HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), a petrochemical and refining company, has partnered with Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation technology.
The collaboration aims to enhance HMEL’s refining, petrochemical, and sustainable fuel operations by leveraging Emerson’s advanced automation solutions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. The initiative will boost production efficiency while ensuring safety, reliability, and sustainability.
HMEL’s Digital-First Approach
HMEL operates the state-of-the-art Guru Gobind Singh Refinery in Bathinda, Punjab. The company prioritizes digital transformation to create a smart enterprise.
“Process automation is central to our vision of building a digitally connected and intelligent enterprise. We are excited to partner with Emerson to implement cutting-edge automation solutions that will accelerate our digital transformation,” said Prabh Das, MD and CEO of HMEL.
Das added, “The collaboration aligns with our goal of maximizing value across the energy value chain.”
Emerson’s Role in Driving Innovation
Emerson will implement a real-time industrial data platform to connect operational technology (OT) with enterprise IT systems. This will integrate data from multiple sources, providing greater visibility and control.
Additionally, Emerson will deploy AspenTech’s multi-unit dynamic optimization solutions to improve margins and sustainability.
As per the press release, the solutions will integrate planning, scheduling, and advanced process control in a closed-loop system. Emerson will also provide its DeltaV™ control system, advanced measurement tools, and electronic marshalling technology to streamline operations.
“Emerson’s Boundless Automation vision – integrating intelligent field, edge, and cloud – will help HMEL achieve higher productivity and operational excellence,” said Anil Bhatia, vice president and managing director of Emerson India.
Bhatia added, “We look forward to supporting HMEL in optimizing production, reliability, safety, and sustainability”.
