
Optara project aims to modernize the Antwerp platform of Total. Heavy foundations works had to be realized in order to extend and renew some units. Safety and quality are the main priorities in this highly sensitive petrochemical environment.
Omega screw displacement piles
PCS (Pressurized Concrete Screw) piles
The OPTARA project, involves the installation of a new solvent de-asphalting unit and a mild hydrocracking unit at the refinery to convert heavy fuel oil into desulphurised diesel and ultra-low, sulphur heating oil. The existing atmospheric residue desulphurisation unit will also be upgraded as part of the project.
Our team on site has been specifically trained to be able to work in this highly sensitive environment without compromising security and safety. A site manager has been assigned 100% on this work site and was present every work day. Among others, those processes ensured a smooth working.
From the first day on, the partnership with our client, Tecnica Reunidas went very smoothly.
Thanks to a very good contact, open and respectful, our Engineering Department has been able to optimize strongly the design of the piles. This allowed to optimize production time, and a delivery of the work in due time.
Project name
Refinery modernization
Category
Gaz, industrial chemistry and petrochemistry
Techniques
Omega screw pile, PCS pile, Micropile
Contract type
Build
Location
Antwerp, Belgium
External partner(s)
Total / Foster Wheeler / Kinetics Technology
Client
Tecnicas Reunidas
Building Period
2015 - 2016
Total value
€ 1.25 million