IOCL Deploys ABB India's Advanced Automation & Digital Solutions

ABB India Ltd has provided an integrated scope of advanced automation and digital solutions for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s (IndianOil) extensive oil and gas pipeline network across India. Spanning over 20,000 kilometres across multiple states, the network is crucial in meeting the country's energy needs, transporting 125 million tons of oil and 49 million standard cubic meters of gas annually.

ABB’s solutions will be central to India’s Centralised Pipeline Information Management System (CPIMS). The project involves designing, engineering, supplying, and commissioning the ABB Ability™ SCADAvantage digital platform, which includes robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery systems hosted on the cloud. The scope also covers digital solutions for the centralised management of IndianOil’s pipelines nationwide.

Additionally, ABB is providing a 10-year ABB Care contract to ensure all existing pipelines are unified under CPIMS and to provide long-term service support for IndianOil’s pipeline infrastructure.

Senthil Kumar N, Director (Pipelines), IndianOil, said, "CPIMS has been envisioned to address the complexities associated with the maintenance and operation of the cross-country pipeline network. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, this project aims to eliminate manual operations and enhance the pipeline network's efficiency, productivity, and availability." "At IndianOil, we value our enduring partnership with ABB, which spans over a decade."

G Balaji, Head of ABB Energy Industries in India, said, "With energy demand growing with population increases, ABB is committed to supporting global energy security while making existing energy systems leaner and cleaner. We are proud to partner with IndianOil on the CPIMS project, which marks a significant leap in the efficiency, safety, integrity and cyber security of pipeline operations. Our advanced SCADA and cyber security solutions support real-time data monitoring and help protect the critical assets of pipeline networks."