Case Study: London Gateway Project

Case study: London Gateway Project
Location: Thurrock, Essex
Client: Dubai Port World
Contract Value: £3.5 million (approx.)
Year Completed: 2011

Contract Scope:

Project Background

A unique project combining the UK's newest deep-sea container port with Europe's largest logistics park.  As a result of the works, the port can handle the largest container ships in the world and has dramatically increased London's handling capabilities.

Project Details

Fabrication and installation of a new pipeline and associated Electrical and Instrumentation works.

  • Project Value:        £3.5 million (approx.)
  • Contract Duration: 12 months
  • Location:              Thurrock, Essex

 

Scope of Works

Mechanical

Fabrication and installation of a new pipeline from a Thames side jetty to an existing tank farm, including approximately 6,000 metres of free issue carbon steel pipework:

  • 600nb - 1,000mts
  • 450nb - 1,000mts
  • 400nb - 1,000mts
  • 300nb - 1,000mts
  • 25nb to 250nb - 2,000mts

Electrical and Instrumentation

E&I scope associated with the construction of a new import/export facility, including: new control building, substation and HV cable link to existing services.

  • Installation of cable containment: 300mts of SS cable tray and ladderack, all support brackets, trunking and conduit. 480mts of cable trench.
  • Installation of 3,000mts cable (free issue and Boulting supply).
  • Installation of free issue Emerson control system, two Dual UPS systems, two 6.6Kv/415v transformers, new 41hv MCC, Fire Foam system.
  • Installation of all other associated E&I equipment: Luminaries, control stations, junction boxes, motorised valves and pressure/flow/level instruments.
  • Design, supply and install fir alarm system for three new buildings.
  • Testing, inspection and commissioning of all installed equipment.

Full Services Supplied

  • Project management.
  • Structural and Mechanical engineering design.
  • Fabrication and installation of pipework.
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning.
  • Terminations and testing of fibre optic.
  • Fire risk assessment and design of alarm systems.
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