BP and ABB announce collaboration through MEC frame agreement
March 7, 2019 - BP has appointed ABB as one of its global Main Electrical Contractors (MEC) for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction of electrical equipment for BP Upstream Major Capital Projects.
The agreement reflects a strategic collaboration between ABB and BP, with ABB committed to delivering improved scheduling and lower risk as a long-term partner. ABB’s global MEC frame agreement is effective for an initial term of five years.
As a global MEC partner, ABB can assume full responsibility for the design and engineering, procurement and supply, project management, installation, commissioning and on-time start up for overall electrical systems on BP projects that may be awarded to ABB under this global frame agreement.
ABB Customer World (ACW) is showcasing how ABB is connecting and learning across industries such as oil and gas.
ACW is ongoing at George R. Brown Convention Centre in Houston until Thursday, March 7.
About ABB
ABB is a specialist in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees
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