Dubai - May 7th 2009 - Schneider Electric will present new and innovative solutions to help customers involved in Oil and Gas to meet challenges to increase productivity and reduce operating costs without compromising environmental concerns or safety. The company has an established track record helping customers to get the most from their energy and optimise performance through combined energy management, integral security and safety.
"In this vital global and competitive market, our customers want to manage hazardous operations, reduce their energy costs, mitigate external risks and maintain uptime," says Patrick Albos, Vice President Oil and Gas Solutions, Schneider Electric. "We are a leading solution provider for this industry with recognised credentials in all major production locations in the Middle East, North America, Europe, Russia, Africa and Latin America. Schneider Electric is able to leverage its expertise in the upstream, midstream and downstream processes to build efficient, tested, integrated and both standard and customised solutions. We have the ability to manage complex projects, in multicultural environments, with a very specific methodology for doing business which our customers appreciate."
Schneider Electric business experts will present the Group's latest developments for the Oil and Gas industry at the Abu Dhabi event, including;
Energy Management solution for large sites to guarantee reliability, continuity of service and cost savings for all electrical distribution network
Integral Safety Solutions for offshore platforms with tested architectures to cover Emergency Shut Down Systems and Fire and Gas Systems and ensure the highest levels of safety and availability
Pipeline Management Solution for process optimisation and pipe integrity
Critical Power Solution to optimise the reliability of the power supply while ensuring the safety of people and assets
Integral Security Solutions from video monitoring and access control to intrusion detection in order to ensure the security of critical sites.
"Gastech 2009 presents a tremendous opportunity for us to meet face to face with our customers in an informal environment and we intend to get the most out of it. Together with the exhibition, Schneider Electric will organise conferences focused on our new solutions. We want to create an intimate understanding of customers and their business needs so that together we can build the future of the Oil and Gas industry," adds Patrick Albos.
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About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations "Make the most of their energy™".
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About Schneider Electric at Gastech 2009
From 25-28 May, Gastech, the largest international conference and exhibition for the LNG, LPG and natural gas industries will gather in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) all major players from gas supply chain. More than 10,000 customers, from all over the world, will discuss the main challenges affecting the business within this sector as well as latest trends and developments.
Schneider Electric will showcase its solutions for the Oil and Gas industry at booth #D38
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