Yokogawa and Sinopec Engineering Expand Global Collaboration in Industrial Automation

Strengthening Global EPC Collaboration

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa China, has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Sinopec Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (SEG). This agreement establishes a strategic partnership focused on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects worldwide.

The collaboration aims to combine SEG’s engineering excellence with Yokogawa’s proven industrial automation and control systems expertise. Together, both companies will pursue integrated project execution to support large-scale energy and petrochemical facilities.

Yokogawa and Sinopec Engineering Partner to Advance Global EPC and Industrial Automation Projects

Building on a History of Cooperation

Yokogawa China and SEG have previously worked together on numerous refining and ethylene projects across China. The new MoC expands this successful cooperation to the international stage. It provides a structured framework for joint EPC contracting that enhances factory automation capabilities and ensures consistent project quality.

Moreover, this partnership reflects the growing trend of cross-border cooperation in the process automation industry. As global energy demand evolves, companies are increasingly seeking technology partners with both local execution strength and international project experience.

Leveraging Advanced Control and Safety Systems

Under the new agreement, Yokogawa will supply DCS, PLC, and safety instrumented systems (SIS) for SEG’s upcoming EPC projects. In addition, Yokogawa will provide advanced project management, engineering support, and lifecycle services to optimize plant performance.

By integrating Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP control platform and ProSafe-RS safety systems, SEG can achieve higher levels of operational reliability and automation. These technologies will enable customers to meet strict safety, energy efficiency, and environmental requirements in both domestic and overseas facilities.

Industry Authority and Strategic Insights

SEG, a core company of the Sinopec Group, ranks among the world’s largest petrochemical engineering firms. It designs and constructs refineries and petrochemical complexes across Asia, the Middle East, and other global markets.

According to Kunimasa Shigeno, President and CEO of Yokogawa Electric, “It was an honor to visit SEG’s headquarters and witness this strategic milestone. Through this partnership, we aim to deliver successful projects for our shared customers in China and beyond.”

From an industry standpoint, this collaboration reinforces Yokogawa’s position as a global leader in industrial automation solutions, particularly within complex EPC environments. It also demonstrates Sinopec Engineering’s confidence in Yokogawa’s project execution, control technology, and service reliability.

Expert Commentary: The Future of EPC Automation

This partnership represents a forward-looking model for global EPC collaboration. By combining advanced control systems with engineering excellence, companies can reduce project risks, shorten commissioning time, and improve lifecycle efficiency.

From an automation expert’s view, partnerships like this one highlight the shift from conventional automation to data-driven and AI-enhanced project execution. As industrial autonomy (IA2IA) concepts mature, integrated EPC cooperation will play a key role in delivering safe, smart, and sustainable plants worldwide.

Application Scenarios and Solutions

• Refinery modernization: Integration of Yokogawa DCS and SIS for improved safety and process control.
• Petrochemical plant expansion: Advanced automation solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Global EPC project execution: Joint engineering teams to deliver turnkey automation packages in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.