Wharf Capabilities Project

CHEVRON REFINERY

Project Value: $1.1 Million

Background

In order to improve product transportation efficiency to the wharf from various locations. Chevron contracted Goebel Construction to modify its piping to improve efficiency.

Scope

Pipe Prefabrication
Pipe Support
Line Resize

Addition of Thermal Reliefs
Pipe Demo
Pressure Release Device (PRD)
Supports

QA/QC Tracking
Tie-ins to existing lines
Valve Changes at pump station

Project Highlights

156 Welds
600 ft of pipe demolished
Utilization of pipe tugging method was safely implemented which resulted in cost savings for the client.
Foreman forecasted manpower needs to control costs

Challenges

Piping Demo Scope of work included working on a hillside with limited accessibility.

Multiple work-site areas with overhead powerlines

Scheduled outages left minimal room for error to complete the project on time.

Solutions

We collaborated with operations to map out a new pipeline combined with existing underutilized routes. The field data gathered and the proposed plan was used by engineering for the final work construction package. To save costs, we prefabricated the welds to lower the number of field welds.

Project Success

The project was completed without any reported injuries or environmental incidents for a total of 5,250 man-worked hours. Completed the project by end of the year in order to use allotted funding.