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offshore projects, it became apparent that Nipi
needed to update its engineering design application.

Engineering design innovation
VSP and Nipi learned about Intergraph Smart3D
(SmartPlant 3D and Smart3D) technology,
featuring rule-based engineering and automation
capabilities. The company decided it should
adopt Smart3D solutions to support its offshore
projects, which aligns with VSP’s vision to leverage
advanced technology to improve its engineering
processes.
“Without a doubt, Smart3D is the future of
engineering and we plan to apply Smart3D for any
new projects from now on,” said Le Viet Dzung,
deputy director in charge of engineering at Nipi. “We
recognize the importance of investing in next-
generation technology to address our project needs
and drive continued success, and Intergraph’s
SmartPlant and SmartMarine Enterprise suites of
solutions will deliver great value to our business.
Recently, Nipi has completed 3D design for our
satellite platforms – BK16, BK17 and RP3-DGCP –
by using Smart3D”.

Powerful and user-friendly

Smart3D is the world’s most advanced offshore and
shipbuilding design solution, providing VSP with the
capabilities it needs to gain and maintain an edge in
a highly competitive industry. It features breakthrough
engineering technology that is automated,
knowledge- and rule-driven, streamlining marine
asset design processes and improving delivery
schedules, with increased detail and manufacturing
design productivity of up to 30%. Smart3D is
ietsovpetro (VSP) is a leading endorsed and used by leading offshore and marine
pioneer in the Vietnamese oil & gas companies globally, including the most productive
industry and is among the world’s shipyard, the top offshore owner operator, the top
largest oil & gas companies. VSP’s
output has exceeded 200 million
V tons and continues to grow. The About Vietsovpetro
Science Research and Design Institute (Nipi) is
VSP’s scientific and engineering division, and is Vietsovpetro (VSP) is a Vietnamese-Russian joint venture that
responsible for the design of offshore facilities for oil was established in 1981. It is focused on the production of oil
& gas appraisal, exploration and production. and gas from offshore sources, exploration and survey work for
VSP has been a longtime Intergraph customer. the oil and gas industry and well drilling. VSP also performs
The company chose to partner with Intergraph design, assembly and repair of offshore facilities. The company
because of its global leadership position in the has become the main force of Vietnam’s petroleum industry and
industry with a complete portfolio of engineering economy. About 80% of Vietnam’s produced oil and gas comes
solutions to satisfy VSP’s project execution needs. from VSP, ranking Vietnam third in oil production and export in
With a dedicated focus on design and engineering, Southeast Asia. VSP contributes about 25% of Vietnam’s
it was important for Nipi to have access to next- national revenue, making it the largest contributor to the state’s
generation technology. It first adopted PDS®. economy.
However, as the institute took on more complex

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