ARAMCO

ARAMCO - Ras Tanura Terminal

Engineering & Marketing International
Technology

Aveva

Industry

Oil and Gas

Client

ARAMCO

Country

KSA

Goals

Gather requirements and standardize graphics with a symbol library. Replicate PCS graphics in PI ProcessBook across complexity levels. Deploy local PI Servers with redundant OPC DA interfaces. Buffer and sync up to 10,000 tags with corporate PI systems.

Challenges

Managing complex PCS graphics replication of varying object densities. Ensuring redundant PI interface configuration for critical system uptime. Securely sync with corporate PI environment via Data Diode. Conducting installations onsite without disrupting terminal operations.

Solutions

Held kickoff and detailed requirements sessions with ARAMCO stakeholders. Developed and approved Symbol Library Document and Method Statement. Offsite replication of 20 PCS graphic displays categorized by complexity. Installed local PI Servers with redundant OPC DA interfaces and buffered tags.

Results

Deployed resilient, redundant PI Systems supporting critical terminal controls. Improved data integrity and availability through optimized interface buffering. Delivered consistent, navigable graphics aligned with ARAMCO standards. Secured integration and acceptance with thorough documentation.

ARAMCO Replacement Control Systems

at Ras Tanura Terminal
In 2022, EMI collaborated with ARAMCO and Petrojet to deliver a critical Replacement Control Systems project at the Ras Tanura Terminal in Saudi Arabia. The project aimed at designing and implementing highly reliable PI System architectures over two phases, ensuring robust data acquisition, visualization, and synchronization with ARAMCO’s corporate PI environment.

The scope included thorough requirements gathering with ARAMCO stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational goals. EMI developed a standardized symbol library and graphics design methodology to replicate the existing PCS graphics accurately into PI ProcessBook. The graphics replication process accounted for varying complexity levels, ensuring that the displays were both functional and user-friendly. A key technical challenge was the deployment of local PI Servers in each phase, configured with redundant OPC DA interfaces to support high availability and data buffering. EMI configured and buffered up to 10,000 tags across both phases, guaranteeing reliable data flow and synchronization with the corporate PI Server via secure Data Diodes, preserving data integrity and compliance.

Onsite installations, rigorous Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and comprehensive project documentation—including a Method Statement, Symbol Library, and SAT report—ensured a smooth transition with minimal disruption to operations. The resulting system significantly enhanced control system monitoring and data availability at the Ras Tanura Terminal, supporting ARAMCO’s commitment to operational excellence and system resilience.