Emerson unveils new service centre in Permian Basin

Emerson has opened a new service centre to provide advanced technologies and services to the oil and gas producers in the Permian Basin region in the US.

The investment in the new $4m facility is part of Emerson’s efforts to assist customers in digital transformation and provide training to future personnel.

Through the new technology centre, the company aims to meet the growing demand for digital technologies to optimise production efficiencies and address issues such as labour and equipment shortages, as well as workforce preparedness.

According to the company, the technologies offered by the 16,000ft² facility will help customers achieve Top Quartile performance.

Producers will have access to a wide range of automation solutions offered by Emerson, including intelligent field devices and instrumentation, control systems, operations management and enterprise management software.

The centre will also provide access to lifecycle service options to customers to ensure peak performance and maximum uptime.

Emerson Chairman and CEO David Farr said: “The Permian Basin is changing the game for energy in the US and abroad.

“As companies work to develop this critical region, we are helping them implement and train their workforce on technologies that can digitally transform and optimise their operations. Knowing how to use these latest advancements can help companies maximise their investments and set the industry up for success.”

The service centre is also expected to connect pipeline operators with local experts and advanced technologies to help increase pipeline capacity.

The facility will also focus on bridging the skills gap and ensuring the workforce is appropriately trained to face the challenge of the digital workplace.

Emerson Automation Solutions executive president Lal Karsanbhai said: “Customers are facing mounting pressures due to a limited skilled labour pool and challenges to obtaining access to parts and technology.

“Our new centre further establishes our long-term commitment to the Permian and connects us directly with our customers as we support them in meeting market demands to increase production, enhance operations, minimise lease expenses and improve safety.”

The facility will cater to midstream, upstream and gas processing customers, allowing them to place an order, resolve maintenance issues or discuss solutions.