AVEVA's Integrated EPC 4.0 Solutions to DriveDigital Twin for New Greenfield Refinery
HOUSTON, July 24,2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AVEVA, a global leader inindustrial software driving digital transformation andsustainability, today announced a strategic partnership withMeridian Energy Group Inc. (Meridian) to develop a digital twin for thefirst full-conversion refinery built in the U.S. since 1976, andthe first modern "greenfield" advanced technology refineryconstructed in the U.S. ever. This collaboration marks asignificant milestone in advancing technological innovation andenvironmental stewardship in the refining industry.
Meridian has selected CONNECT,AVEVA's industrial intelligence platform, and a series of EPC 4.0solutions to create one unified, data-centric approach for theengineering and project execution of their new Davis Refinery.Meridian's executive team,comprising decades of experience in plant engineering andoperations, is the driving force to their adopting innovativetechnologies that overcome traditional project barriers anddisparate systems. With AVEVA's EPC 4.0 solutions, engineering datais no longer siloed, bringing real-time visibility across theengineering and design stage to procurement and construction,improving final handover and time to operational readiness.
"I am thrilled about our partnership with Meridian where we see a momentous opportunityto bring our time-tested software solutions to the table," saidRob McGreevy, Chief ProductOfficer at AVEVA."This project aims to design one of theworld's most advanced and environmentally compliant refineries, andwe're committed to not only meeting industry standards but tosupport the refinery's goal of achieving net-zero emissions."
A cloud-hosted, data-centric strategy serves as a unifiedplatform where all engineering disciplines and stakeholdersconverge. By seamlessly integrating diverse engineering tools, itprovides an integrated viewpoint that enhances project efficiencyand transparency from start to finish. This collaborative approachnot only facilitates early risk identification and proactivemitigation, but also empowers stakeholders with progressivehandover capabilities. This enables them to effectively navigateand prevent the typical CapEx pitfalls that traditional operatingfacilities often face, ultimately optimizing project outcomes andoperational success.
Mark Fonda, Meridian's Chief Technology Officer, addedthat "AVEVA has provided an optimum framework to develop ourstrategic plan for transition of the refining industry to lowercarbon intensity utilizing both renewable and traditionalfeedstocks. This project represents a quantum leap in technologyimplementation which is only made possible as a greenfield facilitywith a forward-thinking mindset. Digital technology is themeans by which all facets of the project are developed andimplemented, creating a collaborative, synergistic environment forall disciplines throughout the entire lifespan of the project."
Jay Nocker, Meridian's VP EngineeringServices,concluded "AVEVA's digital data management tools will empowerMeridian with the ability to workahead of the typical '30-60-90' engineering information releasecurve. This enables an early start on set-up and vetting crucialOperations Technology (OT) systems with our strategic partners andtake full advantage of the benefits of the unified informationarchitecture and progressive digital asset handover."
Meridian is disrupting thelongstanding industry with plans to construct multiple smaller,more cost-effective, clean-tech refineries across the country thatare permitted under state and local jurisdictional authority. Thisinnovative approach aims to streamline regulatory processes andaccelerate the development of more efficient and sustainablerefining operations. Meridian iscurrently in the process of building the Davis Refinery in theBakken oil field outside of Belfield,North Dakota, next to major trucking and rail corridors.This distributed business model is sleeker, faster and moreefficient than the centralized mega-refinery model currentlyprevalent.
The Davis Refinery was permitted as a synthetic minor source bythe North Dakota Department of Health – Air Quality (NDDEQ) afteran extensive 18-month review in 2018. That Permit toConstruct (PTC) validated all the claims previously made byMeridian when the companyundertook the challenge to "clean up" the refining industry.In April of this year, Meridian announced an engineering breakthroughin the design and configuration of the Davis Refinery in whichgreenhouse gas emissions are fully offset by the co-processing ofrenewable biofeedstock. This results in net-zero Scope 1 andScope 2 carbon emissions for the facility, the world's first for acrude oil refinery. Meridian isalso planning to build additional refineries in Texas and Oklahoma.
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Meridian's mission is to provide long-termshareholder value through the development and operation of thecleanest, smartest and most profitable crude oil refineries in theworld. The Davis Refinery represents the first of severalnext-generation refineries, as Meridian will be expanding with development,permitting, and financing its next series of projects in thePermian and in the Cushing, OKarea. Meridian has severaladditional locations under consideration and has the potential toexport its proprietary refinery technology and processes tocurrently operational refineries worldwide. Established in 2013,Meridian has offices inBelfield, North Dakota andHouston, Texas. For moreinformation, visit:https://meridianenergygroupinc.com.
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrialsoftware, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of theworld's resources. The company's secure industrial cloud platformand applications enable businesses to harness the power of theirinformation and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers,and partners.
Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA tohelp them deliver life's essentials: safe and reliable energy,food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people withtrusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teamsto engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth andsustainability.
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