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AVEVA and Kent strengthen collaboration to support sustainability in global energy sector
T wo new contracts enable energy customers to unlock the competitive advantages of sustainability , while enhancing data integrity and transparency to reduce costs and schedule overruns for capital projects . AVEVA , a global leader in industrial software , driving Digital Transformation and sustainability , has signed two contracts with Kent , the leading engineering company in oil and gas and low-carbon energy . As part of an enterprise agreement , AVEVA ’ s complete suite of cutting-edge cloud-based engineering software is now the primary choice for Kent ’ s upcoming digital projects in the energy industry . Alongside , a system integrator agreement will enable Kent to implement AVEVA solutions to industrial customers .
The agreements build on a May 2022 strategic memorandum of understanding between the two companies . The enterprise contract will see Kent standardise its engineering and construction processes based on AVEVA products . An AVEVA Flex agreement , supports better collaboration within Kent ’ s global team while enhancing data integrity , transparency and project execution for traditional and new energy customers . Thanks to proven AVEVA ’ s EPC4.0 and Digital Twin solutions , customers can realise on-time and on-budget deliveries of capital assets .
Under the second agreement , Kent is now an AVEVA-certified system integrator and will be able to implement AVEVA ’ s engineering and operations software for key players in the energy sector . Over the past year , AVEVA and Kent have successfully delivered two Digital Twin projects . The new system integrator agreement extends the potential of those gains to other companies .
John Gilley , CEO , Kent , said : “ AVEVA ’ s cloud-enabled software solutions will help Kent to deliver projects on time and on budget .
“ We are pleased to build on our partnership with AVEVA as we strengthen our digital competencies in traditional and renewable energy . AVEVA ’ s technology expertise , combined with Kent ’ s leadership in energy services , will help us create cutting- edge digital solutions that meet the evolving sustainability targets of our customers .”
The new agreements are testament to AVEVA ’ s end-to-end expertise in supporting projects across their lifecycles , Gilley added : “ In view of our recent successes with AVEVA ’ s Digital Twin software , as well as its wide experience and its flexible licensing policy , we are confident we can support other energy-sector companies to achieve their Digital Transformation goals in our new role as an AVEVAcertified system integrator .”
Caspar Herzberg , CEO , AVEVA , said : “ Our collaboration with Kent sets a new standard in the delivery of digital services for the energy sector . The strategic partnership combines Kent ’ s deep domain knowledge , digital skills and service with AVEVA ’ s leading-edge portfolio to accelerate decarbonisation and drive sustainability across the energy industry . This confluence of expertise and technology will empower customers to connect intelligence and insight for agile and innovative responses to the sectoral challenges during times of change and opportunity .” •
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