Main Automation Contractor
•The intent of the MAC is to deliver a complete and operating integrated automation  solution which will monitor, control, ensure plant and asset safety, manage plant operations and business objectives.
Why use a MAC?
• Accountability– Acts as a single point of accountability for entire automation scope.
• Experience/Knowledge– Makes use supplier’s expertise in their core area of capability.
• Integration– Purchased solutions, not individual components
• Leverage– Leverages size and scale in the market (eg. Incremental initial cost savings of +/- 20% over conventional individual bids)
• Reduced risk– Improved interoperability of “smart”components critical to guarantee proper connectivityand operability.
• Total Cost– Aftermarket and life cycle costs are typically included in scope
Where has it been successful?
- Huntsman, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil and others