ABB has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Framework Agreement with Bilfinger, a global industrial services provider, to collaborate on enhancing operational efficiency through instrumentation and digital solutions within the energy and process industries. This partnership will strengthen the integration of digital technologies and instrumentation in sectors such as energy, chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas. The primary focus within the energy sector will be on sustainable solutions that support the transition, especially in hydrogen and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS).
By combining their expertise, ABB and Bilfinger aim to deliver advanced, efficient solutions to their customers. ABB’s portfolio of innovative instrumentation and digital solutions will complement Bilfinger’s extensive experience in both conventional and renewable energy as well as process industries, covering the entire value chain.
Gerald Pilotto, Chief Products & Innovation Officer at Bilfinger, commented, “Digital services that are standardized globally are a key growth driver for us. Together with ABB, we view these solutions as critical to improving industry efficiency and sustainability. We are eager to address our clients’ needs for enhanced operational efficiency through this partnership.”
Amina Hamidi, Managing Director of Business Line Instrumentation at ABB Measurement & Analytics, added, “We’re excited to partner with Bilfinger to provide increased efficiency for customers across targeted industries. Measuring performance throughout production processes is vital, and together, we will ensure every step is optimized, helping industries become leaner, cleaner, and more efficient.”
The collaboration between ABB and Bilfinger will focus on providing comprehensive maintenance and replacement services. Bilfinger will manage maintenance contracts that cover instrumentation upgrades, spare parts supply, equipment replacements, and pipeline servicing. ABB will contribute by supplying advanced instrumentation, including flowmeters, pressure, temperature, and level sensors, as well as transmitters and digital services, ensuring enhanced efficiency and reliability for industrial operations.
In addition to maintenance, the partnership will support new greenfield and brownfield projects across the energy sector and process industries. ABB and Bilfinger will work together to deliver cutting-edge efficiency solutions for customers, with a particular emphasis on emerging fields such as hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to drive innovation and sustainability in critical industrial applications.
ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, is committed to creating a sustainable and resource-efficient future. By integrating engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries boost performance and sustainability.
The company’s rich history spans over 140 years with a workforce of more than 105,000 employees globally. ABB is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). With around 20,000 employees, ABB’s Process Automation business specializes in automating, electrifying, and digitalizing operations across various industries, from energy and water to production and transportation, helping industries perform more efficiently and sustainably.
