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Nord Stream deploys iTAC Software AG’s standard software for its Baltic Sea Pipeline program2009-09-21 10:00:00 The iTAC.MES.Suite guarantees improved security and transparency during deployment and operations. Dernbach, September 21 2009 – The iTAC.MES.Suite supports the construction, deployment and operations of the 1.220 kilometer natural gas pipeline that as of 2010 will link Russia and the European Union – via the Baltic Sea. iTAC’s solution ensures end to end transparency and hence improved security across the gas network.
For the deployment and operation of its gas pipeline Nord Stream AG set the most demanding safety standards – enabled by meticulous technical planning and the use of state of the art technology and high-grade components – all deployed and monitored using a comprehensive Quality Control & Assurance program.
Nord Stream selected iTAC’s Pipe Tracking System to answer these questions – confidently, upon demand. iTAC’s platform-independent standard software suite supports the complete pipeline construction phase. In laying over 100.000 pipe segments in a 1.200 km bed, it is critical to know exactly which components, were deployed when, where and to what specifications. „Through the deployment of the Pipe Tracking System, each and every step in the logistical and production process is not only documented, but also validated in real-time facilitating failure correction and / or prevention “, commented Andreas Rudl, iTAC’s Vice President for Technical Account Management.
About Nord Stream AG Nord Stream is a gas pipeline to link Russia and the European Union via the Baltic Sea. It will carry natural gas to supply both businesses and households. The new pipeline will be an important factor of energy security in Europe. Nord Stream will transport up to 55 billion cubic metres of gas each year. This is enough to supply more than 25 million households. Nord Stream is a joint project of four major companies: OAO Gazprom, BASF/Wintershall Holding AG, E.ON Ruhrgas AG and N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie. Such a powerful consortium guarantees the best technology, security and corporate governance. Nord Stream will be 1,220 kilometres long and will consist of two parallel lines. The first one, with a transmission capacity of around 27.5 billion cubic metres a year is due for completion in 2011. The second line is due to be completed in 2012, doubling annual capacity to around 55 billion cubic metres. This is enough to supply more than 25 million households in Europe. Total investment in the offshore pipeline is projected at 7.4 billion euros. The exact budget will be calculated on the basis of cost estimates for pipe supplies, logistics and installation capacity, as they are the main cost factors for any offshore pipeline project.
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