Transporting crude oil and natural gas for processing involves operating and
maintaining an extensive infrastructure. Thousands of kilometers of pipelines,
vast tank farms, subterranean caverns with a working gas capacity of billions
of cubic meters — all powered, automated and integrated into a supervisory
control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for the ultimate management of
supply and demand. In addition, LNG requires an entirely different new set of
solutions, from liquefaction and transportation via mega-tankers to
re-gasification systems.
Current R&D Programs
At Siemens, continuous investments in research and development produce a
steady stream of innovative solutions with unparalleled competitive edge.
Current R&D programs for midstream applications include:
All-electric
LNG and VSDS-driven refrigeration compressors of up to 100 MW Standardized
pipeline compressors SCADA
system based on common Siemens DCS hardware platform (PCS 7)
All-electric
LNG and VSDS-driven refrigeration compressors of up to 100 MW 
