Conversion of manifold at Maasvlakte Oil Terminal
Hanab Pipelines & Utilities upgraded the connection between the jetties and the terminal for MOT.
Hanab Pipelines & Utilities was commissioned by Maasvlakte Oil Terminal (MOT) to provide the engineering and execution for the complete refurbishment of the manifold – the new link from the jetties to the terminal. Maasvlakte Oil Terminal (MOT) is located in the Port of Rotterdam and has a manifold connected to two jetties where ships can moor and unload crude oil into storage tanks.
Manifold conversion
Hanab Pipelines & Utilities was commissioned by MOT to contribute ideas on the conversion of this logistical hub of the terminal, the manifold, to ensure that it is future-ready. Hanab P&U’s engineering team developed several designs and completed the detailed engineering based on the selected design.
The work involves the full removal of the existing manifold and the complete reconstruction of a new link from the jetties to the terminal. To ensure that all the work is carried out within a very tight schedule, there are more than ten parties involved, all of whom are working on site at the same time.
Technical highlights
A range of specialist disciplines are involved in the execution of this project. There are teams dedicated to the boring and water jet cutting work, and two mobile cranes with capacities of 300 and 450 tonnes are on hand for lifting operations. The pipework can be installed safely using specially manufactured 42’ welding and test plugs. For the new link, 42’ tie-in welds have been made from a new flange to existing spiral-welded pipes. Additionally, 36’ welds have been made to ensure that the pipework fits correctly.
With the exception of the field welds, the new pipework was entirely prefabricated in our own workshop in Veendam. The combination of large diameters, limited working space and a tight schedule made this project a technical challenge. Thanks to the expertise of all parties involved and the outstanding collaboration, the work was successfully completed to everyone’s full satisfaction.
