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CONTENTS
FLOW ASSURANCE
ABOUT PETRONAS 29 SolidClenz™
31 PETRONAS Sand Solutions

TECHNOLOGY THE DIFFERENTIATOR SUSTAINABILITY

DRILLING SOLUTIONS
35 MG3DF™
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (EOR) 37 Intelligent Circulation While Drilling (iCWD™)

PROCESS OPTIMISATION
CO2 MANAGEMENT 39 iCON®
7 PN-1™ 41 SmartCen™
43 Mass Transfer Technology
45 P-RBI™
47 Sep-iSYS™
GEO IMAGING 49 Sep-iSYS™ LPPU
51 Sep-iSYS™ CSRU
53 Sep-iSYS™ CSU
CONTAMINANTS REMOVAL 55 Vibration Clamp™
11 HycaPure™ Hg 57 P-VIP™
13 Online Mercury Measurement System (OMMS) 59 P-EDMS™

ASSET INTEGRITY
PIPELINE INTEGRITY 61 P-ALS™
15 ProAssure™ Clamp 63 GUSA™
17 ProAssure™ Wrap 65 PERSIS
19 ProAssure™ Wrap Extreme HSE MANAGEMENT
21 In Field Liner™
67 P-IPF™
23 Aqua MTM®
69 FnGMap™
25 PIPeM™
71 P-ELSOR™
27 REMCOAT™
73 P-ALARM
ABOUT
PETRONAS
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is Malaysia’s fully integrated oil and gas
multinational with proven capabilities in a broad spectrum of the petroleum value chain.
Building on the success of managing Malaysia’s oil and gas field resources, PETRONAS
has grown into a major global oil and gas company.

PETRONAS strives to contribute to the wellbeing of the people and nations wherever
it operates by developing and adding value to oil and gas resources in a manner that
carefully balances commercial, environmental and social considerations.
TECHNOLOGY THE DIFFERENTIATOR
In today’s challenging market environment, PETRONAS leverages technology as a key differentiator in order to gain a Drilling Solutions
competitive advantage. The organisation is a foremost provider of industry technologies and engineering innovation, pursuing
new research frontiers relentlessly and redefining solutions which are economically more competitive and exert superior In drilling, the objective is to conduct operations safely and efficiently. Technologies that support this include MG3DF™, a high
operating performance. performance drilling fluid whose unique formulation gives outstanding drilling properties. Another state-of-the-art tool, iCWD™
or Intelligent Circulation While Drilling (iCWD), enables long periods of continuous drilling and minimises Non Productive Time
Technology developed by PETRONAS spans the entire oil and gas value chain. Programmes in seven Focus Areas – Enhanced (NPT).
Oil Recovery, CO2 Management, Geo Imaging, Contaminant Removals, Advance Materials, Flow Assurance and
Sustainability – yield outstanding proprietary innovations. At the same time, the Group has its eye on niche technologies that
will give a sharper edge in markets of the future.
Process Optimisation
Seismic Imaging provides state-of-the-art subsurface imaging and reservoir monitoring for exploration and production;
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) expands the lifespan of oil fields; and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Management enables operators to PETRONAS has intensified efforts in process optimisation and reliability programmes. Innovations include iCON®, a process
capture, transport, store and utilise CO2 for other purposes, including EOR. In the area of Sustainability, the focus is on simulation software designed to enhance plant performance; SmartCenTM, an online, real-time metering supervisory system;
development of non-conventional carbon feedstock as an alternative for petroleum-based products. Collectively, a competitive Mass Transfer Technology which optimises downstream production and distillation processes; the Vibration Clamp™ that
range of technologies add value to operations. controls vibrations in piping systems; and P-RBITM, a web-based software that optimises plant inspection and maintenance,
avoiding lengthy turnarounds and unplanned shutdowns.

Removing Impurities Other solutions are Sep-iSYSTM, a separation system for waxy and fouling services, heavy slugging and sloshing facilities, and
sand removal; P-VIP™, a process optimisation methodology that blends engineering knowhow and process simulation capability
PETRONAS has a broad portfolio of advanced technologies and technical knowledge in the removal of contaminants from to increase yields and throughput, minimise hydrocarbon losses and improve energy efficiency; and P-EDMS™, a web-based
hydrocarbon feeds. These range from pre-engineered modular units to highly integrated, multiple technology operations and engineering design and data management system. All these technologies have been successfully applied in PETRONAS facilities
gas processing solutions. They enable customisation and efficient gas treatment, reducing footprint, hence minimising capital and have contributed to improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
investment and operating costs.

Environmentally friendly technologies are pursued to manage high CO2 fields. Towards this end, PETRONAS successfully
developed PN-1™, a multi-layer membrane fibre capable of removing CO2 from natural gas effectively and economically. To
Asset Integrity
eliminate mercury from hydrocarbon feeds, ionic liquid technology HycaPure™ Hg efficiently mop up all species of the A suite of engineering solutions has been developed to maintain asset integrity. PETRONAS Asset Life Studies (P-ALSTM)
contaminant using novel customised formulations. evaluates plants to improve integrity, reliability and operability. GUSA™ assesses the integrity status for Fit-For-Purpose (FFP) of
fixed offshore structures in fulfilling their required functions, while PETRONAS Equipment Reliability Strategy and Information
System or PERSIS™ manages inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of assets.
Pipeline Integrity
Protecting an extensive network of pipelines is a suite of solutions for pipeline maintenance, inspection, strengthening and
repairs. These include In Field Liner ™, an internal pipeline composite corrosion barrier which can be installed in-situ; HSE Management
Aqua MTM®, a non-intrusive subsea pipeline inspection tool based on Magnetic Tomography Method (MTM); and PIPeM™
which monitors the “health status” of pipelines on real-time basis. PETRONAS places high priority on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and has developed its own technology
solutions in this area. To maintain HSE standards in operations, PETRONAS Instrumented Protective Function (P-IPFTM) facilitates
The ProAssureTM family of products, comprising ProAssureTM Wrap, ProAssureTM Wrap Extreme and ProAssureTM Clamp, design assurance and safety standards in IPF implementation, and is an integral part of Process Safety Management. FnGMapTM
leverage on the light-weight and corrosion-resistant qualities of highly durable composite materials to preserve pipeline is a 3D fire and gas mapping visualisation software that optimises placement of fire and gas detectors to safeguard hydrocarbon
integrity. Besides these, REMCOAT™ , a proprietary three-layer coating system, offers a cost-effective solution for pipeline environments, while P-ELSORTM governs the safety and operability of electrical systems in plants and facilities via its
protection against corrosion. systematic tools and review methodology. Added to that, Alarm Management (P-ALARM™) methodology prevents operations
beyond safety limits.

The thrust to constantly push the envelope and develop cutting edge technological solutions to challenges faced in the field
Flow Assurance enables PETRONAS to maintain its position as an industry leader.
To maintain productivity, cutting-edge solutions have been created to handle solid deposition, emulsion treatment and sand
management. The common issue of clogged wells is addressed by SolidClenzTM, a custom-designed formulation that
effectively cleans out bores and tubings, increasing production significantly. Another innovation, PETRONAS Sand Solutions, is a
comprehensive methodology utilising proprietary engineering tools for sand management in oil and gas production facilities.
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (EOR)

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)


TM

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Following the exploitation of oil/gas fields, production will begin a progressive decline and subsequently reach the
mature stage through pressure depletion. In PETRONAS, extensive efforts are in place to increase the recoverable
resources and/or production via Improved Oil Recovery (Primary and Secondary Recovery Mechanism) and
ultimately Enhanced Oil Recovery (Tertiary Recovery). Implementation of new technologies has made an impact
on increasing recovery rates and with continued technological advancement, there are still massive opportunities
for further improvement. The goal is to increase oil recovery from the historical average of 35% and optimise
production thus increasing value from the matured fields.

EOR technology includes the use of external energy added to the reservoir fluid system. Fundamental changes
occur to physicochemical properties of displacing or displaced fluids. (i.e. density, interfacial tension & viscosity).

EOR PROJECT
+ Tapis WAG
- 1st large scale EOR WAG full field implementation, showing positive response after more than 1 year of
operations
- Oil Incremental : 7500bopd (Q1 2016). Maximize production from “based wells” and “new wells” with new
EOR facilities after 1 year of gas-water injection

+ Samarang GASWAG
- 1st EOR GASWAG project in the world which improves oil recovery for at least another 20 years and
recovery of 25MMStb

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CO2 MANAGEMENT

CO 2
Management
..............................................................................................................................
PETRONAS successfully introduced technical and commercial viable methods of developing high carbon dioxide
(CO2) fields, with end-to-end CO2 management. The technology solution sustainably monetize gas fields with high
carbon dioxide content while minimising environmental impact. The end-to-end technology solution aims to unlock
21 tcf K5 70% CO2 gas field through development and maturing new proprietary technologies Cryogenic Membrane
and CO2 Separation Twister.

ACHIEVEMENTS
+ Develop the world’s first offshore CO2 cryogenic distillation facility to enable it to recover 4Tscf of
hydrocarbon gas from the 21Tscf gas reserve at the field

+ CO2 Cryogenic Distillation


- Provides very good CAPEX reduction, operational robustness and meets overall product specifications, thus
making it technically and economically feasible to develop the challenging K5 Phase 1

+ CO2 Gas Twister


- Provides significant CAPEX reduction, significantly low OPEX, high purity product and still meeting overall
product specifications

+ PN-2 Advanced Membrane


- Provides better overall performance and improved operational robustness compared to conventional
membranes, making it an effective future replacement to existing conventional membranes.

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CO2 MANAGEMENT

PN-1 TM

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The PN-1™ membrane is a multi-fibre membrane design jointly developed by PETRONAS and Cameron Solutions
Inc, utilising two or more different types of membrane fibres with different performance characteristics into a single
membrane element.

BENEFITS
+ Improves separation performance and maximises overall gas processing capacity:
- 10% increase in separation performance
- 10%-15% hydrocarbon losses

+ Estimated 60% potential reduction of membrane skids total deck footprint and 40% potential reduction of
membrane skids total weight

+ Potential cost savings – up to 5% CAPEX reduction

+ 7% reduction of annual replacement cost

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GEO IMAGING

GEO IMAGING
..............................................................................................................................
The GeoImaging (GI) Program, through the creation and utilisation of cutting-edge geophysical technology, aims
to produce clearer and high-resolution subsurface images that will allow PETRONAS to “see” previously “unseen”
upside potentials, monitor reservoirs, de-risk prospects and also reduce costs through optimal well and platform
placements. GI Program covers the whole spectrum from geophysical theory, algorithms and workflows
development under GI R&D, to field studies and applications under GI Technology, and also deployment of
GI-developed technologies by GI Solutions. Specifically addressing PETRONAS’ geological and geophysical needs
and challenges. Part of PETRONAS GI Program are Quantitative Geophysics and Subsurface Imaging.

GEO IMAGING PROGRAM


+ Quantitative Geophysics
• eRGB – Spectral Decomposition Blending Workflow
• Laplacian Filter – Advanced Edge Detection
• Waveform Classification– Hybrid Pattern Recognition tool

+ Subsurface Imaging
• Advanced Seismic Wave Propagation
• Reverse-Time Migration
• PETRONAS Advanced Computing Environment (PACETM)

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CONTAMINANTS REMOVAL

HycaPure Hg TM

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Hydrocarbon production is more challenging with crude
oil and gas containing higher levels of contaminants
BENEFITS
such as mercury, naphthenic acid and sulphur which
require technologies to remove the impurities to + High mercury adsorption capacity that is better than
maximise production value. current commercial adsorbents

PETRONAS, in collaboration with Queen’s University of + Capable of handling mercury concentration surges
in the gas stream during pipeline pigging activities
Belfast, has developed a proprietary ionic liquid mercury
removal technology that removes mercury in its + Direct replacement for current commercial products
elemental, inorganic and organic forms which are without any plant modification or additional costs
present in natural gas feeds. required

The Hycapure™ Hg portfolio comprises the adsorbent


for dry gas feeds which is available commercially, as
TESTIMONIALS
well as numerous other variants which are in advanced
stages of development. + HycaPure™ Hg was deployed to remove mercury from
gas in PETRONAS’ facilities in Kerteh and Paka
Mercury Removal from wet gas was successfully tested
at the MLNG plant with results showing consistent + The ionic liquid mercury removal technology was voted
by the British Science Museum as the “Most Important
performance of < 0.01 ppb. Efforts are on-going to British Innovation of the 21st Century”
enhance removal capacity, targeting offshore
applications. + Won three International IChemE 2013 awards – Chemical
Engineering Project of the Year, Sustainable Technology &
Mercury Removal from naphtha, another breakthrough 2013 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemical &
innovation, efficiently removes both mercury and Process Engineering, won IChemE Malaysia 2013 Award
arsenic simultaneously from naphtha streams in a single for Sustainable Technology and Teamwork Innovation
stage, potentially offering significant savings in Awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry UK in 2014
comparison with conventional dual-stage processes. It
demonstrates superior adsorption capacity and is + HycaPure™ Hg is going to be deployed at a PETRONAS
undergoing pilot testing. facility in Bintulu, Sarawak

Mercury Removal from condensate is custom-designed


to eliminate all species of mercury from condensate
streams. It was validated at a pilot plant, working
effectively where commercially established material
had failed to perform. The technology is being scaled up
for commercial trial.
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CONTAMINANTS REMOVAL

Online Mercury Measurement


System (OMMS TM
)
..............................................................................................................................
OMMS™ is an automated online analyser used to monitor total mercury in high pressure liquid hydrocarbons
streams (e.g. natural gas condensate). It can also be used to measure mercury in other hydrocarbon streams such as
naphtha.

The system is capable of receiving up to 6 different sample inputs which are analysed sequentially and can be
automatically calibrated for each analytical run. The system has been successfully installed at PETRONAS Carigali
Onshore Gas Terminal (OGT) in Kertih since 2011.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Faster acquisition of results + First online system to monitor mercury levels in high
pressure liquid hydrocarbon (natural gas condensate)
+ Reduce sampling and analytical errors
+ Contributed to PCSB OGT environmental initiative,
+ Eliminates personnel exposure to high pressure receiving the Exceptional Achievement award for Prime
conditions and unwanted exposure to mercury Minister Hibiscus Award (PMHA) in 2011 and 2013
(sampling and analysis)
+ Patent Filed, Title: “Sample Capture System and Method
of Use”: (MyIPO App. No: 23501SG29/KJR/EDW/SKR)

+ OMMS™ successfully validated by international validation


company to be in compliance to ISO and PTS
requirements

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PIPELINE INTEGRITY

ProAssure Clamp
TM

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ProAssure™ Clamp is a leak containment solution. It is applied in anticipation of a leak to contain it, or in the event
of a leak, to arrest it.

Unlike other repair clamps, ProAssure™ Clamp is constructed from advanced composite materials so that it is both
lightweight and corrosion resistant. The methods used to fabricate these clamps also provide a clear cost advantage
and quick delivery even for non-standard sizes.

The clamp comprises two half shells with flanges, cylindrical in shape to conform to the pipe. During installation, the
flanges are brought together and bolted in position to secure the repair. Pressure is contained by use of rubber seals.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Repairs can be deployed rapidly and cost-effectively + ProAssure™ Clamp has been awarded the
JEC Europe 2014 Innovation Award in the
+ Corrosion resistant Oil and Gas Category by JEC Composites,
clinched the Excellence in Innovation Award from
+ Lightweight the Cooperative Research Centres Association
(CRCA), Australia in May 2014
+ High chemical and temperature resistance
+ Successfully deployed pilot trial at a PETRONAS
+ Contributes to safer working conditions with no hot facility in Kerteh in August, 2015
work required

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PIPELINE INTEGRITY

ProAssure Wrap
TM

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ProAssure™ Wrap is an overwrap pipeline repair system that is based on high strength composite materials. The
composite is developed to afford quick in-situ repairs to be undertaken cost effectively. It is highly flexible and
hence can overcome the issue of tight access and complex shaped pipelines. Upon application the wrap can harden
through curing in ambient conditions. The wrap can be used to repair and restore the functionality of corroded and
leaking pipelines whilst providing protection against further corrosion attack.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Live, in-situ repairs are possible, thus avoiding costly + Successfully deployed pilot trial at a PCSB
shutdowns and interruption to operations offshore platform in Miri, Sarawak in June, 2014

+ Provides cost effective corrosion protection and assists in + External application on caisson pipeline repair at
strengthening of pipelines an offshore field in Indonesia in January, 2016

+ Applied in locations including PCSB SKO and East


+ Cures at ambient temperature and does not require Java, Indonesia to repair and rehabilitate
special handling during transportation pipeworks

+ Contributes to safer working conditions with no or


minimal hot work required

+ Qualified to ISO/TS 24817 and ASME PCC-2 by


independent third party laboratory and signed off by
DNV GL

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PIPELINE INTEGRITY

ProAssure Wrap Extreme


TM

Formerly known as PIPEASSURE TM


..............................................................................................................................
ProAssure™ Wrap Extreme is a composite overwrap repair system for corrosion prevention and strengthening of
risers, pipelines and pipings, as well as other bonded repairs, both onshore and offshore.

Consisting of ‘E-Glass fibre’ pre-impregnated with a proprietary underwater epoxy resin formulation, ProAssure™ Wrap
Extreme is designed to be applied and to cure in wet and underwater environments, while maintaining superior
adhesion and mechanical properties.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Offers cost-effective corrosion protection and/or + Awarded the Innovation Award Asia 2012 by JEC
strengthening Composites

+ Effective on dry surfaces as well as wet/subsea + Shortlisted as Finalist in the Australian Innovation
environments Challenge 2013, Minerals & Energy category

+ Third party qualification by Det Norske Veritas Australia + Proven track record, having been deployed at over
in compliance with ISO/TS 24817, ASME PCC-2 and 40 locations, predominantly at offshore sites and
PTS 31.40.60.12 several onshore sites

+ Affords safer working conditions with no hot work + Applied at more than 700 repair points, utilising
required approximately 7000 metres of materials, for repair
and rehabilitation of offshore risers, topside/plant
piping, refinery fire water lines, gas receiving lines,
caissons and others

+ Subsea repairs have been installed up to 70 m


depth

+ Value creation to-date, through Cost Avoidance,


amounting to more than a quarter of a billion
Ringgit

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PIPELINE INTEGRITY

In Field Liner
TM

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In Field Liner™ are flexible reinforced liners for the rehabilitation of hydrocarbon pipelines.

This technology is applied to the lining of pipelines such as those that run from onshore to offshore installations or
between offshore installations, including oil or gas production well heads to offshore gathering platforms or offshore
gathering platforms to onshore storage or process facilities.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ More cost effective than offshore pipeline replacement + Successfully deployed pilot trial at PETRONAS
Carigali Sdn Bhd in September 2013
+ Minimal pipeline repair time
+ Successfully deployed commercial trial at a PCSB
+ Quick and easy installation/ deployment offshore platform in Miri, Sarawak in November
2014

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PIPELINE INTEGRITY

Aqua MTM®
Underwater Pipeline Inspection Technology
..............................................................................................................................
Aqua MTM® is a non-intrusive tool, based on Magnetic Tomography Method (MTM) used for subsea pipeline
inspections, jointly-developed with Transkor-K.

It evaluates defects in metal and weld joints, monitoring any development of corrosion and assessing the state of
corrosion based on the relative change in local stress levels in the pipeline.

This has an advantage over subsea inspection of unpiggable pipelines done using a temporary launcher and auxiliary
pumping to run an Inline Inspection (ILI) tool, which is often costly even for short distance pipelines

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Inspection of subsea /underwater pipelines, particularly + Pipeline inspections using this technology
for non-piggable pipelines resulted in nearly 70% cost savings compared to
Inline Inspection (ILI) methods
+ Uninterrupted pipeline inspection due to non-intrusive
nature + To-date, a total of more than 250km of subsea
pipelines have been inspected using Aqua MTM®
+ Real-time pipeline inspection technology at PETRONAS facilities in Sabah and
Sarawak as well as international clients in
+ Only one tool is required to inspect all pipeline sizes Indonesia and Abu Dhabi

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TM
PIPELINE INTEGRITY

PIPeM
TM

Pipeline Integrity Performance Monitoring System


..............................................................................................................................
PIPeMTM is a web-based Pipeline Integrity Performance Monitoring system that monitors the “health status” of pipelines
on real-time basis

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ PIPeMTM monitors key pipeline integrity performance + PETRONAS’ Production Sharing Contract
indicators and closure of action items from pipeline partners such as Shell, ExxonMobil, Murphy Oil,
integrity programmes Talisman and Sapura Kencana Energy have
adopted PIPeMTM for their pipeline integrity
+ Cost-effective and improves resource optimisation management

+ Provides the platform for centralisation and


management of historical data

+ It monitors compliance of pipeline inspections and


maintenance programmes

+ It quickly identifies potential integrity issues which may


result in major pipeline incidents

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PIPELINE INTEGRITY

TM

REMCOAT
..............................................................................................................................
Reactively Modified Polymeric Materials for Functional Coating (REMCOAT™) is a proprietary three-layer pipeline
coating system comprising Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) variants that have been developed to be used
with epoxy primers

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Provides superior impact resistance, durability and + REMCOAT™ has been tried and tested successfully
protection against corrosion at competitive pricing in oilfield conditions including deployment at a
15.4km oil pipeline project in Iraq
+ Suitable for most oilfield environment and has service
temperatures of up to 110°C

+ Certified to the requirements of relevant industry


standards: DIN 30670, DIN 30678, ISO21809, CAN/CSA
Z245.21 and PTS 31.40.30.31

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Chemical Injection
FLOW ASSURANCE

SolidClenz TM

..............................................................................................................................
SolidClenz™ is a unique and proven, custom-designed technology used to remove organic (wax, asphaltene,
napthenate) and inorganic (CaCO3 and BaSO4 scales) solid deposits for wells, pipelines and heat exchangers to
increase well flow and enhance production.

Jointly developed with Deleum Chemicals Sdn Bhd, the formulation of chemicals used in SolidClenz™ is based on
the characteristics of the deposit and profile of each well.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Effective removal of tough deposits in and around well + Since 2011, SolidClenz™ had been applied in 11
bore, production tubings, pipelines and heat exchangers sites (wells, pipelines and heat exchangers),
creating more than USD100 million to the clients
+ High temperature flexibility range of 80˚C to 240˚C from increased oil production

+ Modular technology and cost effective yielding high + Shortlisted as finalist for the Annual World Oil
Return On Investment Awards 2014 and IChemE International Awards
2014
+ Restores rock wettability

+ Long-term productivity improvement

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FLOW ASSURANCE

PETRONAS Sand Solutions


..............................................................................................................................
PETRONAS Sand Solutions is a technology driven engineering solutions to achieve improved operation reliability and
production enhancement via effective sand management.

+ Establish Safe Production Envelope via Sand Transport & Erosion Modelling to deliver incremental oil
+ Operation Optimisation via sand removal technology application, process system optimisation, sand surveillance
for early sand warning and detection

+ SegmentiserLocate™ to optimise segmentiser placement of Stand-Alone Screen (SAS) completion in gas wells to
reduce erosion risk on SAS and production impairment

+ Volumetric Sand Production Prediction to select the most effective down-hole sand control strategy

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Optimises production while maintaining acceptable + Successful deployment at PCSB SKO (Bokor and
HSE and Asset Integrity Temana) and PCSB SBO (Sumandak) with
significant production increment realised in
+ Plays a vital role in the Front End Engineering Design several oil producing well-strings
(FEED) of desanders, leading to effective selection,
design and operation + Application of SegmentiserLocate™ in several
wells in Malaysia and international assets have
+ Identifies further optimisations, operational issues and led to more than RM20 million cost savings,
enhancements through continuous data analysis compared to conventional Open Hole Gravel
Pack (OHGP) completion
+ Significant cost savings and productivity advantages
compared to conventional OHGP completion, in the
case of SegmentiserLocate™ application

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SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability
..............................................................................................................................
PETRONAS proactively pursues environmentally friendly and sustainable initiatives. R&D in this area is aimed at
achieving sustainability through business diversification and monetisation of non-carbon feedstock as replacement
for petroleum-based products. Two programmes that have yielded exciting results are Bio-MEG and Bio-Polyols.

The platform for direct conversion of palm waste feedstock to Bio-MEG, or bio-based mono ethylene glycol, is
robust, carbon-efficient and competitive, with 30% higher conversion efficiency than the bio-ethanol route.
Another robust synthesis approach involves the production of bio-based polyols and polyol esters from palm oil
based fatty acids. The products from this process, which are important intermediates in the production of
polyurethanes (PU) and lubricants, perform on par with petroleum derived equivalents.

TESTIMONIALS
+ Strong business growth potential due to the simplicity and robustness of these technologies

+ ‘Palm-based Polyester Polyols and Polyol Esters’ won the IChemE Malaysia Awards 2015 in the Sustainable
Technology Category, and was nominated in the IChemE Global Awards 2015 in the same category.

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DRILLING SOLUTIONS

MG3DF
TM

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MG3DFTM a high performance drilling fluid from PETRONAS, demonstrates outstanding drilling properties. The
viscosity - volatility relationship of the base oils is outstanding and deemed as a prerequisite for excellent lubricant
formulation with numerous high grade additives of different charateristics. This fluid is compatible with various mud
drilling additives available from mud formulators.

MG3DFTM is a Group III Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluid (NADF) under International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
(OGP) classification.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Low viscosity characteristic (<2.5cSt at 400C) which + Proven successful in drilling activities conducted
offers excellent drilling performance at shallow water, in the shallow waters Bujang-7 well, and deep
deep water and HTHP wells drilling water wells Limbayong-3
+ Exhibits high flash point of >900C to reduce potential
fire hazard

+ Superior pour point of <420 C suitable for extreme


environment (cold climate) and deep water drilling

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DRILLING SOLUTIONS

iCWD
TM

Intelligent Circulation While Drilling


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iCWD is a circulation sub, placed as one of the bottom hole assembly (BHA) for drilling. Its design is based on a
remotely controlled 3-way valve system, enabling driller to command the tool in any of the special mode below:

+ Normal Drilling Mode


+ Bypass Mode
+ Hole Cleaning Mode
+ Isolation Mode

iCWD provides significant cost saving for drilling operations in challenging drilling enviroment.

KEY FEATURES TESTIMONIALS


+ Lost Circulation Material Placement - Quick and + Won ‘Spotlight on New Technology Award’ by OTC
efficient LCM placement while protecting the Asia 2016
sensitive BHA tools against damage

+ Cementing at losses zone - In severe losses cases,


placement cement plug is possible through BHA
without the need to pull out of hole

+ Hole Cleaning - Hole cleaning helps to remove


cutting Beds, which is a source of stuck pipe,
particularly while pulling out of hole

+ Isolation Mode - Downhole isolation mode to


isolate the top pipe from BHA

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

iCON®
Process Simulation Software
..............................................................................................................................
iCON® is a steady state and dynamic process simulation software for the enhancement of plant performance, designs,
operations and process optimisation.

BENEFITS
+ Offers multiple engineering solutions via built-in + With the new pipeline pigging modelling, pig location
Optimiser and Regression Tools and velocity can be tracked throughout the gathering
system for single or multiple pipes. It can be combined
+ Open architecture allows seamless integration with with the Event Scheduler to develop a pigging schedule
third party software and database such as OLGA, for pipelines at regular intervals
PVTsim, HTRI, IPR/VLP data and proprietary thermo
property packages
TESTIMONIALS
+ Fast and easy way to monitor plant and equipment
performance through online modelling with Plan
Data Historian + More than 300 licences worldwide, with a growing
market share
+ Highly reliable thermodynamic engine due to wide
range of component database and specialised + Application in upstream optimisation has generated oil
thermodynamic property packages increment of 2% per field

+ Fast and accurate in performing equipment sizing + Start-up and shut down stability test for smooth
and rating for separators, tray columns, heat Floating LNG operation
exchanges, relief valves, control valves and gas
orifice + Reduced pigging frequency for upstream pipelines by
30%
+ Enables operability and stability test via dynamic
modelling for new facilities + Fuel gas optimisation for COGEN plant steam
generation
+ GUI based Utility System modelling and
optimisation for Steam System, Gas and Steam
+ Production increment via Value Improvement Projects
(VIP) via plant wide optimisation
Turbines, Boilers/HRSGs and Furnaces
+ Standard application across all PETRONAS plants and
facilities
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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

SmartCen TM

Enhanced Metering Supervisory Computer System


..............................................................................................................................
SmartCen™ is a Smart Centralised Fiscal Metering Supervisory System. The online, real-time Metering Supervisory
System was developed in collaboration with Spirit Innovative Technologies for use in all Custody Transfer and Fiscal
Allocation metering operations whilst supporting remote monitoring, diagnosing and troubleshooting of metering
systems.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Minimal human intervention during metering activities + Deployed at more than 15 metering sites
including Onshore Gas Terminals, Onshore and
+ Centralised data enabling proper analysis, trending and Offshore Crude Oil Terminals, Pipeline Metering
diagnostic on field instrumentation and devices, Installations, LNG Plants and Offshore Platforms
including flow meters
+ Completed the Dry Gas Diverted Manifold and EMAS
+ Facilitates metering system validations via integrated North Malay Basin projects as of FY2014
validation software which could standardise validation
methods, reduce the validation period and improve + Deployment completed at 16 locations that
system availability include offshore platforms, Floating Storage &
Offloading (FSO) and refinery plant
+ Real-time verification of flow computer computation
enabling quick detection of abnormalities + SmartCen™ clinched the 2015 Special Meritorious
Awards for Engineering Innovation (SMEA) under
+ Real-time metering data accessible remotely enables Intelligent Systems and Components category
quick response to metering issues

+ Ensuring mis-measurement caused by instrument


failure/partial failure that leads to billing errors to be
acted upon

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Mass Transfer Technology


..............................................................................................................................
The Mass Transfer Technology consists of column internals with various features, with three new patented distillation
column/separator products. This tray technology is made up of Downcomer Distributor, Wet Gas Separator Internals
and High Performance Vapour Distributor/Vapour Horn. A collaboration that took place in 2007 between PETRONAS
and AMT International Inc. had resulted in this enabling technology for higher performance in distillation processes.

+ Tray Technologies
- High performance Tray
- Conventional Tray

+ Packing Technologies
- Structured Packing
- Random Packing
- Conventional Random Packing

+ Column Internals Technologies


- High Performance Tower Internals for Tray and Packed columns

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Increases capacity by up to 40% and tray efficiency by + Deployed at a number of locations within
10% PETRONAS OPUs and achieved favourable yield
optimisation
+ 20% lower in pressure drop and higher turn down ratio
+ Deployed at a number of locations within
+ Shorter installation time due to quick connect features
Malaysia, including delivery of ADV-P trays to

PETRONAS’ facilities overseas, on top of the tray
+ Longer column run-time made possible by lower fouling rectification works at a PETRONAS facility in Bintulu,
rate Sarawak

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

PRBI
TM

PETRONAS Risk Based Inspection


..............................................................................................................................
PRBITM is a new generation web-based, API 580 code compliant Risk Based Inspection software for the
optimisation of plant inspection and maintenance activities. It evaluates the distribution of risk of failure for all types
of pressurised process equipment. It estimates remnant life based on the in-service damage mechanism and design
codes. The software delivers an optimised inspection plan for each asset. PRBITM is a standardised application across
all PETRONAS plants and facilities

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Facilitates extension of plant run length and + Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and
execution of Special Scheme of Inspection in line of Health (DOSH) has adopted PRBITM web-based
DOSH requirement application to deploy a Specialised Scheme of
Inspection (SSI) at PETRONAS facilities
+ Optimises inspection and maintenance plan while
enhancing asset integrity assurance + Successful PRBITM application at plants and
platforms across the group which has enabled
+ Basis for Regulators to standardise requirements and plant run length extension through SSI, managed
audits to extend run length up to 75 months

+ Determines the risk and material damage mechanism + PRBITM has also been adopted for development
in relation to process parameters and predicts future of Offshore Self-Regulation (OSR) programme,
risk with the potential process and environment which will eventually allow DOSH to provide
changes surveillance of equipment at offshore facilities

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Sep-iSYS
TM

Separator With Integrated Polishing Scrubber


..............................................................................................................................
Sep-iSYS™ is a 3-phase integrated separation technology jointly developed with NGL Tech Sdn Bhd, specifically for oil
and water separation. Sep-iSYS™ is made up of two sections – slug and sand, and gas and liquid entrainment.

It is suitable for both onshore and offshore applications where space is limited and is particularly suitable for waxy and
fouling fluid services.

The separator configuration enables the internal portion of the gas section separator to function efficiently without the
risk of blockage owing to the build-up of wax in the internal of the separator

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Up to 50% CAPEX reduction compared to conventional + Launched commercially in 2012, as one of
design PETRONAS’ Technology Products

+ Up to 50% footprint and weight reduction as less + First unit operational on a floating production
equipment and instrumentation is required storage and offloading facility in,Vietnam,
September 2011
+ Higher equipment availability due to online sand
flushing and cleaning facilities + Second unit operational on a floating production
storage and offloading facility in India, March 2013
+ Protects downstream system from liquid carry-over
due to high separation efficiency + Third unit is the Sep-iSYS EWT/EPS version
operational for PETRONAS’ facilities in Sarawak
in October 2013 and August 2014
+ Stable flow during slugging and minimal pressure drop
+ Fourth Sep-iSYS™ unit installed on a facility in
+ Capable of breaking down the emulsion before the Indonesia and has been operating since May 2014
liquid enters the separator
+ Fifth unit is included in the detailed design for
+ Applicable for green and brown facilities PETRONAS Floating LNG2

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Sep-iSYS LPPU
TM

Low Pressure Production Unit (LPPU)


..............................................................................................................................
Sep-iSYS™ Low Pressure Production Unit (LPPU) is a system tailored for boosting the pressure of production fluids
from low pressure wells. It is well suited for remote wellhead platforms where wells have insufficient pressure to
deliver well fluids to production header. The system does not require any intensive maintenance, complex pumping
systems, associated utilities and controls

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Compact and lightweight, requiring only small + LPPU installation at an offshore PCSB facility for Low
footprint Pressure Production Unit has been in operations
since July 2015
+ Suitable for brown and green fields

+ Self-contained system, with no external utilities


required, except for HP gas source for motive gas

+ No pumps and power generation required

+ Low system complexity and controls, with minimum/


no manning required

+ Optional usage for slug and/or sand handling

+ Optional usage for partial or full vent gas recovery

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Sep-iSYS CSRS
TM

Cyclonic Sand Removal System (CSRS)


..............................................................................................................................
A system of the Sep-iSYS™ technology that is specially tailored for fields with sand problems. The system provides:

+ Sand removal down to 40 microns


+ Slug handling
+ Coarse gas liquid separation

BENEFITS
+ Efficient slug handling and flow stabilisation

+ High sand removal efficiency

+ Low and fixed pressure drop

+ Small system footprint and minimal instrumentation

+ High turndown limit

+ Modular system allows easy retrofit for existing cyclonic desanders

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Sep-iSYS CSU
TM

Crude Stabilisation Unit (CSU)


..............................................................................................................................
Sep-iSYS™ Crude Stabilisation Unit (CSU) is a system tailored to provide a compact and cost-effective
system for early production of wells. Its application is suitable for remote wellhead platforms as it does
not require intensive maintenance, complex pumping systems, associated utilities and controls

BENEFITS
+ Compact and lightweight, requiring only small footprint

+ Suitable for brown and green fields

+ Self-contained system, with no external utilities


required

+ No pumps and power generation required

+ Low system complexity and controls, with minimum/no manning required

+ Lower maintenance

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Vibration Clamp
TM

..............................................................................................................................
Vibration ClampTM is a new tool that was developed by PETRONAS to control pipe vibrations in onshore and offshore
facilities that can be used for insulated and non-insulated piping systems

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Can be used for both insulated and non-insulated + The Vibration ClampTM has been installed at a
piping system PETRONAS’ facility since August 2013 and piping
vibration issues have been successfully resolved
+ Able to hold vibration level up to 33Hz and more

+ Designed for piping usage with temperature range of


up to 300oC

+ No pumps and power generation required

+ Able to hold significant level of pipe loading

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

P-VIP
TM

PETRONAS Value Improvement Program


..............................................................................................................................
P-VIP™ (PETRONAS Value Improvement Program) is a Process Optimisation methodology that blends engineering
knowhow and process simulation capability. It is applicable in both Upstream and Downstream facilities.

P-VIP™ is used to assess, improve and monitor plant performance and track gap closure efforts. It is supported by a
complete suite of tools, including:

+ iCON™ - Inflow Performance Relationship


(iCONTM-IPR)
+ Strategic Energy Review (SER)
+ Flare Reduction & Recovery (FRR)
+ Energy & Loss Management (ELM)
+ Steam System Modelling, such as iOU
+ Profit Tracker

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
P-VIP™ enhances the following: + P-VIP™ has been used to streamline and align
practices in PETRONAS Groupwide in an
+ Yield Performance engineering structured approach to assess and
improve plant performance
+ Throughput Performance
+ Reduction in hydrocarbon losses while ensuring
+ Energy Performance environmental compliance supports the
Corporate Sustainability agenda for energy
+ Hydrocarbon Loss Performance efficiency and zero flaring targets

+ P-VIP™ enables the achievement of reliable,


repeatable and replicable performance

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PROCESS OPTIMISATION

P-EDMS
TM

PETRONAS Engineering Data Management System


..............................................................................................................................
The PETRONAS Engineering Data Management System (P-EDMS™) is a web-based engineering design and data
management system. It leverages on a Smart Plant system and provides a single platform to integrate and manage a
range of engineering applications and solutions. The solution ensures effective engineering data sharing and avoids
duplication of resources.

P-EDMS™ enables documents to be retrieved electronically from any location with Internet access, saving time and
costs, besides providing full traceability and enabling collaboration during the review process. For asset owners, the
solution offers a seamless handover of projects from engineering design through to procurement, construction,
commissioning and finally operations.

Projects with teams located in different time zones benefit greatly from this system, as well as large projects where
thousands of documents at different revision levels can be managed electronically.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Standardises EDMS on a single platform + P-EDMS™ has been used in over 30 projects and
operating units in 14 countries, by over 30
+ Ensures data and design consistency across projects contractors
and operations
+ Successful applications in PETRONAS’ Upstream
+ Includes standards and governance that cover Project and Downstream projects plant operation
Documentation, Numbering Conventions, Handover
Technical Specifications and Document Control

+ Facilitates Integrated Turnaround Management Systems


(iTAMS)

+ Functions as an Engineering Design Library

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ASSET INTEGRITY

P-ALS
TM

PETRONAS Asset Life Study


..............................................................................................................................
PETRONAS Asset Life Study (P-ALSTM) is an independent quantitative engineering study to establish the current ‘health’
and predict the remaining ‘useful life’ of assets. Based on the design criteria, operation, inspection and maintenance
history of an asset, P-ALSTM helps to determine its current operational status and viability to be able to further operate
safely to a period determined by the asset owner. P-ALSTM is a standardised application across all PETRONAS plants and
facilities.

Typically, P-ALS™ would be conducted before the end of the asset’s design life to determine the rejuvenation
requirements to further operate the asset beyond its design life, as determined by the asset owner, in a safe and reliable
manner

P-ALS™ is also effective in:


• Identifying premature operational and/or maintenance degradation of equipment
• Determining the potential obsolescence of major equipment which are unlikely to achieve safe and
reliable operational effectiveness in an asset’s typical design life of 20 years
• Asset life extension program e.g. rejuvenation, revamp

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Provides clear strategy for phased asset capital + P-ALSTM has been implemented at 60 sites covering
expenditure plan to coincide with the turnaround Upstream, Gas Operations, Refineries, Petrochemicals
plan so as to minimise overall expenditure and and Downstream Distributions including Fuel Depot
downtime and Aviation Fuel Terminals

+ Enhancement to equipment’s short-term + P-ALSTM has assisted plants in realising the Asset Health
maintenance and inspection plan and Remnant life with a total value creation of RM100
million per year

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ASSET INTEGRITY

GUSA
TM

PETRONAS Global Ultimate Strength Analysis


..............................................................................................................................
PETRONAS Global Ultimate Strength Analysis (GUSA™) is an engineering solution that assesses the integrity status for
Fit-For-Purpose (FFP) of fixed offshore structures in fulfilling their required functions.

Throughout their operating life, offshore structures are susceptible to risk factors such as design modifications,
material deterioration, ageing, damages and natural disaster threats.

In an environment as critical as offshore assets, GUSA™ provides the edge in structural integrity assessment of
offshore structures through preemptive engineering recommendations to operators, complete with specific
mitigation actions to be implemented.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Avoidance of repair/strengthening of structure + Standardised application across all PETONAS fixed
offshore facility structures
+ Prolonged inspection intervals for cost avoidance
+ Continues to support PMO, SKO, SBO and
+ Compliant with ISO19902 safety requirements PETRONAS’ international facilities with an
estimated total cost optimisation of more than
+ Supports the PETRONAS Structural Integrity RM400 million
Management System (SIMS) in ensuring the technical
integrity of existing fixed offshore structures by
meeting code requirements

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ASSET INTEGRITY

PERSIS
TM

PETRONAS Equipment Reliability Strategy & Information System


..............................................................................................................................
PETRONAS Equipment Reliability Strategy & Information System (PERSIS™) is a web-based engineering management
system to develop specific asset and equipment reliability strategies such as preventive maintenance, inspection and
operations strategies through sharing of Equipment Degradation Mechanism (EDM), Risk Ranking, MPLAN and
Equipment Basic Care (EBC).

The PERSIS™ tool and database assists in developing short-term and long-term equipment strategies through:

+ Standardisation application by providing Centralised Equipment Degradation and Preventive Maintenance


Strategy e.g. Preventive Maintenance (PM), Equipment Basic Care (EBC) Information into web base with backups,
accessible from multiple locations

+ Structured management of Asset Engineering Data and Information across OPUs and Projects

+ Smooth interface between other Management Systems and Engineering Solutions such as PETRONAS
Maintenance Management System (PMMS), and strong support services

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Expedite the development of Equipment Reliability + Successfully rolled out to PETRONAS’ Upstream
Strategies and Downstream operating units

+ Risk Based Approached

+ Web-based application

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HSE MANAGEMENT

P-IPF
TM

PETRONAS Instrumented Protective Function


..............................................................................................................................
An engineering design methodology and study to provide design assurance for the implementation of Instrumented
Protective Function that is in full compliance to PTS 30.80.10.10 and IEC 61508/61511.

The IPF study consists of two parts:

1. IPF Classification: A quantification of the risk level


• Dangerous Failure
• Safe Failure

2. IPF Verification: A study to confirm that the instrument safety design meets the required risk level

The study will ensure risk to be mitigated by IPF layer is correctly quantified and IPF layer is designed appropriately to
mitigate the risk.

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Reduces over-engineering, thereby reducing project + Successful application at more than 200 P-IPF™
cost and increases plant reliability and reduces spurious reviews
trip
+ PETRONAS has 35 instrument engineers who are
+ Prevents under-engineering, thereby increasing plant certified by TUV Functional Safety
safety integrity

+ Common platform: Standardised safety risk


methodology applied across all PETRONAS plants and
facilities

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HSE MANAGEMENT

FnGMap
TM

3D Fire and Gas Mapping


..............................................................................................................................
A three-dimensional fire and gas mapping visualisation software that accurately quantifies the detection coverage of a
given process area; thus, optimising the placements and number of detectors.

With FnGMap™, 3D models of site equipment are built and areas of detection coverage provided by detectors can be
simulated and quantified. FnGMapTM has been endorsed by PETRONAS as one of its Standard Engineering Solutions
for Groupwide implementation. It is also complies to the International Guideline, ISA-TR84.00.07

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Fast and accurate when determining optimum + Successful deployment in over 40 PETRONAS’
placement of fire and gas detectors, thereby avoiding Upstream and Downstream facilities
over/under engineering
+ FnGMap™ won the Most Commendable Award for
+ Fit for purpose design balancing safety and economical Process Safety at the inaugural Institution of Chemical
Engineers (IChemE) Malaysia Awards 2013

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HSE MANAGEMENT

P-ELSOR
TM

PETRONAS Electrical Safety and Operability Review


..............................................................................................................................
This is an independent and structured engineering review of complex electrical generation, distribution and protection
system to enhance the safety and operability of plants and facilities.

P-ELSOR™ is a tool used to verify electrical system safety and operability during preliminary and detail design stages. It
identifies potential safety and operability related issues due to design and human errors.

• Standardised application across all PETRONAS plants and facilities


• Provides a systematic review methodology to address any discrepancy and/or inadequacy with regards to design
parameters, philosophy as well as installation, operation and maintenance of electrical-related systems and
equipment
• Product complements the safety requirements from International Standard (e.g. IEC 61850, NFPA 70)

BENEFITS TESTIMONIALS
+ Improve electrical system safety and reliability by + Successful deployment in more than 60 PETRONAS’
facilities greenfield and brownfield
• Addressing operational limitations upfront
• Verification of the system operability to
susceptibility to upsets
• Avoiding nuisance tripping of existing plants
during tie–in and commissioning

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HSE MANAGEMENT

P-ALARM
TM

PETRONAS Alarm Management


..............................................................................................................................
Alarm Management is an integral part of Process Safety
Management, providing an independent layer of
BENEFITS
protection to prevent operations beyond safety limits. The P-ALARM™ methodology and standards have the
PETRONAS Alarm Management (P-ALARM™) was following benefits:
developed for this purpose. It consists of:
+ Ensure consistency in standard and design of Alarm
• Alarm Philosophy - guidelines on implementation and Management System
management of alarm systems. + Seamless integration with SOL and IPF
• Alarm Rationalisation - studies to reconcile each + Differentiated approach allows efficient execution of
process alarm with the principles and requirements of Alarm Management Study regardless of project size
the alarm philosophy and standards. + Comprehensive life-cycle analysis
• Alarm Suppression – assessments to identify the
permissive and parameters for intelligent alarm
management
TESTIMONIALS
+ The P-ALARM™ software: P-ALARM™ is endorsed for implementation across all
PETRONAS facilities and projects. It has been
• Is fully compliant with PTS 14.12.08 implemented in PETRONAS’ Upstream and Downstream
• Is referenced to EEMUA Recommendations facilities as well as third party projects, significantly
• Facilitates alarm rationalisation and priority analysis improving alarm performance
• Includes Automated Alarm Variable Table generation
• Incorporates Process Safety Time Analysis
• Provides automated guide-word and consistency
checks
• Includes dynamic and static alarm suppression analysis

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CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, please contact:

PETRONAS Technology Ventures Sdn Bhd


Level 47, Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Center, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: +603 2051 4107


Fax: +603 2026 4877
Email: www.petronas.com

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All rights reserved. PETRONAS makes no representation or warranty, whether expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the facts presented.PETRONAS disclaims
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