FCC Turnaround Project

Chevron Refinery

Project Background

During the 4th Quarter of 2020, Goebel Construction executed a Turnaround Event on Chevron’s Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit. Considered a Major Turnaround Event by the client, they entrusted Goebel to provide numerous services including mechanical piping, civil construction, and labor support.

Scope

  • Detailing and prefabrication of process piping spools
  • Temporary piping installation and removal
  • Isolation and blinding of unit
  • Piping removal and replacement
  • Valve changes
  • PRD replacement
  • Flare piping removal and re-installation
  • Cooling tower cleanup
  • Import and removal of 3,500 tons of fill for temporary crane pad construction
  • Anchor bolt and foundation replacement
  • Grout column and flare bases
  • Structural steel installation and repair
  • Labor ground support
  • Safety attendants (fire watch/hole watch)

Crafts Supported

  • Address: 227 Howard Street, Petaluma CA 94952
  • Phone: (707) 763-0088
  • Email: info@mailgci.com
FCC Project, Piping on open air tower

Project Value

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Project Highlights

  • Started and completed during the height of the pandemic
  • Pre-turnaround activities: 50,000 hrs.
  • Turnaround man-hours, during execution (60-day duration): 100,000 hrs.
  • Total man-hours: 150,000
  • 465 weld count
  • 706 bolt ups
  • 7,000 tons earth moved
  • 0 recordable injuries
  • Project came in under budget and ahead of schedule