en.Wedoany.com Reported - Technip Energies has completed the comprehensive upgrade of 16 of the oldest ethane cracker furnaces at Shell's Skyline project within the Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk. Through a multi-pass coil design, the capacity of each furnace was doubled, while the total number of furnaces was reduced to eight, retaining full cracking capability. The revamped unit achieved "Ready for Start-Up" (RFSU) status by the end of 2025.

The project utilized an Engineering, Procurement, and Modular manufacturing (EPM) contract model, employing prefabricated modules to significantly reduce on-site work and HSE exposure risks, enabling rapid construction without interrupting existing production. The upgraded furnaces are expected to reduce the plant's carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 10% annually, aligning with energy transition goals.

Compared to new-build projects, the modular upgrade solution requires a lower investment threshold and avoids the risks associated with large-scale shutdowns in operating facilities. Through this project, Technip Energies demonstrated its ability to tackle the cost and efficiency challenges of complex revamps within a live industrial environment, continuing to position itself at the forefront of technologies for reducing the carbon intensity of energy systems.

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