Sasol chose Emerson Process Management for a comprehensive program to automate its planned integrated gas-to-liquids (GTL) ethane cracker complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Sasol anticipates a total investment of $16 billion to $21 billion in the two facilities. When completed, the GTL plant will transform the region’s abundant low-cost shale gas into high-performance, low-emissions diesel and other transportation fuels. The adjacent ethane cracker and derivatives plant will convert ethane to ethylene.
As main automation contractor, Emerson will provide the majority of the process automation technologies, engineering and ongoing support services for the operations under a long-term agreement. The two companies will work closely together to chart ongoing automation activities shaped by the facilities’ performance.
Emerson’s automation solution for the Sasol plants is based on its PlantWeb digital plant architecture, which includes its control and safety systems, control valves and measurement and analytical instruments. Initial automation planning and engineering work begins immediately.
“We are excited to work with Sasol to bring these facilities online “This project will tap natural gas supplies to generate high-value products and help grow the economy. We will work hard to maintain the trust that Sasol has shown in our people, processes and technologies,” said Steve Sonnenberg, president of Emerson Process Management, in a release.
In addition, Emerson is planning a service facilities and personnel expansion with the development of a global service center in Gonzales, Louisiana.
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