BP Exploration selected Emerson Process Management for offshore oil and gas operations in BP's North Sea Region. Emerson will be BP's preferred supplier of integrated control and safety systems for five offshore fields in the UK continental shelf, including the new Clair Ridge platforms and the Quad 204 FPSO vessel.

Emerson's selection as contractor of choice builds on an earlier agreement in which the company was named a main automation contractor for BP projects globally. By standardizing on a single contractor for its North Sea region, BP expects to gain significant benefits including efficient project execution, training, maintenance and support.

Emerson will provide a wide range of services for control and safety systems, from FEED to installation, testing and support. The integrated systems include Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system, DeltaV SIS process safety system, and AMS Suite predictive maintenance software.