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By Aynur Jafarova

Siemens Energy will deliver customized direct electrical heating (DEH) power supply systems for ten sub-sea flow lines which will be deployed on the giant Shah Deniz gas condensate field in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea.

The company received the order from British BP Exploration Limited, Siemens AG reported.

Delivery of the equipment is scheduled for end of 2015.

Siemens scope of supply for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 development project includes the delivery of customized topside DEH power supply systems which will be used on ten sub-sea flow lines to prevent hydrate formation during planned and unplanned process shutdown.

Deepwater natural gas reservoirs and low temperature induce hydrate formation, which can cause flow assurance challenges such as flow line blockage or reduced capacity.

The DEH power systems from Siemens will contribute to a consistent flow of hydrocarbons despite challenging fluid characteristics and temperature conditions at the seabed.

The respective modules of the systems contain power components, as well as a unique control and protection system for the topside equipment and sub-sea DEH cables. They will provide power for heating the pipelines when required by the operations and will be installed on the platform deck.

Mario Azar, CEO of the Siemens Energy Sector's Oil and Gas Solutions Business Unit believes with this contract award in the prolific Shah Deniz field, Siemens will strengthen its position in the growing market for direct electrical heating.

The gas which will be produced at the second stage of Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field development will be the main source of the Southern Gas Corridor, which envisages the transportation of the Caspian gas to European markets.