We provided engineering, procurement and construction services for components of a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal at a facility along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
As part of a joint venture, we designed and constructed three new natural gasoline storage tanks, as well as the necessary coalescer, pumps and meters to load product directly to ships. A liquid propane storage tank, with necessary filter, coalescer, compressors and meters, as well as three new loading docks, were also built.
The growing demand for U.S.-supplied LPG — because of its robust production capabilities, domestic availability and environmental benefits compared to coal — drove the need to expand storage and ship-loading capacity for LPG, butane and propane exports. The new facility allows the owner to export to Europe, South America and Asia.
The timing of the project meant that the work needed to be completed within a short period, giving the owner an ability to quickly and fully capitalize on the growing market. Furthermore, the desired location for the new facility was on existing owner property — an area surrounded by wetlands, requiring completion of environmental permits.