Case Study: Aluminium Bahrain achieves modernized, more reliable plant control with Rockwell Automation

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. Migrates Network and Control

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) needed to replace its outdated legacy control system and networks at the Calciner & Marine Terminal, but had to do so with minimal disruption to a 24/7 operation. The plant’s obsolete PLCs, HMI systems, and legacy communications were difficult to maintain and had already contributed to production outages, creating an urgent need for a more reliable, supportable upgrade from Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation implemented a phased migration to a modern Integrated Architecture solution using ControlLogix PACs, Stratix switches, PanelView Plus HMIs, EtherNet/IP networking, and FactoryTalk AssetCentre. The project modernized 33 systems, standardized the software infrastructure, and reduced downtime risk from legacy failures; as a result, Alba now has up-to-date automation technology, greater flexibility for future expansion, and improved uptime and maintainability.

Aluminium Bahrain

Abbas Yousif Ahmed

Superintendent for Process Automation Systems