AVEVA's Integrated EPC 4.0 Solutions to Drive
Digital Twin for New Greenfield Refinery
HOUSTON, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AVEVA, a global leader in
industrial software driving digital transformation and
sustainability, today announced a strategic partnership with
Meridian Energy Group Inc. (Meridian) to develop a digital twin for the
first full-conversion refinery built in the U.S. since 1976, and
the first modern "greenfield" advanced technology refinery
constructed in the U.S. ever. This collaboration marks a
significant milestone in advancing technological innovation and
environmental stewardship in the refining industry.
Meridian has selected CONNECT,
AVEVA's industrial intelligence platform, and a series of EPC 4.0
solutions to create one unified, data-centric approach for the
engineering and project execution of their new Davis Refinery.
Meridian's executive team,
comprising decades of experience in plant engineering and
operations, is the driving force to their adopting innovative
technologies that overcome traditional project barriers and
disparate systems. With AVEVA's EPC 4.0 solutions, engineering data
is no longer siloed, bringing real-time visibility across the
engineering 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 opportunity
to bring our time-tested software solutions to the table," said
Rob McGreevy, Chief Product
Officer at AVEVA. "This project aims to design one of the
world's most advanced and environmentally compliant refineries, and
we're committed to not only meeting industry standards but to
support the refinery's goal of achieving net-zero emissions."
A cloud-hosted, data-centric strategy serves as a unified
platform where all engineering disciplines and stakeholders
converge. By seamlessly integrating diverse engineering tools, it
provides an integrated viewpoint that enhances project efficiency
and transparency from start to finish. This collaborative approach
not only facilitates early risk identification and proactive
mitigation, but also empowers stakeholders with progressive
handover capabilities. This enables them to effectively navigate
and prevent the typical CapEx pitfalls that traditional operating
facilities often face, ultimately optimizing project outcomes and
operational success.
Mark Fonda, Meridian's Chief Technology Officer, added
that "AVEVA has provided an optimum framework to develop our
strategic plan for transition of the refining industry to lower
carbon intensity utilizing both renewable and traditional
feedstocks. This project represents a quantum leap in technology
implementation which is only made possible as a greenfield facility
with a forward-thinking mindset. Digital technology is the
means by which all facets of the project are developed and
implemented, creating a collaborative, synergistic environment for
all disciplines throughout the entire lifespan of the project."
Jay Nocker, Meridian's VP Engineering Services,
concluded "AVEVA's digital data management tools will empower
Meridian with the ability to work
ahead of the typical '30-60-90' engineering information release
curve. This enables an early start on set-up and vetting crucial
Operations Technology (OT) systems with our strategic partners and
take full advantage of the benefits of the unified information
architecture and progressive digital asset handover."
Meridian is disrupting the
longstanding industry with plans to construct multiple smaller,
more cost-effective, clean-tech refineries across the country that
are permitted under state and local jurisdictional authority. This
innovative approach aims to streamline regulatory processes and
accelerate the development of more efficient and sustainable
refining operations. Meridian is
currently in the process of building the Davis Refinery in the
Bakken oil field outside of Belfield,
North Dakota, next to major trucking and rail corridors.
This distributed business model is sleeker, faster and more
efficient than the centralized mega-refinery model currently
prevalent.
The Davis Refinery was permitted as a synthetic minor source by
the North Dakota Department of Health – Air Quality (NDDEQ) after
an extensive 18-month review in 2018. That Permit to
Construct (PTC) validated all the claims previously made by
Meridian when the company
undertook the challenge to "clean up" the refining industry.
In April of this year, Meridian announced an engineering breakthrough
in the design and configuration of the Davis Refinery in which
greenhouse gas emissions are fully offset by the co-processing of
renewable biofeedstock. This results in net-zero Scope 1 and
Scope 2 carbon emissions for the facility, the world's first for a
crude oil refinery. Meridian is
also planning to build additional refineries in Texas and Oklahoma.
Meridian Energy Group Inc
Meridian's mission is to provide long-term
shareholder value through the development and operation of the
cleanest, smartest and most profitable crude oil refineries in the
world. The Davis Refinery represents the first of several
next-generation refineries, as Meridian will be expanding with development,
permitting, and financing its next series of projects in the
Permian and in the Cushing, OK
area. Meridian has several
additional locations under consideration and has the potential to
export its proprietary refinery technology and processes to
currently operational refineries worldwide. Established in 2013,
Meridian has offices in
Belfield, North Dakota and
Houston, Texas. For more
information, visit: https://meridianenergygroupinc.com.
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial
software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the
world's resources. The company's secure industrial cloud platform
and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their
information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers,
and partners.
Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to
help them deliver life's essentials: safe and reliable energy,
food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people with
trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams
to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and
sustainability.
Named as one of the world's most innovative companies, AVEVA
supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of more
than 6,500 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified
developers. The company, which has operations around the globe, is
headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
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