Hydro-dearomatization Project

Kent was contracted by Total to develop a basic engineering package (FEL-3) for a green-field hydro-dearomatization (HDA) processing unit and associated facilities and utilities at the Bayport, Texas site.

Total intends to construct a new green-field HDA processing facility in their existing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plant site. Kent was contracted to develop the basic engineering package (FEL-3) for the project.

The scope for the project includes:

• HDA processing unit (Total's proprietary technology);
• Cooling tower;
• Hot oil belt furnace;
• Unit feed and product tanks;
• Process sewer systems;
• Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) process and utility tie-ins; and
• Piping and connections to a third-party's pipeline from an adjacent loading terminal.

Kent's services for the basic engineering package (FEL-3) include:

• Develop a lump sum EPC bid inquiry package for the project;
• Provide process support to integrate the HDA unit into the existing facilities;
• Design of piping, piperack connections to a third-party pipeline and sizing;
• Perform flare loading study to ensure existing flare can accommodate the new HDA unit;
• Support early procurement and constructability activities;
• Develop an FEL-3 +/-10% cost estimate; and
• Develop an EPC Level 3 schedule.