**Revamped Article: Saudi Aramco’s Marjan Project Pioneers Smart Technology for Simultaneous Yard Pre-Commissioning**
In a groundbreaking initiative, Saudi Aramco is integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance the pre-commissioning process of its Marjan Increment Program (MIP). This ambitious project is designed to increase the production capacity of the Marjan oil field by an astounding 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) from its current 400,000 bpd to reach a total of 800,000 bpd by 2025.
**Complex Construction Challenges**
The Marjan Offshore Gas/Oil Separator Plant (GOSP-4) is a vast and complex multi-platform project. Fabrication of the six main platforms, including the Accommodation Platform (ACC), Production Platform (PP), Gas Compression Platform (GCP), Electrical Distribution Platforms (EDP), Auxiliary Platform (AUX), and Tie-in Platform (TP), is being executed across various international locations. Three platforms are being fabricated in Indonesia, two in China, and one in Dubai. The jackets for these platforms were assembled in Oman.
### Traditional Challenges in Pre-Commissioning
Historically, pre-commissioning processes involved extensive physical testing and integration of each platform part. This method was often cumbersome, as it required each component to be tested separately at its location before being merged into a single database. This process was both time-consuming and prone to data inconsistencies. Furthermore, physically connecting the various controllers to the main control room after moving offshore added to the complexity of the tasks.
### Smart Technology Solutions
To overcome these traditional challenges, Saudi Aramco’s project team has implemented a sophisticated control system that oversees all the different topsides of the project. This innovative approach connects all the platforms through a reliable process control network (PCN), ensuring seamless communication between the main control room and the distributed controllers. The system utilizes advanced digital solutions and IoT capabilities to monitor and supervise operations in real-time, reducing the need for extensive physical travel and hardware deployment.
### Centralized Server System
The centralized server approach used in the Marjan GOSP-4 project is revolutionary. Data from each platform is collected and transmitted to a central control room, where it is integrated into a cohesive database. This eliminates the need for repetitive data merging and minimizes changes to templates, ensuring global data consistency. By leveraging remote access technology and centralized servers, the project achieves smoother operations,