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Esso Australia Natural Gas Processing Plant

Historic Project: Groundbreaking Work From Earlier in Fluor’s History

Client: Esso Australia, Ltd.

Location: Gippsland, Victoria, Australia


Business Segment: Energy Solutions

Industry: Fuels

Map showing the location of Esso Australia Natural Gas Processing Plant

Executive Summary


Fluor was awarded a contract by Esso Australia, Ltd. to design, engineer and procure facilities for a grassroots natural gas processing plant to be located at Gippsland in Victoria. The plant produced ethane, propane and heavier hydrocarbons.

Client's Challenge


The plant was designed for recovery at 300 million cubic feet per day and a maximum throughput of 400 million cubic feet per day.

Fluor's Solution


We leveraged key engineering resources, with both the local Australian office and the Houston, Texas, office participating in the engineering and design phase.

Conclusion


Engineering commenced in November 1972, with construction underway early January 1974 and project completion achieved in the spring of 1975.