Abreu and Lima Refinery (RNEST)

Pernambuco, Brazil

We built eight oil and water tanks measuring up to 98,5 meters in diameter each, at one of the most modern refineries in Brazil.

  • 1,120

    workers at the peak of the works

  • +4.4 M

    million construction labor-hours

  • 8,853

    m3 of structural concrete

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Abreu and Lima Refinery - RNEST

Despite challenging terrain conditions, the project was completed four months ahead of schedule.

Key facts

  • 22,960

    Engineering labor-hours

  • 41%

    Techint E&C stake in the consortium.

  • 112,100

    m3 oil tank capacity.

  • 48,7000

    m3 water tank capacity.

  • USD 219,790,000

    contract amount.

  • April 2009

    Start date

  • November 2012

    End date

  • 22,960

    Engineering labor-hours

  • 41%

    Techint E&C stake in the consortium.

  • 112,100

    m3 oil tank capacity.

  • 48,7000

    m3 water tank capacity.

  • USD 219,790,000

    contract amount.

  • April 2009

    Start date

  • November 2012

    End date

Customer Petrobras
Scope of work EPC

Segment

Oil & Gas

Techint E&C was commissioned to build eight external roof oil tanks measuring 98.5 meters in diameter each, and three 64-meter-diameter water storage tanks. At the time, these tanks were the largest of their kind in South America.

One of the principal challenges facing the team was carrying out these tasks on land with loose, undrained soil. Another major difficulty was the shortage of labor, as several large-scale projects were under way in the country at the same time. However, the work was completed early, and the first pieces of equipment tested and delivered to the refinery were built by our company.

  • Pedro Mellucci · Contract Manager - RNEST project

    “One of the biggest challenges was working in swampy terrain where the mud had such an impact on productivity. However, we still managed to finish the project ahead of schedule."

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