Yokogawa India to deliver SCADA system for Bangladesh’s gas distribution pipeline

Yokogawa India, a subsidiary of Japanese electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric, has secured an order from Bangladesh-based Gas Transmission Company (GTCL) to deliver a monitoring and control system for the gas pipeline system in the country.

The scope of the project includes redevelopment, modernisation and expansion of the existing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system of GTCL.

Under the deal, Yokogawa India will deliver FAST / TOOLS SCADA software and a STARDOM network-based control system for pipeline monitoring.

The company will also offer DPharp EJA and DPharp EJX series differential pressure or pressure transmitters, other field instruments, a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, and a telecommunications system for central monitoring and control.

The deal will see Yokogawa India carry out the engineering and installation, as well as commissioning of the systems, which are expected to be delivered within 22 months.

Yokogawa India managing director Tsutomu Murata said: "I am honoured to receive this order, which is Yokogawa India’s largest project to date in Bangladesh.

"By carrying out this large project, we aim to help ensure a stable energy supply for the people of Bangladesh."

GTCL is the owner and operator of a network of pipelines used for the nationwide transmission of gas from gas fields that are mainly found in the eastern part of Bangladesh.

GTCL intends to establish an integrated SCADA monitoring and control system with an aim to ensure the stable and efficient supply of gas to three of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet.

The company also plans to increase its gas transmission volume of 400 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) in 2013 to 550 MMscfd.