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Massive Scale Pipe Fabrication Project for Bechtel and Shell Pennsylvania Chemicals

Location
Louisiana, US
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Services Provided

Turner Industries’ Port Allen pipe fabrication facility completed a 2,751-spool project for Bechtel and Shell Pennsylvania Chemicals. 

The project was a collaborative effort between Turner’s fabrication facility, coatings facility, modular facility, and Equipment, Rigging, and Specialized Transportation Division. 

Location: Port Allen, Louisiana

project quick facts

  • 2,751 Spools Fabricated 
  • 152 of the spools ranged in diameter from 52 inches (OD) through 120 inches (OD) and collectively weighed 1,617 tons
  • The largest spool was 120 inches (OD) and weighed 197,000 lbs. 
  • The longest spool was 80 inches (OD) and 127 feet long
  • A 5-piece mitered elbow completely fabricated by the shop from 114” diameter pipe was also required on the project
  • 14 of the spools were so large they had to be shipped to their final destination
  • OSHA Recordables: ZERO 
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Large industrial pipes, prepared by an industrial contractor, are arranged riverside with trees lining the waterway in the background.
Large metal pipes rest on supports at an industrial construction site near water, with trees and a building in the background.

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