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Saturday, October 31, 2009 |
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NG149 Pipeline capacity increase at Komatipoort
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Source: Shaun Butler
The construction of a new compressor station at Komatipoort, Mpumalanga will increase the flow capacity of the natural gas line from the Temane gas field in Mozambique to Secunda. Two new gas turbine driven compressors are being installed, together with all associated ancillary equipment and services.
This project, undertaken by Stefanutti Stocks Civils (Pty) Ltd, includes the structures, civil works and buildings required to accommodate the new equipment.
The civil scope of work entails:
• Trimming, re-leveling and compacting earthworks terraces and existing roads;
• excavations for the construction of reinforced concrete foundations for structures and equipment;
• installation of underground pipes in concrete sumps and basins;
• construction of reinforced slabs and paving at grades;
• construction of roads and paving;
• construction of building structures in reinforced concrete and brickwork.
• erection of security fences and gates;
• application of graveling surfacing andgrassing to unpaved areas; and
• grouting under base plates of equipment and steelwork erected, aligned and leveled by other contractors.
During the contract the scope of works was increased by 30% and it was imperative to co-ordinate and plan with the other contractors on site.
“With daily contractual targets having to be achieved, the completion of this contract hinged on the seamless running of all construction activities,” says Shaun Butler, contracts director. “Great co-ordination between all parties, including a number of other subcontractors, has meant that this contract is now nearing successful completion”.
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