Técnicas Reunidas S.A. (TR; Madrid, Spain) has been awarded by Gazprom Neft a $240 million contract for the development of a modern unit for treating a residual oil at Moscow Refinery.
The scope of works which will be implemented during approximately 40 months (37 calendar months from works commencement date and 3 calendar months from Ready for Start-Up Date), includes detail design of the Project, materials and equipment purchase, new unit construction management and start-up.
With a capacity to treat 2.4 million of tons per year, the new unit will contribute to increase conversion capacity of the plant, transforming residuals streams into high-quality fuels which will be adapted to meet the most demanding environmental norms.
Therefore, the project will optimize use of raw materials and improve an efficiency of the unit. This new unit forms part of the strategic upgrading program of Moscow Refinery that Gazprom Neft is developing. The primary goal of the program is to enhance the investment in the production of first quality environmental fuels.