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IRPC Gas Pipeline Project, Thailand
The Company is pleased to advise the McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd have been awarded the EPC contract for the IRPC Gas Pipeline project in Rayong, Thailand by PTT Public Company Ltd (PTT).
The pipeline is required to transport gas from PTT’s Third Transmission Parallel Gas pipeline to downstream customers at the Integrated Refinery and Petrochemical Public Company (IRPC) at Rayong.
The project will commence on 
FTP Interconnecting Pipelines Project Award
The Company is pleased to advise that McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd has been awarded the EPC contract for the Fourth Transmission Pipeline Interconnecting Pipelines Project by PTT Public Company Ltd (PTT).
The Interconnecting Pipelines package forms part of the new gas transmission pipeline to transport gas from the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal at the Maptaput Industrial Estate near Rayong to a tie-in station on the existing Wang Noi to Kaeng Khoi Pipeline in Saraburi Province.
The Interconnecting Pipelines package will provide for bidirectional transfer of gas between the LNG Terminal and the existing PTT Gas Separation Plant. The purpose of transferring the gas between the two facilities is to control
IRPC Natural Gas Pipeline Project Achievement
The Company is pleased to advise that the HDD team on the IRPC Natural Gas Pipeline Project in Rayong, Thailand, successfully completed a 1,877 m long horizontal directional drill using the intersect technique on Wednesday, 2 June.
The drill was completed using McConnell Dowell's American Auger DD625 rig in conjunction with two other HDD rigs supplied by our subcontractor, Strega.
The team used the 280 tonne capacity DD625 rig to drill a 121/4" dia. pilot hole at depths of approximately 30 metres over a length of 1,817 metres. Due to the softness of the soil formation at the far end, steering past this point became difficult. This rig was equipped with the
Mechanical
With specialist skills in industry sectors such as mining and metals, oil and gas, chemical processing, petrochemical and water markets, we provide a complete construction service in green and brown-field facilities construction from engineer, procure, fabricate, field erection, civil, mechanical, piping, and electrical installation works through to commissioning.
Throughout our domestic and international operations our facilities construction experience includes oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, power and mining industries. Our innovative risk management, and fast-track construction solutions
Pipelines & HDD
McConnell Dowell is one of Australia’s leading pipeline contractors delivering pipeline projects all over the world. Since 1960 we have successfully been facing and overcoming challenges. The Pipelines business unit has delivered well over 100 pipelines and of these 40 were on an EPC or D&C basis, both locally and internationally. Our gas pipeline experience ranges up to 1300mm (50”) in diameter. Whilst our recent major water infrastructure pipelines have ranged up to 1800mm (70”) in diameter and have demanded heavy equipment, heavy lifts, welding, deep trenches and tight easements.
Projects undertaken have so often been in extremely challenging environments. These vary from environmentally sensitive areas, rural, remote and congested urban
Braemar 3 Gas Pipeline - Project Award
The Company is pleased to advise the McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd have been selected by ERM as the preferred ECI contractor for the Braemar 3 gas pipeline in Queensland, Australia.The scope includes the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing and pre-commissioning of a 16’’ x X70 pipeline and its associated facilities. The Braemar 3 pipeline will be tied in at the ’Kenya’ facility and will run generally south toward the New South Wales border for 155 km and connect to a new gas fired power plant.ERM intends to work with Macdow in an Early Contractor Involvement process with the aim of forming an EPC Contract by October 1, 2009.
Komo Airfield, PNG, Contract Award
The Company is pleased to announce that MCJV, a joint venture between McConnell Dowell and Consolidated Contractors, has been awarded the contract to procure and construct the Komo Airfield in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Komo, which is located approximately 10 km south east of the Hydes Gas Conditioning Plant (HGCP) and the future Juha developments, has been selected as the site for the project airport to support the PNG LNG project which will develop gas and liquid hydrocarbon resources located in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea. The PNG LNG Project is sponsored by a joint venture consisting of Esso Highlands Limited, Oil Search Limited (OSL), Santos, Nippon Oil, Mineral
Civil & Marine
Our creative approach to civil and marine infrastructure projects isn’t the only thing that sets us apart from our competition. It’s our engineering capability. This difference means we think outside the box, explore every possible project solution, and find the best one for you. So whether it’s a port, jetty, wharf, dam, outfall, seawall, bridge, road, rail or industrial project we offer solutions that deliver value.
Civil infrastructure: major project construction involving complex and intricate foundations and structures in the energy, oil and gas, pulp and paper, steel and industrial sectors, and in the public sector.
Marine: a strength for 45 years, with world-first design and construct solutions. Projects include wharves, jetties,
DBNGP Stage 5B Looping, Western Australia, Award
The Company is pleased to announce that Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP) has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd the DBNGP Stage 5B Looping contract in Western Australia.
The project includes 440 km of 26” pipeline construction looping the existing DBNGP pipeline spread from Loop 0 near Karratha to Loop 10 east of Bunbury, W.A. This is carried out in eleven separate loops. The initial two loops to be constructed (Loops 9 and 10) are adjacent to and North East and South of Perth respectively. Loop 10 is the
Jakarta Tank Terminal project
The Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) works at Tanjung Priok, Indonesia on 14 February 2009 for PT Jakarta Tanker Terminal, a joint venture between Vopak and AKR.
During the 11-hour pull back operation a 552 m long, 363 t pipe bundle consisting of nine steel and HDPE pipes ranging in diameter from 6 to 16 inches was pulled approximately 31 m below the sea bed.
IRPC CHP Project Award, Thailand
The Company is pleased to announce that Baltec Inlet & Exhaust Systems Pty Ltd Australia has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd a contract for the fabrication of one GE frame 6B Gas Turbine Exhaust Systems and 5 GE Frame 6B Gas Turbines.
The units, each with a final weight of 333 tons excluding diverter, are destined for Intergrated Refinery & Petrochemical Complex Public Company’s (IRPC) Combined Heat & Power Plant (CHP) project.
ENDS
About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group employing 6,500 people throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific and the Middle East. For almost 50 years we have continually
Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline Stage 5B Looping Project
The Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP) awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) Stage 5B Looping contract in Western Australia.
The project includes 440 km of 26” pipeline construction looping the existing DBNGP pipeline spread from Loop 0 near Karratha to Loop 10 east of Bunbury, W.A. This is carried out in eleven separate loops.
The initial two loops to be constructed (Loops 9 and 10) are adjacent to and North East and South of Perth respectively. Loop 10 is the first loop to be commenced closely followed by Loop 9 which runs through the Swan Valley which includes both residential and vineyard areas. Construction
Oiltanking Jetties, Merak, Project Milestone
The Company is pleased to advise the first berthing of a vessel at Oiltanking’s new Merak Jetty, the first independent deep water terminal built in Indonesia. The Torm Mathilde, a fully laden 109,000 DWT ship, unloaded her cargo on 1 September 2009.
PT Oiltanking Merak’s German parent, Oiltanking, is one of the world’s leading independent storage partners for oils, chemicals, and gases. Oiltanking owns and operates 68 terminals in 21 countries with a total storage capacity of more than 16.2 million m3.
The works have included design and construction of two berths for 500 to
DBNGP Safety Achievement
The company is pleased to announce that the team on the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Looping Pipeline project in Western Australia have achieved over 1 million man-hours LTI free.
This milestone has been reached on a project which includes multiple remote work faces and staff based in onsite camps.
ENDS
About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group employing 6,500 people throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific and the Middle East. For almost 50 years we have continually delivered the right engineering solutions for our public and private sector clients throughout our operating geographies.
McConnell Dowell’s diverse service offering includes building, civil,
APLNG Project Contract Award
The Company is pleased to announce the MC JV, a joint venture between McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust.) Pty Ltd and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) have been awarded an early works contract by Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Limited, a 50:50 coal seam gas (CSG) to LNG joint venture company co-owned by Origin Energy Limited (Origin) and ConocoPhillips. The early works scope for the APLNG pipelines includes:
Complete and deliver FEED;
Assist with project planning and procurement; and
Execute early works as required.
The contract commenced in December 2009 and MC JV will complete the Early Works Scope.
Under the terms of the contract MC JV will work with APLNG to execute an EPC contract for the
Electrical
McConnell Dowell works on major stand-alone projects as well as undertaking the integral E&I work in Mechanical and Civil projects. Project teams are experienced in many different DCS, ESD, RMPS and PLC systems, and have completed projects involving pipelines, power stations, gas processing, refinery re-instrumentation, chemical plants and terminals.
Electrix, a specialist contractor with a strong track record in delivering construction and maintenance services to the power industry, is wholly owned by McConnell Dowell.
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Ambuklao & Binga Hydropower Plants Civil Works, Philippines, Award
We are pleased to announce that McConnell Dowell Philippines Inc has been awarded the contract for civil works associated with the refurbishment of the Ambuklao and Binga Hydropower plants.
The two plants, located near Baguio City in the Philippines, were commissioned over 40 years ago and have been severely compromised by major siltation and volcanic activity. New intakes to both stations will be constructed above the silt level as well as new drop shafts and head race intake tunnels. Other works will include
Bakewell Underpass Project Wins Engineering Excellence Award
The Company is pleased to announce that the Bakewell Underpass Project has won the 2008 Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards, South Australian Division, for Excellence in Infrastructure and Building Projects. The awards were announced on Saturday, August 30, at the South Australian Engineers Australia Branch Dinner.
The Excellence Awards recognise the highest level of achievement in the engineering field. They provide peer recognition of outstanding engineering work as well as providing an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the invaluable contribution the engineering profession makes to the community. Each Branch holds State Awards, the winners of
Thai Fabrication Open
We are pleased to announce the opening of McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd’s new fabrication facility in Maptaphut, Thailand.
The new facility occupies a 77,000m2 site situated 40 minutes from both Laem Chabang and Sattahip International Ports and adjacent to the busy industrial estates of the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand.
The first phase of the development, consisting of a
From Bridge to Underpass
The Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of South Australia (DTEI) awarded McConnell Dowell an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract for the replacement of the dilapidated Bakewell Bridge with an underpass in Adelaide, South Australia. Used by 25,000 cars per day, the 80 year old bridge formed a vital arterial into Adelaide's CBD.
Working with DTEI on South Australia's first ECI project, the team developed and assessed a number of configurations to find a solution that best balanced community, technical and cost parameters. The selected option includes two traffic lanes in each direction separated by a median; on-road bicycle lanes on each side of the road; and a wide shared-use path