Uninterruptible power at World Soccer Fest.

Delta have recently implemented their uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to provide enhanced reliability and energy efficiency to various mission critical applications in five of the football stadiums selected to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.

Mr. Victor Cheng, head of Delta’s Information & Communications Technology Business Group (ICTBG), remarked, “Delta congratulates Russia for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. We are extremely pleased to have our state-of-the-art UPS systems backing up the infrastructure that facilitates a thrilling, safe and eco-friendly environment in five of the stadiums that will host football fans from all over the planet during the world’s most relevant sporting event.”

Power capacity over three megawatts (MW) in Delta’s UPS systems now ensure sound power supply to football field and emergency lighting, broadcasting and data transmission, as well as security systems in these stadiums. The extensive use of Delta’s UPS portfolio by both government and private entities in Russia, and its superior technology features, such as leading AC-AC efficiency up to 96%, were crucial factors to achieve this major milestone.

Mr. Marat Fayrushin, General Manager of Delta Electronics in the Russia & the CIS region, said, “This breakthrough is cemented by our credentials in Russia, where Delta’s UPS systems and our partners’ professional services enable higher energy efficiency and steady operations in data centres and other mission critical applications in government entities, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies and universities.”

Within the five football stadiums, over 1.2 MW power capacity of Delta’s UPS systems support football field and emergency lighting, more than 1.5 MW sustain key infrastructure such as common area lighting and fire protection systems, and approximately 300 kW support surveillance and data transmission equipment.

@DeltaEMEA #Pauto #Sport @FIFAWorldCup

Checking Russian leaks.

Having increased the number of gas generators and argon tanks in its bioanalytical laboratory, Russia-based Quinta-Analytica Yaroslavl, purchased an advanced GasCheck G gas leak detector from leading global specialist in gas detection instrumentation for occupational health and environmental monitoring, Ion Science.

Quinta-Analytica Yaroslavl is using the handheld GasCheck G gas leak detector to monitor its liquid chromatography (LC), tandem mass-spectrometry (MS/MS) laboratory, which performs the analytical aspect of clinical research studies, for nitrogen and argon leaks.

Founded in 1997, Quinta is an established provider of multiple R&D and regulatory services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and generic drug industries. The company’s main activities are pharmacokinetics and BA/BE clinical studies (EMA, FDA, CAN, Russia), bioanalytics, drug analysis, including method development and transfer (GMP/GLP analytics of drug substances, final dosage forms and metabolites), batch QC release, stability studies, analytics in inhalation antiasthmatics, peptides and proteins.

“Monitoring nitrogen and argon leaks is an important part of our gas management system,” comments Yuri Dzhurko, Ph.D, Senior Analyst at Quinta-Analytica Yaroslavl. “We chose the Ion Science GasCheck G gas leak detector on recommendation.”

Ion Science’s GasCheck G gas leak detector represents the latest in handheld gas detection technology. Its advanced system of micro thermal conductivity enables advanced sensitivity for the rapid, effective detection of gas leaks down to cc/sec, mg/m³ or parts per million (ppm) levels.
Quinta Analytica is using the GasCheck G monitor on a regular basis with data being manually recorded in a log book.

Yuri adds: “The GasCheck G has met our requirements in terms of ease of use, functionality, quality and cost effectiveness. It is also extremely reliable and accurate, which ensures the health & safety of laboratory staff.”

Designed for the search and location of gas leaks, the GasCheck G leak detector provides effective detection of almost any gas or mix of gases. Robust and reliable, the GasCheck G leak detector gives stable, repeatable readings. The instrument’s LCD display, LED indicator, and audible sounder clearly indicate when a gas leak is present.

GasCheck G automatically zeros to the ambient air around it when switched on and is ready to detect immediately. The instrument’s easy to use graphical interface and intuitive keypad allows for simple function, selection, and adjustment.

Upgradeable throughout the range, the GasCheck G gas leak detector is available in three distinct versions; G1, G2 and G3 with varied capabilities. Features can be easily added by upgrading the instrument without it having to be returned to the factory.
@ionscience #PAuto #Russia

Co-operation with refining company in Russian Federation!

Late last month (January 2015), JSOC Bashneft and Yokogawa signed a long-term partnership agreement in the area of support of Ufa Refining Complex production facilities with automatic process control systems and field instrumentation/process control instruments. (Republic of Bashkortostan in Rusian Federation).

The document was signed by Alexander Korsik, President, JSOC Bashneft, and Shuzo Kaihori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Yokogawa Electric Corporation.

The agreement concerns the broadening of co-operation between the companies in development and supply of control systems and instrumentation equipment; the design, start-up, commissioning, and provision of technical support for Yokogawa equipment; and the provision of consulting to Bashneft specialists.

"Bashneft is consistent in its policy for implementation of innovative technologies and support of production facilities with modern automatic process control systems", noted Alexander Korsik, President of Bashneft: "This agreement is a result of many years of successful co-operation between Ufa refineries and Yokogawa, the company that has significantly contributed to the improvement of production efficiency and safety."

"We appreciate our long-term successful partnership with Bashneft and would like to emphasise that Yokogawa will fully support Bashneft's sustainable development", noted Mr. Shuzo Kaihori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yokogawa Electric Corporation. He stated that Yokogawa wishes to jointly address all problems and challenges with Bashneft, and will contribute by providing services and solutions that strengthen safety management, increase availability and improve efficiency at Bashneft's plants.

New head for Russian!

Servomex Group Ltd. has announced the appointment of Chingis Lalaev as Area Sales Manager - Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to head its newly established office in Moscow.

Chingis Lavlaev

Servomex’s General Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Luca Marinelli, said: “Russia has become a significant marketplace for Servomex in recent years. The opening of a new office and Lalaev’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to our customers across Russia and the former Soviet states. Lalaev’s long-term remit is to establish a Servomex Business Centre in Russia, which will provide the same world-class end-to-end consultation, sales, product delivery, support and training for customers that is our standard in Servomex Business Centers across all our key regions.”

Chingis joins Servomex from Turbocontrol – a Spektr company and channel partner of Servomex in Russia, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the new position. He said: “I am currently responsible for sales and business development across the region, whilst aiding customers with sales and technical support via our Channel Partners who are well established in the region and with the support and expertise of the global Servomex collaborative network.”

Congatec expands into Russia!

Regional Sales Manager to drive growth in Russia and CIS

Congatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, announces the appointment of Pavel Andrievskiy as Regional Sales Manager for the Russian Federation and CIS countries (incl. Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan etc.). He is responsible for direct sales, support and the steady expansion of congatec's network of sales partners.

Pavel Andrievskiy has more than 3 years of international experience in the application and sales of electronic components. In his previous role as head of sales at a Russian wholesale company, he supported customers purchasing electronic components and devices from Russian manufacturers.

In his new position, Pavel aims to provide customers with high-quality products from congatec coupled with first-class support. "I want to make congatec the first choice for Russian customers in the embedded market and build a reputation as the preferred vendor for innovative embedded solutions," summarises Pavel his medium-term goals.

"Russia is a strategic market where we see great potential for growth for our embedded technologies. With Pavel's support we will be able to successfully expand our position in the region," states Bernd Hacker, VP Sales and Marketing at congatec AG.

Power conversion market in mining in Europe & Russia

The need to modernize automation in the mining industry has lent momentum to the power conversion market in Europe and Russia. Market growth is bolstered by the fierce competition among mining companies, rising energy costs, and increasing awareness on the benefits of electric drives and motors.

Power Conversion Market in the European and Russian Mining Industries is part of the Power Transmission Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivan’s related research services include: European Market for Integrated Motor and Drives, Opportunity Analysis of European Motor Services Market, Electric Drives Market in European HVAC Industry, and Analysis of the Russian Electric Motors Market. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan,  Power Conversion Market in the European and Russian Mining Industries, finds that the market earned revenues of US$221.3 million in 2012 and estimates this to reach US$272.6 million in 2017. The research covers electric motors and electric drives. Electric motors have a greater market share because they are a key component of electric drives and find use in a wide range of applications. Electric drives also hold tremendous promise due to their high-tech, energy-efficient functions.

“Power conversion products help optimize plant performance, improve functionality, lower production costs, and boost profit margins,” said Frost & Sullivan Industrial Automation & Process Control Research Analyst Maryna Osipova. “As such, alternative current (AC) electric drives and motors are gaining popularity in European and Russian mining companies as a means to decrease energy consumption and improve productivity.”

Demand for advanced AC power conversion products is also growing with the rising prices – 30 percent since 2010 – of electricity in Russia and Europe. This has fuelled the uptake of electric drives that are perceived to be one of the top energy-saving applications, capable of cutting down energy consumption by 25-50 percent.

However, limited financial resources due to escalating capital and operating costs is prompting mining companies in Russia and Europe to postpone or even cancel new automation projects. Consequently, the sale volumes of electric drives and motors have been moderate. High capital construction costs and a shortage of skilled personnel also discourage companies from initiating the modernization of their industrial automation equipment.

Further, the nationalization of the mining industry in Russia has resulted in higher tax obligations for market participants, affecting their revenues and delaying the implementation of scheduled as well as future automation projects.

“To address these challenges, power conversion product vendors should build strong relationships with end users to understand their requirements and create customized solutions,” observed Osipova. “Providing discount systems for loyal clients and offering flexible purchase options will aid market development.”

Power Conversion Market in the European and Russian Mining Industries is part of the Power Transmission Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivan’s related research services include: European Market for Integrated Motor and Drives, Opportunity Analysis of European Motor Services Market, Electric Drives Market in European HVAC Industry, and Analysis of the Russian Electric Motors Market. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.

Control systems for process plants at Russian refinery!

Antipinsky Refinery selects Honeywell

Antipinsky Refinery CJSC is to use Honeywell’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) to control plant processes and general refinery facilities as part of the third stage of construction of the Antipinsky Refinery in Tyumen, (RU). The commissioning of the plant will double the refinery’s capacity to 7.5 million tons annually, helping meet the growing demand for clean fuels and other oil products in Russia and the European Union.

Deploying Experion PKS is part of an initiative to create a single, central operations centre at the Antipinsky Refinery. As an additional part of this initiative, Honeywell will supply up to 60 additional workstations to the refinery, which will be installed in the unified refinery control center.

“There is significant demand for Antipinsky Refinery products, both in the region and throughout Russia and the EU,” said Leonid Sorkin, general manager, Honeywell Russia. “Honeywell’s advanced process automation systems will help the business grow efficiently and safely.”

The new construction is part of the refinery’s plan to increase its capacity of crude oil processing and to enable production of products in the next year that meet the EU quality of the Euro-5 emission standards. The project also includes the construction of a water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, steam generation plant and other general refinery facilities. This phase of construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

“By selecting Honeywell, we were able to get everything we needed through a single, reliable supplier,” said Gennady Lisovichenko, general manager and member of the board at Antipinsky Refinery CJSC. “The implementation of Experion PKS will empower our workforce and greatly enhance the safety and efficiency of the refinery’s processes.”

“Experion PKS provides a continuous and more comprehensive flow of information about refinery operations,” said Alexander Rodionov, Russia sales leader, Honeywell Process Solutions. “This enables operators to spot potential problems more quickly, help them make better-informed decisions about plant operations and keep the plant running safely and efficiently.”

Russian refinery upgrade

Russian refinery improves process efficiency and safety

Honeywell has been selected by OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez,  part of OAO Surgutneftegaz holding, to supply its Experion^® Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Advanced Alarm Manager system at the company’s refinery in Kirishi, in the Leningrad region of Russia.

OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez chose to install Experion PKS as part of the upgrade process to its gas fractionating unit’s compressor block and the crude distillation unit. Experion PKS will help to optimize production processes by providing the tight integration of production subsystems as well as safety, industrial security and advanced control systems, enabling plant operators to work more effectively and make more informed decisions.

Honeywell will also deploy its suite of Advanced Alarm Management products to improve plant uptime and safety by reducing losses through a more effective warning and alarm system, helping to prevent accidents at the plant which could lead to financial or environmental losses.

“When choosing to upgrade the facilities at our plant, we saw it as essential that we benefit from a full-range of solutions including anti-surge control, compressor equipment protection and process safety monitoring. Honeywell’s Experion PKS solution enabled us to realize the benefits of these solutions and ensure we were able to rise to the challenge of automating our process units.” said Vadim Somov, General Director, OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez.

“Implementing high-performing control systems helps to significantly increase production efficiency. When developing Experion PKS, we considered every possible objective our partners would want to achieve by deploying this platform. These include boosting financial and operational indicators, improving the safety of operators as well as enhancing the overall process controllability. We believe Experion PKS delivers the most effective solution to answering these challenges.” said Leonid Sorkin, general manager, Honeywell Russia.

Coriolis flowmeters for loading/unloading and fuel dispensing systems

Argosy Technologies has selected Micro Motion® ELITE® Coriolis flowmeters as an integral part of its new unique loading/unloading and fuel dispensing systems. The Micro Motion flowmeters provide accurate, real-time, in-line measurement data, and provide users of the new custody transfer systems with high measurement performance and maintenance free operation, even in demanding operational environments.

Argosy Technologies is using Emerson’s Micro Motion® ELITE® Coriolis meters on a Russian Railroad application

"The highest levels of flow measurement accuracy and reliability are essential for the demanding fiscal applications that our systems support," said Peter Mouler PhD, President, Argosy Technologies. "Emerson’s Coriolis flowmeters are proven within tough environments and ensure that we can offer a world-class solution to our customers."

Argosy Technologies is a leading provider of equipment and technology to some of the largest oil and gas companies in Russia and the CIS. The new Argosy AT Loading/Unloading Systems measure petroleum and liquefied chemicals during bulk discharge and loading for transportation and storage. Argosy has also added the new AT Fuel Dispensing Station for vehicle refuelling at petrol and pumping stations.

"Emerson and Argosy have a longstanding, cooperative relationship that helps us bring new solutions and increased value to customers in Russia and the CIS," said Johan Vanderplaetse, Vice President CIS and Turkey for Emerson Process Management.

Traditionally, volumetric flow measurement has been the standard for these applications in Russia. However, if changing pressures and temperatures are not compensated for, uncertainty is introduced into the final flow total or additional cost is incurred to correct for these errors. Coriolis technology solves these issues by providing real time measurement of mass flow rate, volume flow rate, density, temperature and batch totals – all from a single device.

Both Argosy AT systems utilise highly accurate mass flow measurement data provided by the Micro Motion ELITE (Models CMF 300 and CMF 400) flowmeters. These provide mass and volume measurement of petroleum products with a margin of error of ±0.15% within the working temperature range of -40°C to +50°C. This exceptional accuracy and operating performance in entrained gas conditions makes the custody transfer systems being offered by Argosy Technologies amongst the most accurate available in the market, providing customers with reduced material shrinkage and greater accountability.

Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters can be supplied with a Russian GOST Verification Certificate and are ideally suited to custody transfer applications where high accuracy is required. They have no moving parts, enabling the meters to deliver improved system reliability and increased plant availability. Additionally, Micro Motion meters do not require straight pipe runs or flow conditioning devices, enabling compact and efficient skid-based metering designs.

Veteran automation professional passes

Arkady Ovodenko the oldest Russian ISA senior member passed away on February 5, 2012 in his eighty ninth year. He was a member of the St Petersburg Section.

He was very well known person in Russia and former USSR in avionics area. 

He was founder and chair of the Main design center of the Holding " Leninetz" in St. Petersburg.

He was an Honorary Radio Operator of the USSR and a "Deserved Machine Builder of Russian Federation" (both titles being the highest state professional titles in USSR and RF). Arkady Ovodenko name is entered in the Engineering Encyclopedia of St.-Petersburg.

May he rest in peace!

Empowering energy solutions for Russia!

Boiler plant of Yamburgskoye gas field.
West Siberia

Russia relies a great deal on localised heat and power generation. For Impuls Industrial Boiler Plants, the opportunities for building or rebuilding large boiler houses that provide heat and power to communities, including remote industrial installations, represents a major growth market. Founded in 2002, the company has pioneered development of modular, fully automated industrial boiler houses that don’t require a human operator. A key reason for choosing EPLAN as the new design tool was the ability of the software to support electrical, process control and enclosure design on a shared platform. As a result, projects that typically took three months or more are now being completed in 5-6 weeks.

Design plays a crucial role at Impuls; over half the 100 staff are engineers. The company recognised that its old software tools were too constraining. Engineers were using AutoCAD to design power equipment, automated heating systems and instrument and control (I&C) systems, and using MS Excel to draw up bills of materials and other lists and tables. Engineers had to connect assemblies and control devices manually. There was no way for the different engineering disciplines to share content or work collaboratively and no way to archive commonly used content. “With so much manual processing, it wasn’t unusual for major errors to creep into projects that were a challenge to fix, especially when projects were to deadline” says Alexey Soloviev, head of the engineering department at Impuls

Designed by Impuls

Attracted by the concept
“Seeking to optimise design productivity, Impuls selected EPLAN for its vast automation features, and because its database-driven suite of products was unique – it being the only computer aided engineering product that supported electrical, process control and enclosure design on a shared platform. That meant data generated by one discipline could be shared by all” comments Soloviev.

Major time-savings
“This was a capability the company wanted. Before we decided to use EPLAN for our engineering, working in AutoCAD and MS Office meant all product stages were executed by the same engineer, because functions like cross-discipline designing and multiple users sharing data were lacking. Now, with EPLAN, the electrical and process control engineers have the chance to collaborate together on projects."

With the switch to the EPLAN Platform – Impuls acquired EPLAN Electric P8, EPLAN PPE and the 3D mounting panel layout module. Projects that typically took three months or more are now being completed in 5-6 weeks, and that was achieved within six months of switching to EPLAN. “Engineers are making the maximum use of EPLAN’s vast automation functionality, like automated error-checking and cross-referencing. Error rates are down, and it’s not unusual to have projects that are completely error-free” remarks Soloviev. An archive was created in EPLAN and now contains over 1,500 component macros and 2,000 function macros shared by all disciplines. Impuls expects that over time it can accelerate projects further by increasing the number of archived macros and recognising more ways to take advantage of EPLAN functionality during project development.

Customers benefit from results
“With EPLAN, there should be a maintenance benefit over time for both Impuls and customers since the documentation generated by EPLAN for each installation is a high quality. We have noticed that our customers now have far fewer questions with regard to completed projects and tend to grade the ones done in EPLAN very well.”

Automation system for Russian refinery

Automation systems to drive control, environment and safety excellence at Saratov refinery

Invensys Operations Management has signed two contracts with TNK-BP, the third largest oil company in Russia and among the top 10 private oil companies in the world by production volumes.

Under the terms of the agreements, Invensys will provide comprehensive automation solutions and services to help drive control, environment and safety excellence at TNK-BP’s Saratov oil refinery in western Russia. The 7 million tonnes per year refinery markets more than 20 products, including high-quality gasoline, low-sulphur diesel, naphtha, vacuum gas oil, fuel oil and bitumen.

Invensys will supply its Foxboro® I/A Series® distributed control systems and Triconex® emergency shutdown and critical control systems, as well as Foxboro measurement, instrumentation and control devices for the refinery’s hydrofining and isomerisation units. The company will also provide project management, documentation development and other services, including engineering, delivery, installation, testing and start-up, as well as a full range of training courses for the systems, covering development, commissioning and maintenance. 

“Our main priority in the refining segment is to ensure steady growth and to meet the requirements of Russia’s latest technical regulations on sulphur content in products,” said Alexander Romanov, general director, Saratov Oil Refinery. “These two projects will help us to minimise environmental impact, sustain and improve plant safety and maximise profits.”
“The hydrofining and isomerisation units are critical parts of the refinery’s development programme and the competence of vendors was a critical issue for refinery management. TNK-BP needed a complete enterprise control solution that offered not only technical excellence, but long-term business benefits,” said Boris Muratov, general manager, Invensys Operations Management, Russia. “Our eight-year experience with Saratov meant that we had a solid understanding of the company’s needs, and were able to offer a high-value, low-risk solution that will help TNK-BP achieve control, environment and safety excellence.”

Actuator control in Russia

The actuator control system is pre-assembled saving time and cost. 
Filter regulator and pressure relief valve increase pilot valve operating life and enhance safety

88 pre-assembled Actuator Control Systems
for the Kirishi refinery in Russia

Surgutneftegas is to use Actuator Control Systems (ACS) from ASCO Numatics to control large actuators at its Kirishi refinery near St Petersburg (RU).  The company was selected because of its ability to engineer and supply an actuator control system that could be configured to meet the specific needs of Surgutneftegas.

A total of eighty eight, ½” NPT Actuator Control Systems will control valves used to regulate the flow of oil across the refinery. Being supplied as pre-assembled units reduces installation time and provides significant savings in the total installed cost.

The ACS being supplied to Kirishi consists of a 3-way solenoid (pilot) valve, a filter regulator and a pressure relief valve. The filter regulator cleans the air before it enters the pilot valve extending the operating life of the valve from 5 million up to 10 million cycles. The pressure relief valve protects the pilot valve in an emergency situation. The ACS is SIL 3 and IECEx/ATEX approved and certified to the Russian GOST Standard.

To engineer a system that will precisely meet a customers actuator control needs, ASCO Numatics will combine a range of components that include explosion proof solenoid valves, spool valves, manual reset valves and filter regulators. Manufactured in 316L stainless steel to resist aggressive environments, the system features an optimised flow path and is lighter, stronger and more compact than conventional panel mounting assemblies.

The components are connected by means of a versatile, leak tight coupling system and mounted on a vibration resistant and shock proof stainless steel base plate. The modular system eliminates complex arrangements using panels, pipes and additional fittings and is pre-assembled ready for use.

Many configurations are possible with filter regulators and various single or redundant solenoids with wide pressure ranges and no minimum operating pressure. A selection of explosion proof solenoids is available with ATEX /IECEx (Ex d, Ex e mb, Ex ia), NEMA, UL and CSA approvals. In addition, the solenoid valves can be used in safety instrumented systems with a safety integrity level (SIL) up to SIL-4.

New technology for water monitoring in Russia

A new distribution partnership in Russia for the Intellitect Water's flagship Intellisonde™ in-pipe water quality monitor has been announced

The Intellisonde™ is designed to provide water organisations with more efficient access to drinking water quality data and will now be distributed across municipal sectors in Russia by Ekaterinburg based company Aquatech.

Developed to continuously monitor in-pipe water within drinking water distribution networks, the Intellisonde™ is a small water quality monitor that can be inserted into pressurised pipes to monitor up to 12 parameters.

Liza Lozhnikova, from Aquatech’s Water Quality Monitoring Department, believes that the Intellitect technology can help improve the way drinking water is monitored in Russia. “In-pipe water quality monitoring is a massive challenge across the country, mainly due to the vast water supply network, which consists of over 500,000km of piping,” she said.

“We are very excited about this new technology because the Intellisonde™ will reveal the quality of drinking water between treatment plants and the consumer for the first time.”

Tony Halker Intellitect Water’s CEO, added: “We are very pleased to announce another new distribution partnership for the Intellisonde™. The Russian market represents enormous potential for the Intellisonde™ because a great deal of work is currently being undertaken to improve drinking water quality and this technology can help to ensure that such work is cost-effective. The visibility of water quality within the distribution network helps to reduce the cost of water treatment and network management is greatly enhanced because managers are able to identify potential problems much earlier than has ever been possible before. ”

Engineering solutions for the Russian power industry

Delivering Smart-Grid solutions to create a comprehensive real time operations management environment

Invensys PLC met with the members of the Federation Council in Moscow to discuss about the Russian fuel and energy industry. 

During the presentation, at the Council Ulf Henriksson, CEO of Invensys PLC communicated the company’s vision for the future development of the Russian power industry.

The lack of energy regulation in Russia and the government’s directives to achieve energy efficiency and energy conservation are among the five strategic priorities for Russia’s technological development. Invensys PLC can help by combining its leading innovative technologies, global reach and practical engineering experience to help successfully manage Russia’s energy focus. Through its smart grid solutions, Invensys PLC can provide real-time communications between all sectors, particularly in Power Generation, Industrial Power and Commercial consumption.

Much needs to be done to consolidate the Russian Power industry, and Invensys PLC has already taken first steps to endure this: in addition to the meeting at the Federation Council, Invensys PLC earned support of the Non-commercial Partnership “Innovations in Power Industry” (NP INVEL). The Partnership with Invel unites leading companies in the power sector. Its main goal is to assist in the introduction of advanced technologies and engineering solutions at power enterprises in Russia and abroad.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Henriksson said, "Our partnership with Invel unites two leading companies in the power sector. This allows the combination of Invensys technology with the capabilities of Invel to provide additional value to our customers".

In turn NP Invel considers the partnership with Invensys PLC as an opportunity to raise the level of Russian power industry engineering support. “Invel acts in the interests of the Partnership members and the industry as a whole. We are ready to provide informational, organisational and other necessary support to all companies that enter the Russian market to contribute advanced technologies and increase the availability of modern equipment. Request for innovations, for future technologies is impossible without familiarity with the opportunities that exist today”- said Mr. Edward Naumov, General Director for Invel.

Despite its huge potential Russia today lags behind many developed and developing countries in power asset management organisation. Delivering solutions to more than 180 countries, Invensys has acquired an excellent track record in the power industry across the world.  Implementation of their solutions can be a significant step to increase reliability and safety of the power system, and necessary for the migration of the power industry built on Smart Grid principle.

Level & flow in Russia

Magnetrol opens Representative Office in St Petersburg, Russia

Magnetrol has opened a new Representative Office in St Petersburg to support its Distributors in the CIS.

Magnetrol is a multinational producing level and flow instrumentation. Magnetrol’s European head-office in Belgium is responsible for the markets in Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Middle-East. Due to its continuous product innovation and ISO 9000 quality standards Magnetrol is market leader in the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical and power industry.

For many years Magnetrol supplied the CIS markets and has therefore all required certifications. A dedicated website is currently under development. (www.magnetrol.ru)

Into Africa!

Centre of excellence to support clients in North and Francaphone Africa

Invensys Operations Management has opened a new facility in Algiers (DZ), strengthening its commitment to clients in the North African market. The new location will serve as the company's regional sales and operations headquarters. It features an engineering excellence centre, modernised staging area, technology showcase centre and a training and customer support service centre, ensuring support to local project deployment.

Algeria is fundamental to world oil and gas markets as a major exporter of crude oil, piped natural gas, LNG and petroleum products, and it accounts for one-quarter of EU gas imports. Approximately 90 percent of the nation's crude oil exports go to Western Europe, with Italy as the main market followed by Germany and France.

Invensys has been very active in North Africa and the Middle East and is rapidly expanding in the region. "As a leading provider of industrial automation systems and services, Invensys recognizes Algeria's immense potential, especially in the oil and gas sectors. We are pleased to contribute to the nation's plans to invest and build effective and efficient systems for a sustainable future," said Teemu Tunkelo, president, Invensys Operations Management, Europe, Russia and Africa. "Our new facility will enable us to better serve our valued customers in Algeria and North Africa, leveraging our global organization's 100 years of experience providing innovation, technology and world-class automation solutions."
The expansion of Invensys Operations Management in Algeria also reflects the company's innovative approach to human resource management. Training local employees and those of its customers in advanced control engineering will help Algeria efficiently develop the country's oil and gas reserves while meeting sustainability targets.

"We are very optimistic about our future in Algeria, and we look forward to helping our clients drive real-time business and performance optimization," said Mohamed Hales, Invensys Operations Management's general director for Algeria. "Invensys aims to be the unquestioned industry leader by creating long-term success for our clients and their customers, and we remain committed to accelerating knowledge transfer programs that will contribute to Algeria's development and progress."