Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Solvochem FZCO, Dubai, and UAE
to provide consultancy services for engineering, procurement and
construction management (EPCM) services on the expansion of the
existing chemical storage terminal at Jebel Ali Free Zone. This
development includes construction of additional bulk storage and
warehouse facilities.
Solvochem Group is a leading chemical distributor operating widely
in the Middle East and Africa, with diverse businesses in
petrochemicals, solvents, edible oils, plastics as well as process
chemicals. The Group has several bulk chemical terminals and
marketing offices which are strategically located in Jordan, Egypt,
Kenya, Lebanon and Holland to serve Middle Eastern customers.
Currently, the Jebel Ali terminal has 1,350m2 warehouse facility
for storage of drummed hazardous and flammable materials. The
expansion project is designed to meet the substantial demand for
chemicals in the GCC region and Indian subcontinent and will see
phased construction of an additional 1,350m2 warehouse facility
with bulk storage tanks.
Mott MacDonald’s team of oil and gas professionals will provide
conceptual design, feasibility assessments, engineering services as
well as assistance with tendering and construction
management.
The multi product storage terminal will enable Solvochem to store
more products, making the terminal a hub for Gulf, African and
Asian markets. The expanded bulk storage facility will store high
and low flash chemicals, and allow for drumming and bulk loading to
tanker trucks. The project also includes bulk import facilities at
adjacent chemical tanker berths. Provisions in the master plan are
being made to allow for future storage expansion.
Sam Mathew, Mott MacDonald’s divisional manager said, “We are
delighted to be awarded this prestigious contract, particularly at
this time. A long term approach is being considered for the phased
development of the facility to meet the expected demand on recovery
of the current economic situation“
The project is due for completion by the 2nd quarter of 2010.
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