The ABB brand, a global leader in automation and energy technologies, plays a vital role in modernizing the oil and gas sector. Its equipment ensures energy efficiency, safety, and process sustainability, which is particularly crucial in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Below are the key applications of ABB solutions in this industry.  

1. Frequency Converters for Motor Control  

ABB’s variable frequency drives (VFDs) are central to optimizing pumps, fans, compressors, and other systems. Examples include:  

– ACS880 and ACS580 — drive series used to control pumps at refineries and drilling rigs. They reduce energy consumption by 30–50% through smooth motor speed regulation.  

– ACS8080— a new medium-voltage air-cooled drive launched in 2025. It ensures reliable operation in extreme temperatures, critical for Arctic fields.  

These solutions are also applied in air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHE) and cooling towers, where fan speed regulation prevents overloads and reduces wear.  

2. Automation and Process Control Systems  

ABB’s integrated platforms, such as System 800xA, unify process control, safety, and energy management. In oil and gas, this enables:  

– Real-time monitoring of hydrocarbon production and transportation parameters;  

– Data integration from distributed assets like pipelines or offshore platforms.  

In 2025, ABB introduced an updated system version with **digital twin** support for simulating emergency scenarios, mitigating risks at high-hazard facilities.  

3. Power Equipment for Energy Supply  

– Tmax and Emax circuit breakers— protect power systems from overloads. For example, they are deployed on offshore platforms in the North Sea, ensuring stable energy supply in harsh marine environments.  

– Explosion-proof distribution systems — designed for hazardous zones, such as petrochemical complexes in Saudi Arabia.  

ABB also develops hybrid power solutions combining traditional and renewable sources. In the UAE, solar plants are integrated with diesel generators to reduce carbon footprints.  

4. Innovations in Electrification and AI  

– Crealizer™ platform — a software ecosystem for drive optimization using AI. In Mexico, ABB’s algorithms monitor pumps at deepwater fields, preventing pressure-related failures.  

– eMine™ portfolio — solutions for electrifying mining equipment. In Canada, ABB’s traction batteries power dump trucks, cutting CO₂ emissions by 50% versus diesel models.  

5. Global Partnerships and Localization  

ABB collaborates with international companies to adapt technologies to regional needs:  

– In Brazil, ABB equipment is used on Petrobras platforms for deepwater oil extraction in the pre-salt basin.  

– In Norway, partnership with Equinor enabled ABB’s control systems on the Johan Sverdrup platform, one of the largest in Northern Europe.  

By 2025, ABB localized key component production in Asia and Africa, accelerating technology adoption in emerging markets.