1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. 1.1 SCADA Host Challenge

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1 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Metso Automation is pleased to offer an automation and business solution to Tejas Gas de Toluca. Metso Automation solutions encompass operating and business needs of a modern company. Metso Automation, a leader in the and automation field, is an experienced vendor with a mature product, organization and support system. Metso Automation boasts over two hundred installed systems in the United States alone. Metso Automation proposes to leverage this experience in addressing s needs. 1.1 Host Challenge Modern System Multitude of Old and New Field Devices To compete effectively in the new e-enabled world, Tejas Gas de Toluca requires a modern system that will empower its organization to share the data with the numerous corporate users. This system must incorporate advanced applications necessary to assist in making appropriate business decisions as well as support s customers effectively. is facing a significant risk in terms of maintaining, supporting and using the existing system. The new system must have the capabilities to communicate with the old as well as the new field devices. The system must also be able to provide a seamless transition with the existing applications. 1-1 Aug

2 1.1.3 Switch-over Challenge When it comes to switching systems, any operating company faces significant risks. The business must remain in operation with minimum disruptions. In particular, it is important the Control Room Operators continue to have monitoring and control capabilities of the system during the transition period The Open RTU Benefits The ability of the Metso Automation open system is obvious and significant. The system is able to communicate with nearly all of the major RTU/PLCs manufactured. will be able to pick an RTU/PLC that best suits the particular field requirements, with peace of mind that the selected RTU will work with the host. This is evident in this quotation, where Metso Automation has included the driver for multiple types of RTUs, however, is also able to implement the project using additional optional RTUs The Open Hardware Benefits In addition, Metso Automation open concept extends further. Metso Automation s software functions equally well on Compaq, SUN, HP, and Intel hardware. This allows Metso Automation to match the system requirements to the hardware, which provides the most benefit at the instant the project is executed. This will provide with the highest quality system for the best price. The implications of this carry further, allowing to migrate the software from hardware platform to platform, as s needs change. The open concept ensures that Tejas Gas de Toluca will have the flexibility of selecting hardware offering the best cost/benefit as required The Open Data Benefits The last, most significant, open concept spans the idea of data access and connectivity amongst computer systems. systems of today are becoming integral business tools in the new century. is no longer just an operational tool. It has evolved to the role of data collection and dissemination. The Metso Automation system is open to all business applications through industry standard mechanisms such as ODBC, SQL, API, 1-2 Aug

3 etc. This means that accessing a report on daily flow rates can be as easy as a mouse click on an Excel spreadsheet. A preventative maintenance report is automatically generated using running times of pumps directly from the system. The open Data is the next evolution of systems. Using Metso Automation Datapump application, data will be transferred directly into the Corporate database, also data from that location will be transferred back to the OASyS software to populate a variety of Suite of applications provide an economical means to present automation and application information to the corporate users that need to see it in applications range from the basic display@web, which provides users with a mimic of the control system displays, to insight@web, which provides visualization of data from a variety of operational, financial and environmental sources Low Cost of Ownership Metso Automation systems are designed to run with the minimum possible maintenance. Many of the regular maintenance tasks are automated. The system is designed in a fully redundant configuration, which allows subscription to slower response maintenance services, hence reducing costs. Metso Automation provides an excellent suite of service options. These options can be added or deleted, depending on s needs. Metso Automation can provide 100% maintenance and support of the system or provide as little as occasional support. The wide range of support options allows to select an economical and practical support suite. will be supported with high quality intermediate to senior level engineers, familiar with a variety of systems. Metso Automation s new vertical support initiative now ensures that some of the personnel that have worked on the Replacement Project will also be providing system support Proven Technology Metso Automation has installed OASyS at over 200 sites, for over 150 customers. The sheer number of installations has allowed Metso Automation to invest significantly into the research and development of the software. The combined power of the huge installation base delivers a safe, reliable software package that has been field tested and upgraded for over 10 years. By purchasing OASyS, is purchasing the software that in its lifetime has experience in over 240 Factory Acceptance, Site Acceptance and Let s Try To Break It tests. 1-3 Aug

4 1.1.9 Scalable For Growth Metso Automation s open design allows the OASyS system (system proposed to ) to be scaled from a small system (Station level) up to a very large system (1000 RTU sites). Although may not need that much growth, it is reassuring that the system has been in use in very large systems and architecture is efficient to provide for growth should need it in the future. The OASyS system has built in capabilities of a distributed architecture, allowing to add additional systems in the future. Using the new architecture, a new pipeline acquisition could be readily added with minimal cost impact The Metso Automation Solution OASyS can support many different types of RTUs and PLCs. As a base replacement, OASyS will be able to provide necessary communications to these and other RTUs in the future. This means that will never again be captive to the selection of a single hardware supplier for the RTU/PLC selections as well as the computer hardware Corporate Commitment Metso Automation s commitment to and the market worldwide is indisputable. Our people, products and facilities consistently combine to provide customers with successful installations that meet operational and reliability expectations. With over 65 million USD in sales in 1999, projects and deployment averaging 21 OASyS systems per year, Metso Automation s corporate commitment and financial stability will ensure that will have support and upgrades from a committed supplier for many years People Metso Automation SAGE Strategic Business Unit (SBU) staff is 100% dedicated to providing turnkey solutions to the Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater and Electric Utility Industries. This staff, of over 400 individuals, is comprised of highly skilled specialists focused on all aspects of and related information management. The project is being proposed out of our Calgary facility. The Calgary operation is focused on the Oil and Gas market and has the staff that understands the operation of gas distribution facilities to ensure that Tejas 1-4 Aug

5 Gas de Toluca s business needs are met with the most appropriate solutions. Project team members are instructed to focus on understanding our clients overall objectives and work toward that end through cooperative and interactive team environments. The close collaboration of s and Metso Automation s staff will ensure a successful project, which meets or exceeds the requirements identified in the specification Quality Metso Automation Corporation and all associated divisions are committed to many quality guidelines and performance measurement criteria. All of Metso Automation s business units are currently, or are in the final stages of, receiving ISO 9000 accreditation. The Division was accredited with ISO 9001 certification in December The benefits to and Metso Automation of quality programs and process are obvious. 1.2 Conclusions Metso Automation s Strategic Business Unit provides industry leading solutions to the oil & gas, electrical and water/waste water industries. Metso Automation s products are backed by more than 400 skilled professionals and a corporate parent with over 2.4 billion dollars in revenues. Metso Automation is committed to providing its customers with high quality, cost effective solutions on time and on budget. Managers and engineers complete all projects to ISO 9001 quality standards. Development teams are assigned to each customer's project, for the life of the project: from system definition to on-site acceptance testing. Quality and on-time delivery are the personal responsibility of each team member. OASyS may be the world's most advanced system, but in the end, every project's success depends upon the people involved, with the customer and Metso Automation s project staff, working together. 1-5 Aug