ABB India Ltd has successfully deployed an integrated suite of advanced automation and digital solutions for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil), enhancing the efficiency of India’s largest oil and gas pipeline network. Spanning over 20,000 kilometers across multiple states, this network is essential for meeting the country’s energy demands, transporting 125 million metric tons of oil and 49 million metric standard cubic meters of gas annually.
Strengthening Centralized Pipeline Management
At the heart of this transformation is ABB’s support for IndianOil’s Centralized Pipeline Information Management System (CPIMS). The company designed, engineered, supplied, and commissioned the ABB Ability™ SCADAvantage digital platform, a cloud-hosted system with robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery capabilities. This project enables centralized monitoring and management of IndianOil’s pipeline operations, reducing reliance on manual processes.
Additionally, ABB has signed a 10-year ABB Care contract to unify all existing pipelines under CPIMS and provide long-term service support, ensuring seamless operations across the network.
Boosting Efficiency and Security
IndianOil’s Director (Pipelines), Senthil Kumar N, stated, “CPIMS has been envisioned to address operational complexities. It streamlines the maintenance and management of the cross-country pipeline network. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, this project eliminates manual operations and enhances efficiency, productivity, and network availability. At IndianOil, we value our enduring partnership with ABB, which spans over a decade.”
ABB Energy Industries India Head, G Balaji, highlighted, “As global energy demand rises, ABB remains dedicated to making existing energy systems leaner and cleaner. We are proud to partner with IndianOil on the CPIMS project, which significantly improves pipeline operations’ efficiency, safety, integrity, and cybersecurity. Our advanced SCADA and cybersecurity solutions enable real-time data monitoring and protect critical pipeline assets.”
Rapid Deployment for a Nationwide Network
Awarded the CPIMS project contract in February 2024, ABB successfully designed and delivered its integrated solutions within a year. According to the press release, the system is now in the commissioning phase. This marks a major milestone in India’s energy digital transformation.
