# ABB wins contract to modernize automation on Buzzard platform

ABB secured a contract from CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited to upgrade automation and safety systems on the Buzzard offshore platform in the North Sea. The project includes modernizing the ABB Ability System 800xA and Safeguard 400 systems.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-06-12
- Where: North Sea, approximately 100 km northeast of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system, Safeguard 400 safety system
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md)
- [CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited](https://endata.com/companies/41298.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [oilgastechnology.com](https://www.oilgastechnology.com/news/111693-abb-to-modernize-automation-systems-on-north-sea-buzzard-platform), 2026-06-12: "ABB has been awarded a contract by CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited to modernize the automation and control systems on the Buzzard offshore platform."
- [aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk](https://aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk/swiss-firm-secures-contract-to-modernise-automation-systems-at-north-seas-buzzard-field/), 2026-06-12: "This modernisation effort is designed to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the Buzzard platform."

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