Oil and Gas Industry

The primary task of medium-voltage switchgear is economical and reliable power distribution. We take this responsibility seriously and offer products and solutions for medium-voltage systems to our customers around the world. Our optimally coordinated systems meet the growing technical requirements and ensure reliable power distribution – in air-insulated or gas-insulated switchgear, and for applications outdoors or on the ocean floor.

In power stations and transformer substations, local grids, transformer and transfer stations, on ships and trains: Switchgears and devices for operating medium-voltage networks can be found in all kinds of applications. Our comprehensive portfolio of vacuum switching technology for installation in air-insulated medium-voltage switchgears ensures power distribution that’s reliable and safe at all times.

The trend toward the intelligent, networked operation of buildings and increasingly automated industrial plants requires flexible, communication-capable power distribution systems. Technical requirements are becoming more demanding, and those dictated by standards more complex. Our optimally coordinated systems for low-voltage power distribution ensure consistent and thus highly efficient and reliable power distribution – from the power feed-in to the consumers. The communication-capable systems and components enable the seamless integration of electric power distribution into automation and energy management systems as well as cloud-based platforms like MindSphere for the Internet of Things (IoT). We support the planning and engineering process with software tools and data along with comprehensive consultancy and support services.

Automated buildings and industrial processes, more stringent requirements regarding energy efficiency, and changed load conditions are currently having a significant impact on electrical power distribution. The underlying systems and components need to be communication-capable, highly flexible, and fail-safe – and it also must be possible to smoothly integrate them in different environments. Combined with increasingly stringent standard requirements, the planning of the electrical energy distribution becomes more complex. At the same time, project cycles are speeding up considerably in switchgear and machine building as well as in electrical installation. Our components ensure a fail-safe power supply and can be seamlessly integrated in comprehensive energy efficiency concepts as well as in building and industrial automation. Professional software and engineering data enable efficient standards-compliant planning and error-free configuration and documentation.

E-Houses are customized, pre-assembled and pre-tested modular power substations. They are ideally suited for use in situations where interim solutions are needed, or in locations that are difficult to access. The simple reason is that they are easy to assemble and put into operation. They provide a rapid and flexible power supply, precisely where it’s needed. E-Houses have proven themselves as an alternative to conventional power distribution solutions. They have been installed in large numbers throughout the world in industry and infrastructure, and for network operators.

A smart concept with a wide range of options makes the SIMOTICS HV motors the preferred choice for virtually any imaginable configuration with a power range from 150 kW up to 100 MW and more, speeds from 7 to 15,900 rpm, and torques up to 2,460 kNm and conformity with IEC and NEMA standards. Options include several cooling systems and all common explosion protection types. In addition, degrees of protection up to IP66 and special paint systems are available for use in aggressive atmospheres and under extreme conditions. We even supply SIMOTICS HV motors for use in temperatures as low as -60° C and for applications with rigorous vibration quality requirements in line with the API standard. With its compact, modular, high-power, specialized and ANEMA series, SIMOTICS HV is the perfect fit for every large drive application in the medium voltage range.

Our transnorm motors cover a power spectrum up to 5.3 MW in the low voltage range. They are available with all usual cooling methods, and convince due to their compactness, efficiency and reliability. These motors are designed for main or converter operation, in a wide variety of industries, and especially for oil & gas applications according sector specific standards like API.

Discover why no other drive portfolio can match the flexibility and performance of our SINAMICS medium voltage drives. With systems in motor voltage classes from 1.4 kV to 13.8 kV, and power ratings from 150 kW to 85 MW, Siemens drives are built to provide the reliability, longevity and quality that modern applications demand – because in today’s competitive market, downtime is not an option. Due to complex project requirements, it is always recommended that users contact their local Siemens representative for more advanced assistance in selecting the correct drive for the application.

With our severe duty motors SIMOTICS SD and explosion protected motors SIMOTICS XP we offer for all drive tasks in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry perfect fit solutions. Both series operate reliable also under most extreme conditions and are characterized by easy business in all phases of the project. SIMOTICS SD is first choice for harsh environments without explosive atmospheres, SIMOTICS XP is available in types explosion protection Ex db, Ex db eb, Ex eb, Ex ec, Ex tb and Ex tc, flame proof motors can be designed for gas group IIB as well as IIC. Another highlight is: Both of the series are available in  the specific CHEMSTAR design with preconfigured options, exactly tailored to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry – setting technical standards in these industries  for decades. And of course SIMOTICS CHEMSTAR motors meet the specifications for these industries – like IOGP, the new international standard for oil & gas!

The SINAMICS frequency converters were developed specifically for pump, fan and compressor applications. They covers a wide performance range and can be supplied in different sizes. Depending on the field of application, you can select from a variety of power modules to suit your exact requirements.

Maximizing productivity and minimizing downtimes are key factors for highest competitiveness. With our innovative and comprehensive service portfolio for high voltage motors and medium voltage drives we support you in optimizing the availability of your plant. You gain a strong partner to develop from classical to digital, from reactive to proactive and from preventive to predictive services for the entire life cycle of your assets.

In the oil and gas industry, as in other sectors, there’s a growing demand for comprehensive plant management. With the COMOS CAE solution, you can create a digital data model in which all disciplines are fully integrated, from process design to engineering and operation. In addition, COMOS can be seamlessly linked to your process control technology to provide a seamless flow of data. And with COMOS Walkinside, you have access to powerful 3D virtual reality visualization for engineering, commissioning, training, and operation. 

In existing plants, the PlantSight tool gives you greater data transparency over the constantly growing volume of data from the complex processes that are involved in Oil and Gas processes. It makes it possible to combine data from multiple sources and in this way obtain quick access to information that was previously unavailable. A complete, digital twin of the plant is created that can be retrieved via a simple, easily accessible web portal as the optimal basis for informed decision-making.

How would you like to improve engineering quality and speed up commissioning using a flexible and simple simulation design? With the SIMIT simulation platform, we’re offering you a tool for virtual commissioning and operator training. It’s the best way for you to take advantage of the possibilities of process optimization in oil and gas, throughout the entire life cycle of your plants.

MindSphere, our cloud-based, open IoT operating system, makes it possible to acquire and utilize operational data. It enables you to feed knowledge gained from analyzing the data back into the digital twin to ensure ongoing optimization. MindSphere also lets you develop new service and business models based on the utilization of data. MindSphere provides oil and gas industries with a user-friendly platform for taking advantage of digital services as well as creating new applications and business models.

Make your SINAMICS low-voltage converters and SIMOTICS low-voltage motors communication-capable: Connectivity modules record all of the drive component’s relevant operational data, e.g. operating and condition data, via sensors and communicate that information to MindSphere, the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens.

The increasing connectivity of industrial infrastructures requires corresponding protective measures for automation environments. This is where our comprehensive cybersecurity concept comes into its own. It protects people, processes, and technologies – from the analysis of the security situation and establishment of protective measures to the continuous monitoring of your plants.

NXPower Monitor enables you anytime from anywhere in the world through different views to visualize and monitor electrical assets within a substation or substations across multiple locations. Through the modular and configurable approach customer can adapt the application to the individual needs with different offered packages
•Transparency through assets summary & operations overview
•Condition monitoring
•Energy monitoring
•Maintenance view

Acquire and process data directly and securely at the machine with no latency using your software and a central system for administration, deployment, and updates.