BASF/Sabina - C4 Turnaround

Project Name: BASF/Sabina - C4 Turnaround
Project Type: Turnaround
City: Port Arthur
State: Texas
Region: Texas Gulf Coast
Date Completed: 2007
Owner Name: BASF/Sabina
Cost: $6.2 million
Description: Austin was selected to perform mechanical services in support of the BASF/Sabina C4 unit turnaround. Our responsibilities included equipment blinding; re-working PSVs and other valves; and opening and performing weld repairs on all towers, drums, and reactors. Additionally, Austin performed five TES piping projects and the Selop 1 and 2 new construction work. We revised the supporting system for the ground flare with a new concrete support structure and stainless steel heat shields. And, we provided support to operations during the shutdown and start-up phases. Total work hours for this project were approximately 150,000 with a total contract value estimated at $6.2 million. Austin had a peak workforce of 350 including boilermakers, pipefitters, pipe welders, carpenters, structural fitters and welders, crane operators, direct equipment operators, riggers, and laborers. And, our safety performance included a recordable incident rate of 0.00.
Size: 150,000 work hours
Business Segment: Oil, Gas, Chemicals