"We have utilised off-site construction, precisely because the current refinery is still fully operational. Doubtless, this poses a lot of challenges for us, as we need to adhere to strict procedures when installing the new infrastructure and replacing some of the existing units. Completely understanding the complex nature of the installation process, we have used cranes with a very significant lifting capacity to perform the required tasks. Similarly, we have had to be very accurate in the assembly and transportation of the equipment to the location of the new refinery, " Jorge explains. "It probably goes without saying that we are keeping safety as our number one priority for the duration of the project and I am extremely proud to report that we have already achieved 60 million man-hours without any critical injuries sustained by any of the employees, " he adds. "This figure is doubly impressive when you consider that more than 7000 people are engaged in the scheme and that we are working on it without shutting down the old refinery. "
Talara Refinery Upgrade Project Summary Information Ownership: Petroperu Website: Wikipage: Talara Refinery Location: Talara, seashore province of Piura Department, Peru Capacity: 3. 1 million tons/annum & 62. 000 bbl/day Nelson Complexity: Project Stage: Contract Awards (June 2014) Expected Completion: 2019 Budget: $1. 7 Billion The Project Project Type: Upgrade Project Summary: The Project consists on the revamping of the existing units, the desulfurization of Diesel and gasoline, bottom conversion and the incensement of the average octane of gasoline; in addition, the production of sulfuric acid and self consumption generated electricity. The capacities estimated for the selected process configuration are the following: Revamping and modification of existing processes units: Primary Distillation Unit (from 62, 0 to 95, 0 kBSD) Catalytic Cracking Unit (from 19, 0 to 25, 0 (kBSD), including the Gas Recovering Unit and Gas and Gasoline Hydrotreating. Fitting of the Vacuum Distillate Unit - VDU I (21, 0 kBSD) to heavier charges.
With this modernization project, the refinery intends to increase its production capacity by 30%, in addition to reducing the sulfur content of diesel fuels, gasoline and LPG to a maximum of 50 ppm and increasing the profitability and competitiveness of the refinery by increasing the crude oil processing capacity from 65, 000 to 95, 000 barrels per day, processing heavy crude oil and converting waste products from processing units into marketable products.
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Our team of highly skilled workforce from Peru successfully carried out the lifts under strict safety guidelines. The impressive lifting capacity of CC8800-1 was appreciated by the client as it allowed up to sixty percent increase in the capacity at a short radii. The modernization of the Talara refinery is carried out with the objective to produce diesel and gasoline fuels according to the new Peruvian environmental requirements (with a maximum sulfur content of 50 ppm) at competitive prices. This represents the largest refining turnkey project world-wide awarded to a single contractor which has to be completed within a schedule of fifty-five months.
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Sarens began the modernization of the Talara refinery, the biggest refinery of Peru, in May 2016. Sarens was awarded the project by Technicas Reunidas (TR), the main contractors for the refinery modernization project valued at approximately 2, 700 million USD. Sarens assisted TR since 2012 in the bidding process of the project. As part of the contract, Sarens shall be responsible for the heavy-lifting and engineered-transport associated with the modernization. Sarens has currently deployed 12 cranes at the site, including Liebherr LR1750 (750t) and Terex CC-2500-1 (500t) along with 70 axles of SPMTs. Our 1600t Terex CC8800/1, will be the first-of-a-kind crane to perform a lift in the Latin American region. Early November, Sarens performed the lift of a 470t vessel deploying a 750t and 500t crane. The CC8800-1 performed its first lift at the site this month. The CC 8800/1 138m SSL configuration lifted the HTN-C-001 Vessel (89t, 99t including hook block and tackle) at a 112m radius. The CC8800-1 configured as SSL/LSL, used 138m main boom and 30m of SL Radius with 550t of ballast.
Historically significant project that will benefit all of Peru Reflecting on the long and winding road the Talara Refinery Modernization Project has been on since the idea for the construction of a new, future-proof refinery emerged some two decades ago, Jorge reaches the conclusion that all of the experiences and challenges Petroperú has encountered will now come in handy during the upcoming, most complicated final phase of the project. "We have learned a lot of lessons so far and we are confident that they will help us to safely see the programme through and maintain the quality levels we and our partners have been known for up to this point. "We believe that we are setting an example across Peru and bringing new experience and knowledge to the country's refining industry, where the focus falls on the sustainable and environmentally friendly operations that not only lead to the production of cleaner fuels, but also prioritise the health of the people. There is no doubt whatsoever that this is the most significant investment project in the energy sector of Peru and I think that everyone involved feels that they are participating in something historic and we are all happy to be able to introduce best practices and remain at the forefront of the industry's development in the years to come, " Jorge sums up.