Oman SRIP Construction Site (DCU/LMU3 Unit) Achieves Mechanical Completion
DATE 2017.02.22
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Oman SRIP Construction Site (DCU/LMU3 Unit) Achieves Mechanical Completion
DCU/LMU3 Unit
The Oman SRIP (Sohar Refinery Improvement Project) construction site achieved mechanical completion of DCU*/LMU3* Unit on February 22. Actually, 7 units out of a total of 8 units were completed.
* DCU (Delayed Coker Unit): Process producing coke, LPG, naphtha, and gas & oil through pyrolysis of heavy oil
* LMU3 (LPG Merox Unit): Process of removing sulfur for the quality improvement of LPG
* LMU3 (LPG Merox Unit): Process of removing sulfur for the quality improvement of LPG
Site View
The SRIP project was ordered by Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC). The project involves newly constructing a plant producing naphtha, gasoline, and diesel by processing crude oil and expanding the existing oil refinery. Daelim and British Petrofact will carry out the project as a joint venture. This project is a lump sum turn-key contract wherein the joint venture is responsible for design, equipment purchase, construction, and test run.
