Pluto will have sub-sea wells; an offshore, unmanned wellhead platform; a 180km trunk line; an onshore LNG plant; and associated infrastructure located near Karratha.

Honeywell will provide its Experion Process Knowledge System R300, as well as advanced process control and operator training systems.

“Experion will streamline production by controlling all process operations and providing data from subsystems throughout the facility to aid operator decision making,” Honeywell said.

The company will also specify, procure, engineer and integrate the emergency shutdown and fire and gas systems in order to help mitigate safety risks and improve operational efficiency.

The control system project is scheduled for completion in 2009 and production is expected to start in late 2010.

Honeywell Process Solutions Australia managing director Tony Cosgrove says Honeywell has worked closely with Woodside on successive projects to implement a suite of best-in-class LNG technology solutions.

“Woodside will be able to leverage these solutions for the Pluto project, enhancing safety and efficiency, optimising production and improving business performance,” he said.

Honeywell’s UniSim Operator Training Simulator will be used to provide a life-cycle simulation solution.

“UniSim allows process design verification and operator training to commence prior to start-up, enabling faster time to first LNG shipments while improving safety,” Honeywell said.

The company will integrate the entire control system through Experion, including the Field Device Manager and Asset Manager applications to help operators efficiently monitor and diagnose field devices, and the Uniformance PHD data historian for efficient and effective data analysis.

Additionally, Honeywell will provide consulting services and applications to assist operators sort and prioritise system alarms in order to prevent potential incidents and unexpected downtime.