Siemens will supply a lithium-ion battery solution for offshore drilling rig. With this, West Mira will become the world’s first drilling rig to operate using a hybrid battery power solution. The battery aspires to reduce fuel consumption by 12% and CO2 emissions by 15%.
Reducing costs and minimising projects’ environmental impacts will signify the long-term sustainability of the offshore oil and gas sector and the German company, through its experience in the electrification of marine assets,...
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