PICO WEB Offshore Fields – Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) Implementation

PICO, a key upstream player in Egypt’s oil and gas sector, undertook a major development of its WEB and PAPYRUS offshore platforms. These normally unmanned installations required a highly reliable, integrated control and safety system (ICSS) to ensure safe production and allow for remote monitoring and control from the onshore WDDM facility.

Project Scope

• Design, supply, and integration of two independent, self-contained ICSS for the WEB and PAPYRUS offshore platforms.
• Implementation of redundant Process Control Systems (PCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) consolidating ESD and F&G functions using Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 platforms.
• Provision of a complete onshore control room setup at WDDM with operator workstations for remote supervision of both platforms.
• Full engineering, FAT, commissioning support, and comprehensive training.

Key Benefits

• High-availability, SIL2-certified safety systems ensuring maximum protection for personnel, environment, and assets.
• Seamless integration and remote operability from an onshore control center, optimizing offshore operations.
• A unified, robust automation platform capable of withstanding harsh offshore conditions and communication link failures.
• Enhanced diagnostic capabilities and modular design for easier maintenance and future expansion.

Outcome

This turnkey ICSS solution provided PICO with a state-of-the-art, resilient automation backbone for its offshore fields, enabling safe, efficient, and remotely managed production operations while adhering to the highest industry standards.

Technology used:

Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 redundant PLCs (SIL2 & Non-SIL) & Experion SCADA