Last Friday, the Emerson Permian Basin Service Center had its grand opening. It’s a:
…new $4 million Permian Basin Service Center to bring enhanced oil and gas technologies and services to the fast-growing region. The technology center is the latest investment in Emerson’s efforts to guide customers on their path to digital transformation and train the workforce of the future.
Articles such as this New York Times piece, How a ‘Monster’ Texas Oil Field Made the U.S. a Star in the World Market, highlight the importance of this region in the global supply of energy.
I was there to capture the opening and share some of the happenings. The day became with scenic sunrise over the bustling Permian Basin:
Sun coming up in the bustling #Permian Basin. Looking forward to today’s grand opening of @Emerson_News’ Permian Basin Service Center. #oilandgas #PAuto @EMR_Automation pic.twitter.com/GrOxYxowV9
— Jim Cahill (@JimCahill) March 1, 2019
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Emerson’s president & Emerson Automation Solutions’ chairman Michael Train described the important role automation technology plays in business performance for the region’s oil & gas producers:
"Success in the #Permian Basin region hinges upon the availability of the right equipment and technology to optimize production rates and identify new extraction points." —@Emerson_News President & @EMR_Automation Chairman @MNTrain #oilandgas https://t.co/eeKyu8PA9T pic.twitter.com/5RG1K20fH6
— Jim Cahill (@JimCahill) March 1, 2019
He shared the importance of training in supporting the technology-focused jobs created by the energy producers:
"We’re proud to be a part of an industry that is creating exciting, technology-focused jobs that will ensure the continued strength of our economy well into the future." —@MNTrain #oilandgas pic.twitter.com/uLsw4zN3CS
— Jim Cahill (@JimCahill) March 1, 2019
With Emerson customers, local dignitaries, and members of the local press, Mike cut the ribbon to officially open the center.
What a fantastic day in Odessa! We opened our new @Emerson_News Service center next door to our long-term Emerson Impact Partner Vinson Controls. Thanks to our customers and community leaders for joining us. #pauto #iot https://t.co/BbBDLaabjM
— Michael Train (@MNTrain) March 2, 2019
Longstanding Emerson Impact Partner, Vinson Process Controls has been a part of the Permian Basin since the early 1940s and co-located with the Permian Basin Service Center. Here’s a look at their mobile service trailer for on location valve testing:
Emerson Impact Partner Vinson Controls showing mobile service trailer for valve testing at Permian Basin Service Center #oilandgas #PAuto pic.twitter.com/RzW7sq9JGT
— Jim Cahill (@JimCahill) March 1, 2019
With the grand opening now past, the work shifts to helping train the digital workforce and supplying the automation equipment and expertise to upstream and midstream oil & gas companies in the Permian Basin.
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