Intergraph® Process, Power & Marine announces that Saipem, a world leader in drilling services, as well as in the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of pipelines and complex projects, onshore and offshore, in the oil & gas market, has chosen to enter a new strategic agreement to consolidate standardisation on Intergraph SmartPlant® Enterprise engineering solutions.

This new agreement confirms the addition of Intergraph Smart™ 3D to Saipem’s portfolio for more efficient, next-generation 3D design.

Intergraph Process, Power & Marine president Gerhard Sallinger said: "We are proud to see that Saipem continues to trust in our ability to provide our customers with next-generation solutions that enable them to succeed in their projects."

Intergraph Smart 3D is breakthrough engineering technology that is knowledge-based and rule-driven, streamlining marine asset design processes and improving delivery schedules, with increased detail and manufacturing design productivity of up to 30%. It is endorsed and used by leading offshore and marine companies globally, including the most productive shipyard, the top offshore owner operator, the top fabrication yard and the top classification society in the world.

Smart 3D provides companies with the capabilities they need to gain and maintain an edge in a highly competitive industry.

For more information, please contact Intergraph.