Siemens to supply control tools and electrical systems for South Stream

South Stream Transport and Siemens entered into a contract to supply electrical systems and Control & Instrumentation for the offshore section of the South Stream gas pipeline.

The document stipulates that Siemens will supply telecommunication equipment and automatic process control systems for the Russian and Bulgarian landfalls along with the equipment for the Central and Backup Control Rooms of South Stream Transport.

South Stream's offshore section will consist of four parallel lines running across the Black Sea. Each line exceeding 930 km will carry up to 40 m³/d of gas. All gas flows will be monitored around the clock from the Central Control Room of South Stream Transport.

Siemens is a major manufacturer of electronics and electric tools within such sectors as information technologies and communication, automation and control systems, power industry, transport and healthcare.

Adapted from press release by Hannah Priestley-Eaton

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