence.”

The current contract calls for upgrading all of MLNG’s existing distributed control systems to newer Foxboro I/A Series CP270 models.

“LNG trading volume is projected to significantly increase during the next 10 years as countries worldwide aggressively adopt it as a more environmentally friendly energy resource and as industrialising nations continue to demand reliable access to it,” said Medan Abdullah, MD, MLNG. “We need a scalable, new-generation DCS to help us to sustain our role as a major LNG player, as well as reduce costs and help us maintain the safety and integrity of our operations. This upgrade will extend the life of our plant control system, equip us with the necessary gateway for future technology enhancements and enable us to achieve safety and productivity excellence.”