L&T Energy bags contract for Australian urea plant from Saipem and Clough JV

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said that L&T Energy Hydrocarbon has been awarded a contract by the Saipem and Clough JV (SCJV) in Australia for the fabrication and supply of process and piperack modules. These are intended for a colossal 2.3 MMTPA urea plant owned by Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Pty Ltd. Strategically positioned on the Burrup Peninsula, about 20 km north of Karratha in Western Australia, upon completion, this facility will proudly stand as Australia’s largest and one of the world’s top-tier urea plants.

L&T’s Kattupalli Modular Fabrication Facility has been designated for the fabrication of approximately 50,000 MT of modules, with a delivery timeline set for 32 months. To enhance efficiency and minimize onsite hassles, these modules will be shipped in a fully-tested, pre-commissioned state, primed for immediate installation at the Australian project site. Adding to L&T’s laurels, their Heavy Engineering division has also secured a multitude of orders for the urea equipment package for this ambitious project. This comprehensive equipment suite includes Urea Reactors, Carbamate Separators, Carbamate Condensers, and Urea Strippers. L&T’s mastery in the manufacturing and supply of urea equipment, especially with the lauded Snamprogetti (TM) Technology, is emphasized further with this order.

L&T Energy wins contract for Australian urea plant from Saipem and Clough JV. Photo courtesy of Batmaniacs/Wikimedia Commons.

Elaborating on the scale of this achievement, the order mandates the delivery of around 1,160 MT of equipment progressively over 25 months. Winning these contracts against rigorous international competition underlines both SCJV and Perdaman’s trust in L&T’s consistent quality and unwavering commitment.

Perdaman Chairperson, Vikas Rambal, hailed the forthcoming state-of-the-art facility, emphasizing its potential in assuring Australia of a steadfast supply of top-notch urea, critical for ensuring food security. He commended L&T’s prowess, underlined by their triumph in SCJV’s rigorous tender process, attributing their win to technical know-how, operational excellence, and commendable Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.

Reflecting on this monumental acquisition, Subramanian Sarma, the Senior Executive Vice President (Energy) at L&T, remarked that this contract fortifies their global standing as premier module fabricators. It’s an alignment with L&T’s strategic vision of broadening horizons, clientele, and fortifying their modularization approach for onshore projects.