Execution commences for the Pengerang Energy Complex
KUALA LUMPUR: Singaporebased petrochemicals, green energy and natural resources conglomerate, ChemOne Group, master developer of the Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) has confirmed the commencement of execution for the PEC with engineering progressing well for the aromatics project in Johor.
Customer Review meetings for key documentation have taken place since the start of the year with the project’s technology provider and EPCC contractor, Honeywell UOP, at its HQ in Des Plaines (Chicago), US.
The ultimate goal of these meetings has been to secure maximum plant efficiency, lowest energy requirements, and lowest carbon footprint.
Key agenda items discussed at these meetings include the adoption of new Honeywell UOP technologies to meet the project’s low carbon aspirations, and construction planning reviews focused on achieving fastest time to Project Start-Up, currently targeted for the end of 2027.
Based on UOP’s recent technical innovations, the PEC is likely to have a 30 per cent lower carbon footprint than UOP’s similarly installed plants.
Alwyn Bowden, chief executive officer of Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn Bhd, said: “We are delighted to announce the commencement of execution for the PEC.
“Crucial meetings with our partners has seen us continue to beat industry standards when it comes to the project’s carbon intensity. We look forward to conquering further benchmarks as we finalise our lineup of toptier contractors.”
The PEC has awarded Zeit Operation & Maintenance Co Ltd (Zeit) a wholly owned subsidiary of leading Korean conglomerate GS Engineering & Construction Corporation, the operations and maintenance contract for the project.
The scope for Zeit during the Planning as well as Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) phases entails assistance related to operational and training plans for PEC employees across disciplines, development of plant maintenance philosophies and recommended state-of-theart tools to enhance operational efficiency.
During the Operations phase, Zeit will supervise and analyse the operations, monitor and advise on start-up and troubleshooting, as well as perform process optimisation.
Park Seung-Bum, chief executive officer of Zeit Operation & Maintenance Co Ltd said: “We are delighted to collaborate with PEC and contribute to the establishment of one of the largest lowcarbon aromatics production and refining facilities in the region. We eagerly anticipate the successful completion of the project.”
GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C), the parent company of Zeit, has more than 40 years of proven track record in providing integrated EPC services, having gained extensive O&M experience working with international refining and petrochemical groups who hold world ranking status in every field of operations and maintenance excellence.