Newnan, GA - Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Japan, and Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc. announced today the formation of a cooperation arrangement to market Shell Global Solutions’ field-tested technology through Yokogawa’s global sales and engineering network. The two companies expect to work closely to enable Yokogawa to supply APC systems to its customers in the U.S.

Within the cooperative arrangement, Shell Global Solutions will assist Yokogawa with certain aspects of the design, installation and support of the technology for Yokogawa customers in both the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry as well as operators of petrochemical and chemical processing plants. The companies will strive to continually upgrade and enhance the technology.

“The cooperative arrangement of Yokogawa, a leader in measurement, control and information since 1915, and Shell Global Solutions will aid in risk reduction in advanced process control solutions and help deliver the maximum benefits to our customers,” said Teruyoshi Minaki, Director, Executive Vice President, Yokogawa Industrial Automation Business Headquarters. “The arrangement places the combined team at the forefront of advanced process control (APC) in the US, and falls in line with our VigilanceR efforts that focus on helping customers improve their bottom line.

Shell Global Solutions’ innovative APC technologies such as the Multivariable Optimizing Controller, COAST (Control Application Standards) and RQE (Robust Quality Estimator) are already noted for their operational reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Mr. Paul Hamilton, President of Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc. stated: “The cooperative arrangement will help leverage the accumulated experience, know-how and strengths of both companies.”

Yokogawa Corporation of America has set up a solutions center in Stafford, Texas, to service the North American markets. The company already has similar centers of excellence in Japan, Singapore, Middle East, Asia, China, Australasia and Europe.