The ADIPEC 2024 press pack features a compelling collection of materials that underscore WEG’s technological advancements and solutions tailored for the energy industry. The contents include a comprehensive show preview, case studies on real-world applications and insightful opinion pieces on industry trends. Below is a summary of the documents included with download buttons.
Press releases
WEG launches new explosion proof motor at ADIPEC 2024
This 470-word show preview highlights WEG’s plans for ADIPEC 2024, where the company will unveil the W51Xdb motor. Building on the W22XD series, the W51Xdb offers the highest power density in its class, delivering up to 800 kW in a compact frame. Available in IE3 and IE4 efficiency ratings, it is tailored for hazardous environments, making it ideal for the petrochemical and energy sectors. The piece details WEG’s investment in advanced motor engineering at its Santo Tirso Industrial Park in Portugal and showcases additional featured technologies, such as the W23 Sync+ ULTRA motor, W22 IE4 motor and WEGSEE+ energy management software.
WEGSEE+
This 429-word article introduces WEGSEE+, a revolutionary software platform by WEG designed to optimise energy efficiency projects. WEGSEE+ simulates and analyses the energy impact of different electric motor, drive and gearbox configurations, delivering critical KPIs such as energy consumption, ROI and CO2 savings. By providing these insights, the tool empowers companies to make data-driven decisions to enhance performance and sustainability. The piece highlights the software’s intuitive interface and its role in supporting EU Ecodesign directives and broader energy management goals, while reinforcing WEG’s commitment to sustainability.
WEG wins contracts for Oman refinery project
This 406-word announcement details WEG’s significant contract wins for the Duqm refinery and the Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park in Oman, following the successful completion of phase one in 2018. The Duqm refinery, a 900-hectare facility with a processing capacity of 230,000 barrels per day, will feature WEG’s energy-efficient hazardous area motors and drives powering pumps, compressors, and blowers. Custom engineering was pivotal to WEG’s success, including bespoke VSD panel designs and synchronous motors with lower inrush currents. Additionally, WEG will supply large flameproof motors for Ras Markaz, reinforcing its reputation and expanding its Middle East footprint.
WEG to deliver combined solution to major crude oil storage hub
This 482-word article covers WEG’s contract to supply a combined motor and drive solution for the Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park in Oman, a strategic project enhancing the nation’s crude oil export capacity. WEG will deliver four flameproof tube-cooled high voltage motors and four medium voltage MVW3000 variable speed drives to power large crude oil booster pumps, essential for operations at the 1,253-hectare storage facility. Highlighting WEG’s custom-engineering and testing capabilities at its Portuguese Centre of Excellence, the piece also notes WEG’s established presence in the Middle East and its continued success following the Duqm project.
WEG motors selected for Borouge 4 project
This 330-word announcement outlines WEG’s selection to supply motors for the Borouge 4 project, a major expansion of the Borouge petrochemical complex in Abu Dhabi. The project will add a new polypropylene unit, boosting production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes to a total of 6.4 million tonnes. WEG’s scope includes over 100 low voltage motors, more than 20 LV variable frequency drives (VFDs), and high-capacity 74 MW motors ranging from 3.3 kV to 11 kV. The piece emphasises WEG’s reputation for reliability in the petrochemical sector and highlights Borouge 4’s alignment with ADNOC’s carbon reduction strategy.
Case studies
Supporting Belbazem breakthrough
This 1,264-word case study explores WEG’s role in powering the Belbazem offshore block, a $744 million oilfield development central to ADNOC’s goal of producing five million barrels per day by 2030. WEG supplied 15 advanced medium-voltage variable speed drives (MV VSDs) to control Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs), essential for efficient oil extraction. The article highlights how WEG’s involvement from the FEED stage enabled tailored solutions that mitigate harsh offshore conditions and power transmission challenges, ensuring reliable production and minimal voltage drop.
Decreasing bearing failures with WEGscan
This 857-word case study details WEG’s collaboration with AZserv to implement WEGscan, a wireless monitoring system that mitigates bearing failures and machine downtime. The document illustrates how early fault detection led to timely maintenance, significantly reducing unplanned disruptions in industrial operations.
Opinion pieces
Advancing hydrogen technologies safely
An 924-word opinion piece exploring the capabilities of the W51Xdb motor. Specifically designed for hydrogen applications, this high-voltage flameproof motor addresses safety challenges such as hydrogen embrittlement and flammability. The article emphasises WEG’s role in promoting hydrogen as a sustainable energy source while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
W23 Sync+ ULTRA motor ushers in new era of efficiency
This 1,152-word technical article introduces WEG’s W23 Sync+ ULTRA motor, a hybrid of permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance technologies. The W23 Sync+ ULTRA offers lower energy losses, a reduced total cost of ownership and substantial CO2 emission reductions over its lifespan. The article also emphasises WEG’s robust R&D investment and global certifications, showcasing the motor’s suitability for diverse industrial applications such as compressors, pumps, and conveyors.
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