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The load out of TP-13 tie-in platform from Hazira.
Oil-exploration equipment sets sail for Manifa Oilfields.
Oil platforms from L&T give Saudi Arabia a shot in the arm Oil makes the world go round, literally as well as figuratively. L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH) had won orders for several mega equipment for the Marjan Increment Project of Saudi Aramco – one of the world’s largest oil companies. The equipment, being fabricated at L&T’s Hazira (India) and Sohar (Oman) facilities, are at various stages of completion. On 5 May, LTEH delivered a Tie-in Platform (TP) weighing over 6,316 metric tonnes and subsequently completed the float-over installation at Marjan. The mammoth platform was loaded out from Hazira. Its complex structure includes numerous piping systems, electrical and instrumentation components, and various mechanical equipment. The delivery follows the offshore installation of four jackets and nine production deck modules supplied from L&T’s Sohar facility. TP-11, delivered earlier from Hazira, is currently in the hook-up and commissioning stage.
LTEH has also commissioned four production deck modules for Marjan, and two of these have commenced production for Saudi Aramco. Then on 31 May, TP-12 was flagged off from Hazira in the presence of Mr Mohammed Al Qahtani (VP - Upstream Offshore Oil Projects, Aramco), Mr Subramanian Sarma (Whole-time Director & President – Energy, L&T), Mr Parthasarathi Chatterjee (EVP & Head – Offshore, LTEH) and Mr Anil Bontadka (VP & Head - Modular Fabrication Business, LTEH). After undertaking a tour of L&T’s Hazira facility, the Aramco team expressed high appreciation. Mr Mohammed Al Qahtani lauded the seamless coordination and engineering prowess that are making the Marjan milestones possible. Zero-Punch Sail-Away
In a remarkable display of offshore engineering mastery, LTEH, in April, achieved a zero-punch point sail-away of oil exploration equipment weighing 1,073 MT.
Fabricated at Hazira, the equipment are for the Manifa Oilfields in Saudi Arabian waters. The scope of the project encompassed engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of 12 oil drilling and water injection jackets.
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Two steam generators were despatched to NPCIL's Kaiga Atomic Power Station, Karnataka.
Two critical loop BFW preheaters set sail for Dangote Fertiliser project, Nigeria.
Two mammoth ethylene oxide reactors were despatched to BASF, China.
Two coke drums set sail for Numaligarh Refinery, Assam.
A mammoth hydrotreating reactor set off for the Antonio Dovali Jaime Refinery, Mexico.
A string of mega-equipment despatch affirms L&T’s heavy engineering prowess L&T’s Heavy Engineering arm has a proven track record of supplying technology-intensive equipment and systems to global customers in the refinery, oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilisers and nuclear power sectors. It is globally recognised for the many records it sets and surpasses.
At Hazira in Gujarat, on the banks of river Tapti that flows to the Arabian Sea, stands L&T’s world-class manufacturing facility – the A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex (AMNHEC). Here is where L&T fabricates critical equipment for global majors, leveraging high-tech engineering, Industry 4.0 manufacturing and world-class quality processes.
Here are a few recent deliveries that strengthen L&T Heavy Engineering’s reputation of meeting the manufacturing needs of complex equipment globally. These milestones serve to solidify its position as a global leader in hi-tech manufacturing, supplying engineered-to- order critical equipment. Steam Generators for Kaiga Two Steam Generators (SG) were despatched to NPCIL’s Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka for India’s indigenously developed 10 x 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Fleet Programme much ahead of the contractual delivery schedule. The first SG was flagged off in March and the second one in July. An SG is a heat exchanger that converts water into steam by using the heat produced in a nuclear reactor core. They will help bolster India’s nuclear power programme, helping India meet its COP26 commitment to Net Zero carbon emission by 2070. Preheaters for Nigeria
In June, two critical Loop BFW Preheaters set sail for the Dangote Fertilizer Project in Nigeria. This order was awarded to L&T by Saipem Contracting Company in Nigeria.
These preheaters, which play a crucial role in the overall project schedule, were delivered 1.5 weeks ahead of schedule. Ethylene Oxide Reactors for China
Two mammoth Ethylene Oxide (EO) Reactors were dispatched in May for a project of the chemical giant BASF in China. Weighing 1,136 MT each, these are the world’s heaviest EO Reactors based on BASF’s technology. The EO Reactor is a crucial component in petrochemical plants. It facilitates the catalytic conversion of ethylene into ethylene oxide, which is a key intermediate in the production of various downstream chemicals. It is indeed a matter of pride for India that – despite China’s prowess in high-end manufacturing – L&T managed to secure such a significant project.
Coke Drums for Assam
In May, two Coke Drums, manufactured under licence from Engineers India Limited (EIL), were despatched to the Numaligarh Refinery in Assam.
Each weighing 450 MT, these drums are 8.3M in diameter and 36M long. They are used in the delayed coking process. Hydrotreating Reactor for Mexico In April, a mammoth Hydrotreating Reactor was despatched to the Antonio Dovali Jaime Refinery at Salina Cruz in Mexico. At 1,751 MT, it is one of the heaviest reactors in the world. Fabricated from the critical Cr-Mo-V alloy, the design of the reactor is based on technology developed by France-headquartered Axens. It was manufactured in a record 15 months. The reactor uses the hydrotreating process (a catalytic conversion in petroleum refining, among others) to remove impurities, such as nitrogen and sulphur compounds, from hydrocarbon streams.
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An apron feeder.
L&T-made apron feeders march ahead with their legacy of success L&T has achieved yet another milestone by manufacturing the 1000th apron feeder at its Kansbahal Works in Odisha. An apron feeder is a crucial equipment used for transferring raw material to a crusher or other downstream processing unit at a uniform rate. The 1000th apron feeder was delivered in March to L&T’s loyal customer Shree Cement in Rajasthan. This is the latest addition in a long line of successes in mining and industrial machinery since 1963 when L&T partnered with Caterpillar Inc to manufacture undercarriages in Powai, Mumbai. Cut to 1981. Madras Port Trust – struggling with an underperforming feeder at its critical iron ore export node Bharathi Dock in Chennai – turned to L&T, and the latter surpassed their expectations. L&T ventured into coal-handling machinery in 1987, and soon after, supplied India’s longest apron feeder for limestone. At 16,000 metres in length, it was supplied to Birla Corporation Ltd at Satna in Madhya Pradesh. The apron feeders gained acclaim for exceptional design, engineering excellence and manufacturing quality. The 1990s brought further triumphs. L&T designed, manufactured, and commissioned an apron feeder with highest payload capacity for Northern Coalfields’ Nigahi mines in Madhya Pradesh. Then, at the Khetri (Rajasthan) mines of Hindustan Copper Ltd, L&T-made apron feeder found its first underground application, further showcasing its versatility. Next came a large order – for 39 apron feeders – from Jindal Steel Plant. Digital technology paved the way for innovation, and enhanced safety while lowering environmental impact. In 2010, the manufacturing unit moved from Powai to Kansbahal. L&T’s in-house manufacturing capability for undercarriage components provided an unmatched advantage in design and engineering, helping the Company achieve milestones in the iron ore, coal, and cement industries, delivering robust solutions to customers. Between 2010 and 2020, L&T delivered Asia’s longest apron feeder to the Aditya Birla Group – Hindalco and Aditya Aluminium. L&T installed the highest capacity apron feeder at Essar’s Vizag Port. The delivery of the 1000th apron feeder is a testament to L&T’s legacy of innovation, dedication and unparalleled expertise.
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The record-setting heavy earthmover.
A 100-tonne dump truck makes a mark Picture a steadfast marathoner whose pace never falters, whose stride never breaks, and whose determination never wanes. This, indeed, is the story of the 100-tonne Komatsu Dump Truck HD785-7 at Tata Steel’s Noamundi mines, supplied and commissioned by L&T Construction & Mining Machinery. A mechanical marvel, this heavy earthmoving machine was commissioned in April 2010, and achieved an extraordinary milestone – a first in India – 70,000 hours of operation in May 2024. This is a testament to its unwavering quality, reliability, and durability! Even now, it continues to carry its rated payload of 91 metric tonnes. The journey of the earthmover spans the distance to the moon and back, or a voyage that encircles the globe 21.8 times – a staggering 873,233 kilometres. It has carried a cumulative load of 11.56 million tonnes, roughly twice the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Credit for this stupendous achievement goes to the engineers who designed it and the maintenance team, which is buoyed by the game-changing integrated Komatrax Plus system that ensures an ever-ready team of service engineers and a robust service delivery system. This vehicle-health-monitoring system continuously checks the vital signs of the machine’s crucial components, allowing for remote analysis and proactive maintenance. Any anomaly triggers an alert, prompting immediate action by service engineers to prevent potential failures and ensure constant uptime. L&T’s after-sales service includes Full Maintenance Contracts and countrywide state-of-the-art service workshops equipped with advanced tools. Moreover, L&T’s service executives are stationed at mines where these machines operate, offering round-the-clock support. The Central Warehouses of L&T and Komatsu in Nagpur ensure that the machines are never out of action due to lack of components.
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