Burckhardt awarded overhaul contract for Versalis LDPE lines

The petrochemical company Versalis adopted a single-source supplier concept and awarded Burckhardt Compression a contract to overhaul the process gas and hyper compressors in its two LDPE lines in Dunkerque, France. A dedicated engineering team executed the turn-key solution project after only three months' preparation time.

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Based on its positive experiences working with Burckhardt Compression on other projects, Versalis entrusted Burckhardt Compression with this turn-key project. These major overhauls usually take place every 4–5 yr in which a shutdown is required. Considering the project volume involved in overhauling two booster/primary and two hyper/secondary compressors, the project timeline was ambitious.

Burckhardt Compression operated as single-source supplier, providing all equipment and dealing with sub-suppliers. Versalis also attaches great importance to health and safety standards and protection of the environment and Burckhardt Compression performed all work to its utmost satisfaction in this regard.

The project scope included a major revamp of all compressors, inspections, replacement and refurbishment of parts, transportation logistics, and coordination of sub-suppliers. Relying on its extensive network, Burckhardt Compression was also able to quickly resolve unplanned events. In addition, Burckhardt Compression's employees provided local parts and maintenance services, which ensures short response and delivery times. 

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