Solving the “Data Gap” in Emission Reduction

The core of this venture is the integration of CarbonAi’s proprietary software platform with Drakken’s automation expertise. While many companies have the will to reduce their footprint, the regulatory and technical barriers can be prohibitive.

• Platform Integration: The system connects directly with existing industrial data sources to bypass the corporate and regulatory barriers that typically inhibit emission tracking.
• Carbon Finance Ready: By leveraging the power of high-fidelity data, the partnership facilitates faster execution of emission reduction projects through carbon finance and offsets.
• Operational Clarity: We aim to shift the paradigm by moving away from manual tracking toward a faster, more effective, data-led future.

Powered by Lukla: 10-Second Global Document Access

A critical component of this partnership is the deployment of Drakken’s cloud-based content management system, Lukla. In global energy projects, the speed of information is often the difference between staying on schedule or facing costly delays.

• Folderless Architecture: Lukla is an entirely cloud-based, folderless system.
• Sub-10-Second Retrieval: The system provides stakeholders with access to any critical document, anywhere in the world, in under 10 seconds.

Global Execution at Scale

Drakken’s uniquely qualified position stems from a history of executing large-scale engineering, integration, and automation projects across four continents. By combining our global project management expertise with CarbonAi’s software, we are providing a turnkey solution for the energy sector’s most pressing environmental obligations.

“The platform has the ability to integrate with existing data sources to tackle corporate and regulatory barriers that prevent, delay or inhibit emission tracking, mitigation and removal.”

— Ryan Arsenault, Founder and CEO of CarbonAi.

Partnership Capabilities & Strategic Impact

Engineering Resilience in Extreme Environments

For an infrastructure project of this scale, “downtime” isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a systemic risk. Our solution was engineered to withstand the Middle Eastern climate while ensuring 24/7 availability.

• Thermal Endurance: Our control systems are designed to operate from -40°C to 70°C right from startup, essential for the fluctuating mountain and desert temperatures.
• High-Availability Architecture: We deployed PACSystems RX3i redundant control systems across more than 20 pumping stations. If one controller fails, the secondary takes over instantly with zero disruption to the water supply.
• Leak Detection Every 10 Meters: Using the Movicon.NExT platform, our engineers can analyze the entire pipeline for leaks or evaporation every 10 meters, protecting a precious resource in an arid region.

The Strategic Value: ROI and Sustainability

From a financial perspective, the integration of Emerson’s PACEdge and MQTT protocols transforms raw data into a strategic asset. By historizing five years of data, we enable failure prediction, allowing NEOM to transition from reactive repairs to proactive maintenance.

“Through an advanced Internet of Water infrastructure, we are ensuring minimum water loss and putting NEOM at the forefront of water technology and sustainability.”

– Ritesh Contractor, Business Development Manager at Drakken.

Security by Design

In an era of increasing industrial cyber-threats, “security” cannot be an afterthought. The NEOM automation solution carries the Achilles 2 certification, providing a robust defence against denial-of-service (DoS) and man-in-the-middle attacks, as well as preventing unauthorised firmware changes.

Technical Specs & Performance Metrics

Engineering the Complexity Out

At 300 tonnes, this mid-sized module houses a high-density configuration of over 100 individual pieces of equipment. From a finance perspective, the “cost-effective” nature of this build wasn’t achieved by cutting corners, but by aggressive 3D modeling and Human Factors Engineering.

• Risk Mitigation via 3D Design: We identified and resolved potential clashes between HVAC ducting, piping, and structural elements during the digital twin phase, long before a single weld was made.
• The 20km Challenge: Our team managed the integration of over 20km of power and control cabling within a segregated cable void, ensuring that maintenance is simplified and electrical interference is eliminated.
• Integrated Intelligence: The module seamlessly fuses MV/LV transformers and switchgear with a sophisticated Emerson DeltaV integrated control and safety system.

Strategic Integration: From Topsides to Subsea

The role of this platform isn’t just to “exist” on the vessel; it’s to command it. Once fully commissioned, the E-House will provide the power and control logic for both topsides production and critical marine systems.

A key differentiator for this project is our “flawless interface” approach. We are integrating the electrical and automation systems on the well-head platform via state-of-the-art umbilical systems, ensuring the Emerson DeltaV environment remains a single, unified source of truth for the operators.

A Milestone, Not a Finish Line

For the C-suite, “on schedule” is the most important metric. Following final construction works in Dubai, the vessel was delivered on track for First Oil in 2025.

“This project highlights our unwavering commitment to field development over the past five years,” says Richard Walker, Drakken Project Manager. “Reaching this milestone showcases the tenacity of our team. But the real work continues as we move into the commissioning phase with the same professional enthusiasm.”