Metso will supply 400 industry-leading Neles® emergency shutdown (ESD) valves for an ethylene cracker as part of the new Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex (LPIC) Project in Sohar, Oman.
The delivery includes Neles ESD valves ranging in size from 6″- 40″. ESD valves are a vital part of a safety instrumented system (SIS). The valves are equipped with Neles ValvGuardTM intelligent safety solenoid valves, which can monitor valve condition, perform on-line testing and automatic reporting, and enable need-based maintenance. Furthermore, to guarantee flawless installation, commissioning and operation, the contract also includes optional customer site training and maintenance services for the new plant.
The order is included in the Q1 2017 orders received by Metso. The value of the order has not been disclosed. Metso’s valves will be delivered in the beginning of 2018.
Earlier, Metso had been selected to supply ESD and control valves to Orpic’s Sohar Refinery Improvement Project (SRIP) in Oman in 2015.
Liwa Plastics Industries Complex is a transformational project that will improve Orpic’s product mix and business model, double its profit and support the development of a downstream plastics industry in Oman.
