09-10-2012

AVEVA’s solutions enable project integration for JPNOR Engenharia

AVEVA today announced that its Integrated Engineering & Design applications were fundamental for JPNOR Engenharia, a leading EPC based in Brazil, for the 3D engineering & design of Complexo Petroquímico do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Comperj), a major refinery and petrochemical construction project located in the city of Itaboraí, in Rio de Janeiro state.

The Integrated Engineering & Design applications used are AVEVA PDMS, AVEVA Review and AVEVA Global from the AVEVA Plant software portfolio, which offer strategic support for all of JPNOR’s complex projects.

'We selected the AVEVA software due to the comprehensive flexibility and capacity of their object-based data structures,' said Dirceu Romani, Technology Manager, JPNOR. 'AVEVA PDMS and Review were adopted as tools used at the individual project sites. AVEVA Global helps us to perform the entire integration by enabling the execution, visualisation and inspection across our multiple sites. The Comperj project is highly strategic for JPNOR.'

'AVEVA Global supports the entire project integration strategy for Comperj, bringing together 3D engineering & design data produced by different contractors,' continues Mr. Romani. 'One of its key benefits is the integration of PDMS models from over 20 designers and partner EPCs. It allows JPNOR to provide daily progress updates to all its important customers, including Petrobras.'

According to Santiago Pena, Vice President - Latin America, AVEVA, added: 'This is a great example of AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design capabilities, especially in complex major capital projects. Our customers are able to offer a level of service that helps them to stand out in a very competitive market.'

Construction of the Comperj refinery & petrochemical complex represents an investment of approximately US$ 8.4 billion. Once fully operational, the complex will have the capacity to process 330,000 barrels of oil per day.

AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design approach improves project efficiency and reduces engineering and design costs by offering complementary products that draw on common processes, disciplines and deliverables, through a single managed information model.