James Construction Group, with its diverse capabilities, performed several phases of work on the Westlake hydrogen facility, including the civil phase and the mechanical construction activities on Phases I and II.

Project Scope:

Civil

·    Demolition and abandoned pipeline removal

·    Stripping, excavation, and embankment

·    Installation of 660 LF of 24″ PVC pipe and 100 LF of 8″ HDPE firewater pipe

·    Placement of 5,000 tons 610 bahama stone

·    Erected formwork for 19 interconnecting foundations

·    Installed rebar, anchor bolts and embeds

·    Placed 6,200 CY of concrete foundations

Mechanical

·    Erection and assembly:

     –   Reformer and associated equipment

     –   Elevated flare stack and associated piping

     –   Air cooler support system and associated components

·    Setting 1,858 tons of equipment

·    Installation:

     –   Nine large process module skids

     –   Hydrogen compressor skid and motor

     –   Water treatment system

     –   Oil/water separation system

     –   Ammonia injection system skid leveling

     –   28,000 LF of 1/2″ to 30″ process pipe

     –   Installation of 10,000 LF of radiant tubes

·    732 tons of refractory lined ductwork

·    284 tons of panels for radiant box

·    Equipment erection:

     –   450 tons structural steel

     –   Shell and tube heat exchanger

     –   Power distribution center and analyzer buildings

·    Precommissioning

·    System testing and turnover

Project Value:  $10,400,000