Santos Updates on GLNG Project, Australia

Santos GLNG’s construction workforce has placed the final section atop its flare tower – now the tallest structure at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.

Santos Vice President Downstream GLNG Rod Duke said he was pleased that all 11 sections of the flare tower were lifted safely at the site on Curtis Island, Gladstone.

“Installing the flares will be the next focus on this structure, which is already visible from the main street of Gladstone, bringing its total height to 122 metres,” Rod said.

Crews have also started building the outer concrete roof for one of two LNG tanks, each designed to hold the volume of 56 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

“The concrete tank roof will rest on top of the steel roof that was airlifted in June, bringing the combined weight to 2,600 tonnes,” Rod said.

“The first layer of concrete was poured on the tank this week after the steel roof was reinforced to ensure it could withstand the weight.”

Jetty modules are now being installed at the product loading facility where international tankers will berth to collect LNG from 2015.

The Cantilever Traveller that was used to complete piling in this area earlier this year has been reconfigured to do the installation.

“The reconfigured Traveller is progressively lifting 17 jetty modules off trailers and placing them onto the 380 metre jetty approach trestle.

“Work continues simultaneously on the loading platform in this area and crews are preparing to install its loading arms.”

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LNG World News Staff, October 08, 2013; Image: Santos