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KP Engineering Promotes Ricardo Velez, Director of Engineering
Ricardo's 24-year career includes experience across a wide range of technologies, including renewables, hydrogen, conventional fuels, and gasification projects.
KP Engineering Appointed to University of Texas at Tyler Advisory Board
KP Engineering appointed to Advisory Board of The University of Texas at Tyler Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering.
Autothermal Reforming in the Energy Transition
Our experts evaluate the expected role of ATR technology in the global energy transition, including its advantages compared to alternative methods of hydrogen production.
Agra Energy Selects KP Engineering for Dairy-Based Renewable Fuels Plant
KP Engineering, a Shaw Group Company, is pleased to announce it has been selected as the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction management (EPFCm) partner for Agra Energy's series of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plants.
Four Alternative Fuels to Watch
While renewable electricity (derived from wind, solar, and hydropower) plays a role in clean energy production, it lacks the ability to keep pace with the growing energy demand as the economy recovers from COVID-19. In this blog, we discuss four different types of alternative fuels suitable for carbon reduction and meeting the increased energy demand by means of government incentives that support large scale production.
Electric Vehicle Company Selects KP Engineering for Structural Engineering Project
KP Engineering, a Shaw Group Company, is pleased to announce it has been selected for structural engineering and design on a project destined for fabrication.
KP Engineering Acquired by The Shaw Group
KP Engineering, LP (KPE) is pleased to announce the completed acquisition of its assets by The Shaw Group (Shaw), a leader in global pipe and module fabrication. The new company's legal entity will be KP Shaw, LLC.
Leveraging Gasification to Lower a Project's Carbon Intensity Score
Our experts evaluate various carbon capture technologies and what factors should be considered when selecting a technology for projects that have a syngas derivative and a focus on reducing the carbon intensity (CI) score.
Gasification 101
Our experts navigate through the crucial role of the gasification process in creating renewable products, from applications of syngas (product of gasification) to the review of commercial gasifiers and leading gasification technologies.
Evaluating EPC Services for Litigation
A law firm was hired to represent an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company who had designed a marine fuels production facility that wasn't producing at the specification or volume set out in the contract with their client. This law firm was lacking personnel with the skillset for the detailed, rigorous engineering evaluation that would be needed to asses where their client had gone wrong in their design process and how it could be fixed. So KPE was brought in to perform the crucial detailed evaluation in an expert witness capacity.
Justifying Capital Investment for a Renewable Diesel Unit
When a smaller-sized competitor successfully broke into renewable fuel production, our petroleum refining client's shareholders pressured them to do the same. The problem was: our client didn’t know what this would cost to execute. With a combined 7 inland refinery/biodiesel plant sites all over the country, they needed a TIC (total installed cost) estimate to understand what site would make most sense for a renewable diesel unit “RDU” (including hydrogen unit and pretreatment unit for feedstock). So they called KPE for the answer.
Assessing Useful Life and Repair Strategies of Steam Methane Reformer for Hydrogen Production
During a planned shutdown for maintenance at a plant in Iowa, a fire erupted within the reactor in a steam methane reformer (hydrogen unit) causing significant damage to the vessel and piping. Faced with the decision to repair or replace the unit, the operating company called KPE for help.
KP Engineering Appoints Chris Eley as EVP, Global Business Development
Eley brings extensive leadership experience in sales, marketing and business development of international projects for the refining, petrochemicals, syngas and LNG markets to KPE.
EPC Project Development
We provide a detailed examination of the benefits of thorough project planning and management to ensure timely, profitable project development.
KP Engineering Appoints William E. Preston as President and CEO
Preston is a recognized process industry leader with 34 years of experience successfully leading and growing technology-based businesses in the engineering, oil and gas, energy and chemical production sectors.
Converting Waste to Green Hydrogen
In collaboration with OMNI Conversion Technologies, the panel of experts in this webinar discuss the environmental impacts of waste, review the commercial pilot plant for converting waste to hydrogen, and how this process differs from electrolysis.
KP Engineering Appoints Mahesh Thadhani as Senior Vice President of Business Development
Based in Houston, Thadhani will be responsible for managing key client relationships and growing KPE’s client base through careful strategic planning.
KP Engineering to collaborate with OMNI Conversion Technologies, Inc. on green hydrogen initiatives
The collaboration will enable the companies to supply equipment and technology to produce hydrogen from waste with a negative carbon footprint at less than half the cost of electrolysis.
The Minority Mix: Blue and Green Hydrogen
We take a deep dive into the economics and carbon scores of blue and green hydrogen.
How Hydrogen Can Fuel the Energy Transition
We detail the factors influencing the use of hydrogen as a feedstock and a fuel (to replace carbon-containing compounds like fossil fuels).
KP Engineering Promotes DeLome Fair, Expands Hydrogen and Syngas Capabilities
Fair will be responsible for expanding KPE's role in syngas and hydrogen plant design and execution.
The "Drive" to Renewable Fuels
With an increasing number of oil and gas companies committing to be net-zero by 2050, it is clear that the demand for renewable energy is not going away.
Syngas/Hydrogen 101: Green Technologies
Our expert panel addresses a variety of questions surrounding syngas: from the current market consumption to the affect is has on varying degrees of hydrogen and renewable fuel production.
[Podcast] Hydrogen and Clean Fuels: an EPC's perspective
In this podcast, the Editor-in-Chief of Hydrocarbon Processing sits down with our President/COO, Bill Preston to discuss how KPE has leveraged a diverse background in oil refining to adapt to the sustainable market needs of hydrogen and clean fuels.
KP Engineering Awarded Engineering Services Contract by Southwestern Refinery
A public U.S. petroleum refining company has awarded KP Engineering a 3-month contract for engineering services at a refinery in the Southwestern U.S.
Renewable Diesel 101: The Future of Refining
Our expert panel addresses a variety of questions surrounding renewable diesel, from the impact it will have on refineries across the country to the best practices for entering this market.
Mid-Continent Refiner selects KP Engineering for FCC Steam Reliability Project
A global public refiner has awarded KP Engineering the FEL-3 engineering and procurement services for an FCC steam reliability project in Oklahoma.
HollyFrontier Awards Renewable Diesel EPCm Contract to KP Engineering
Tyler, Texas– 3.17.2020 – KP Engineering (“KPE”) has been awarded an EPCm contract by Artesia Renewable Diesel Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) to provide engineering, procurement services and construction management (EPCm) for the on-site portion of a new Renewable Diesel production facility.
Hydroprocessing Expertise Moves KPE to the Forefront of Renewable Diesel and Hydrogen/Syngas Projects
KPE has taken a leading role in supporting Renewable Diesel and Hydrogen/Syngas projects. KPE’s vast experience and technical expertise in hydrotreating and hydrogen generation has allowed several companies to rely on KPE for the supply of desired commercial and technical information.
KPE Personnel Attend 2019 GSTC Conference
KPE sales, engineering and management personnel, including Global Syngas Technologies Council (GSTC) Board Chair William Preston, attended the 2019 GSTC Conference held on October 27-29, 2019 in Austin, Texas.
Interact, Learn & Discover: KPE at Jack Elementary School Career Day
Scott’s presentation showed the value of engineering as a career choice. Scott’s goal was to engage the students in conversation, get them excited about engineering and spark their curiosity to explore that career path.
KPE Showcases Walk-Through Video at 2019 GPA Midstream Convention
KPE was proud to have a booth at this year’s Vendor night, complete with a walk-through video of a 200 MMSCFD cryogenic processing plant. KPE personnel fielded questions about the company’s midstream capabilities and how KPE is uniquely positioned to provide complete EPC solutions for projects.
KPE Personnel Attend Northeast Texas Energy Summit
KP Engineering was a Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 Energy Summit, which drew over 500 people from academia, industry and the government. Featured speakers were Commissioner Ryan Sitton of the Texas Railroad Commission, Mark Mathis, CEO of Clear Energy Alliance, and Paul Hart, Editor-in-Chief of Hart Energy.
KPE's Engineering Expertise Recognized In Multiple Sectors
KPE has been awarded four engineering studies in the first quarter of 2019 that utilize our process know-how and design experience in crude distillation, NGL fractionation and hydrogen generation.
KP Engineering To Present Keynote Address At The 2018 AFPM Cat Cracker Seminar
KPE’s Senior VP of Process Engineering, Phillip Niccum, has been selected to deliver a technical presentation on fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit technology at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Cat Cracker Seminar to be held August 21 – 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The oral presentation will be given on the first day of the meeting, August 21st, at 9:00 a.m. (CST).
KP Engineering Receives Two Safety Awards, Including 14 Consecutive Years with Zero Incidents
KP Engineering received two safety awards from the Safety Council of East Texas, Inc. (SCET) during a ceremony held on April 19, 2018 in Longview, Texas.
KP Engineering To Present Opening Address At The Refining Community Refcomm® Galveston 2018 Conference
Houston, TX – Phillip K. Niccum, Senior VP of Process Engineering for KP Engineering, has been selected to present the opening address in the CatCracking Hall on Thursday morning, May 10th at The Refining Community RefComm® Galveston 2018 conference taking place May 7-11, 2018 at Moody Gardens Hotel and Conference Center in Galveston, Texas.
KPE Personnel Attend 2018 Tyler Energy Summit
KPE management personnel attended the 2018 Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Energy Summit held on April 5, 2018, at the GABC Crosswalk Conference Center in Tyler, Texas.
KP Engineering Announces Completion Of Cryogenic Gas Plant For Targa Resources
TYLER, Texas, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — KP Engineering, LP (KPE), an energy industry leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, today announced the on-schedule, on-budget completion with no recordable safety events, of the Joyce 200 MMSCFD Cryogenic Gas Processing Unit (“Cryo”) for Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC, a subsidiary of Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP).
TECHNICAL PAPER: Optimize Profits When Designing Eagle Ford Condensate Splitters
Eagle Ford Condensate is becoming more and more plentiful, and is overwhelming the overheads of Crude Units that blend it in with their heavier crude charge. Considering today's high-product differential values, KP Engineering (KPE) has reservations about optimization capabilities. KPE subsidiary, McDaniel Process Engineering Consultants (MPEC), has developed its own grass-roots process design to increase profit by maximizing high-value distillate yields and minimizing low-value yields.
TECHNICAL PAPER: Custom Large Scale NGL Fractionation
In the midstream industry, the speed of project execution is one of the most important aspects of the project. From project conception to ready-for-shipment, KP Engineering, L.P., designed a custom fractionator within a 10-month schedule. The project presented a number of challenges in the areas of Process Design, Detailed Design, and Fabrication/Construction.
TECHNICAL PAPER: New and Old Equations Tie Together 75 Years of FCC Standpipe Experience
One of the prime challenges to operation of a fluid catalytic cracking unit is keeping the catalyst circulating. Compared to the other challenges facing FCC operations, when it comes to mystery, correction of erratic catalyst standpipe operation tops the list.
TECHNICAL PAPER: Cost-Effective Refinery Expansion
Cost-Effective Refinery Expansion Enables Lighter Crude While Maximizing ULSD
TECHNICAL PAPER: Cheyenne Yield Improvement Project
Recovering Maximum Diesel from Crude Oil Fractionation Process at Frontier Oil’s Cheyenne Refinery
KPE Awarded Contract For Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Facility
TYLER, Texas – August 23, 2017 – KPE today announced it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $100 million by Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC, a subsidiary of Targa Resources Corp., (Targa) (NYSE: TRGP) to provide engineering, procurement and construction for a 200 MMSCFD natural gas cryogenic processing facility located near Midkiff, in the Permian Basin of West Texas.
KP Engineering To Present Keynote Address At IRPC Americas Conference
Phillip K. Niccum, Senior Vice President of Process at KP Engineering, has been selected to present the Keynote Address on Wednesday, July 19 at the IRPC Americas Conference in Houston, Texas.
KP Engineering's Hydrogen And Syngas Expertise Recognized Again
KPE will provide engineering services to a U.S. Refiner in support of a Hydrogen Plant Reliability Evaluation. The engineering study will evaluate operating data, design details, and other factors to assess unit performance. The results of the study will be presented in a formal report and outline recommendations for improvement.
KPE To Provide Engineering Services For Two Projects
KPE will provide engineering and project development services to a U.S. Refiner for two projects. The first project will identify modifications and installation requirements to achieve compliance with pending government emissions regulations. The second project will involve preliminary engineering and cost development work for a new processing unit. The engineering study work is expected to take three months to complete.
KP Engineering Receives Two Safety Awards, Including 13 Consecutive Years With Zero Incidents
KP Engineering received two safety awards from the Safety Council of East Texas, Inc. (SCET) during a ceremony held on April 20, 2017 in Longview, Texas. The first award was for achieving a Zero Incident Rate for 2016. The second award was for “13 Years Worked – No Lost Time”. Both awards were based on OSHA Form 300 submissions.
KPE Attends 2017 GPA Midstream Convention And Co-Sponsors Prayer Breakfast
Several KPE personnel attended the 2017 GPA Midstream Convention held on April 9-12 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. The convention hosted over 2,000 midstream professionals from over 600 companies and 24 countries. KPE co-sponsored the Midstream Prayer Breakfast at the convention, which was attended by over 200 people.
KP Engineering Announces Plan For New Office Building In Tyler
TYLER, Texas––KP Engineering, LP (KPE), an energy industry leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, has released detailed plans and the architectural renderings for its new building in Tyler, Texas. The new building will be adjacent to the current Tyler office and will include more than 25,000 square feet of additional offices, design workstations, and state-of-the-art conference rooms incorporating the latest conferencing technology.
MMEX Resources Partners With KP Engineering To Design, Build Crude Oil Refinery In Permian Basin
TYLER, TEXAS – MMEX Resources Corp. (OTCPK: MMEX), a development stage company focusing on the acquisition, development and financing of oil, gas, refining and infrastructure projects in Texas and South America, and KP Engineering (“KPE”), an energy industry leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, announced today a partnership for KPE to engineer, design and construct the planned Pecos County refinery announced by MMEX earlier this month.
PRESS RELEASE: KP Engineering to Present on FCC at AFPM Annual Meeting; Continues To Receive Recognition On FCCU Capabilities
TYLER, Texas – March 15, 2017 – KP Engineering has been selected to present a technical paper on fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) technology at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) 2017 Annual Meeting.
KPE To Provide Engineering Services For CO Boiler Feasibility Study
KP Engineering will provide engineering services to evaluate options for modifying the Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) regenerator and flue gas system for a Gulf Coast refiner. The feasibility study will consider options for increasing steam production with a carbon monoxide (CO) boiler while reducing gas velocity through the FCCU regenerator section to improve cyclone reliability.
KPE To Provide FCCU Consulting Services To Gulf Coast Refiner
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services in support of a Cold Eyes Review of the Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) for one of the largest refineries in the Unites States.
PRESS RELEASE: KPE Appoints Doug Schnittker As Vice President of Engineering
TYLER, TX – February 23, 2017 − KP Engineering, LP (KPE) announced today the addition of Douglas Schnittker as Vice President of Engineering.
PRESS RELEASE: KP Engineering To Provide EPC Services To Targa For Cryogenic Gas Processing Unit
TYLER, Texas–February 7, 2017–KP Engineering (KPE), one of the energy industry’s leaders in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, announced today that it has signed a firm price contract for the design, procurement and installation of a 200 MMSCFD Cryogenic Gas Processing Unit (“Cryo”) with Compression for Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC, a subsidiary of Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP).
KPE'S Process Engineering Expertise Recognized Again Through Training Program
KP Engineering will provide classroom training on Crude and Vacuum Distillation Units (CDU’s and VDU’s) for a Mid-Continent Refiner. The client acknowledged KPE’s process engineering expertise and requested one of KPE’s crude distillation and fractionation experts to assist with the client’s internal training program.
KPE To Provide FCC Main Column And Gas Con Process Engineering Services
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services to a mid-continent refiner as part of a FCCU study. Per client request, we will evaluate the FCC main column, debutanizer, stripper, primary absorber and associated equipment.
KPE Sponsors 2016 GSTC Conference In Vancouver, B.C.
KPE was a Gold Sponsor and Exhibitor at the 2016 Gasification and Syngas Technologies Council (GSTC) Conference, held October 16 – 19 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The industry’s largest annual conference hosted several gasification and syngas experts and corporate leaders from around the world.
PRESS RELEASE: KP Engineering Awarded Syngas EPC Contract; Continues A Rich History In The EPC Delivery Of Syngas/Hydrogen Process Plants
Tyler, Texas – October 10, 2016 – KP Engineering (“KPE”), an industry leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, has been awarded a fixed price EPC contract by Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) to expand carbon monoxide production at its Geismar, Louisiana plant.
KPE Makes Partner Sponsorship Donation To Phillips 66 In Support Of United Way Golf Tournament
KPE is pleased to announce that it has made a Partner Sponsorship donation to Phillips 66 in support of the 13th Annual United Way Golf Tournament in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The tournament helps to fund United Way supported services in the Bartlesville area.
KPE To Provide Detailed Design Services To Facilitate Alkylation Unit Improvement
KP Engineering has been awarded two contracts by a Mid-Continent Refiner to provide detailed engineering, procurement and fabrication services to improve Alkylation Unit operations. The design modifications will address operational and maintenance limitations and improve accessibility to key process equipment.
KPE To Provide FGRU Engineering Services For Rocky Mountain Refiner
KPE will provide engineering services for a Rocky Mountain Refiner to review and evaluate the installation of a new Flare Gas Recovery Unit (FGRU). KPE will also assist the refiner in the preparation of required supporting documentation for the new FGRU. The engineering work is expected to take approximately two months to complete.
KP Engineering To Perform Feasibility Study For NGL Fractionation Unit Heat Integration Project
KP Engineering will provide conceptual design and feasibility engineering services to define required modifications to NGL Fractionation Units as part of a heat integration study. The deliverables for the feasibility study will include PFD modifications, control philosophy, preliminary hydraulic analysis and associated pump requirements.
KP Engineering To Provide Design Packages For Biodiesel Blending Project
KP Engineering will provide detailed engineering services for a Southwest Refiner to facilitate the blending of biodiesel into the refinery’s diesel loading system. The scope of work will include the preparation of engineering design packages that will be used to solicit construction bids. The engineering work is expected to take two months to complete.
KP Engineering To Provide Detailed Engineering Services For Gasoline Blending Project
KP Engineering will prepare engineering design packages for a Southwest Refiner that define the modifications required to the refinery’s blending system to facilitate the load out of regular and premium gasoline. The detailed engineering work is expected to take three months to complete.
KP Engineering Provides Process Consulting Services To Mid-Continent Refiner
KP Engineering provided process consulting services to a Mid-Continent Refiner. The refiner was experiencing problems with the wash oil section on their Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU). KPE refinery process experts provided several recommendations for wash oil system improvement. KPE’s recommendations included specific guidance in regard to packing, distribution nozzles, wash oil control devices and instrumentation, and other process related issues.
KP Engineering To Provide CDU And VDU Process Engineering Services To Mid-Continent Refiner
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services to a Mid-Continent Refiner as part of a Crude and Vacuum Distillation Unit study. The refinery needs to balance crude throughput and crude slate flexibility, while assessing the impact on downstream processing units. The feasibility study is expected to take one to two months to complete and will be performed by KPE crude distillation and fractionation experts.
PRESS RELEASE: KP Engineering Acquires McDaniel Process Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Tyler, Texas–June 6, 2016– KP Engineering (“KPE”), one of the industry’s leaders in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of McDaniel Process Engineering Consultants, Inc. (“MPEC”), a chemical engineering consulting and design firm based in Houston, Texas.
Heavy capacity NGL Fractionation Unit
This fast-paced, large scale project required forward-thinking and customized solutions in a narrow time frame.
Delek Tournament For Hope Announcement
For the third consecutive year, KPE was the presenting partner for the Delek Tournament For Hope - Tyler. The tournament is part of a series of fundraising events supporting the Delek Fund For Hope, which provides monies to participating charities in East Texas.
PRESS RELEASE: KP Engineering Wins Targa Contract, Grows More Resilient Despite Industry Slump
Tyler, Texas–May 9, 2016– KP Engineering (“KPE”), one of the energy industry’s leaders in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, announced today that it has secured a fixed price contract in excess of $100 million dollars from Targa Terminals LLC , a subsidiary of Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP).
KP Engineering Receives Two Safety Awards, Including 12 Consecutive Years With Zero Incidents
KP Engineering received two safety awards from the Safety Council of East Texas, Inc. (SCET) during a ceremony held on April 21, 2016 in Longview, Texas.
KPE To Present At The 2016 GPA Convention, April 10, 2016
KP Engineering (KPE) has been selected to deliver a technical presentation concerning a custom-designed NGL Fractionation Unit at the Gas Processors Association (GPA) convention to be held April 10 – 13, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The oral presentation will be given by KPE’s Program Manager of Midstream, Scott Baker, and Senior Process Engineer, Scott Green, on April 11 at 3:15 p.m. (CST).
KPE To Present At AFPM Annual Meeting
KP Engineering (KPE) has been selected to deliver a technical presentation on fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit technology at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Annual Meeting to be held March 13 – 15, 2016 in San Francisco, California.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For NGL Fractionation Revamp Project
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services to identify needed improvements to a NGL Fractionation Unit for a U.S. Gas Processor. The engineering study work will identify pinch points and required modifications to achieve future capacity objectives. The Phase 1 work is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016.
KPE To Provide Feed Package For Distillate Hydrotreater Revamp Project
KP Engineering will provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a Naphtha Hydrotreater Revamp Project for a Mid-continent refiner. The FEED package will identify needed improvements to the hydrotreating unit to facilitate a 50% increase in capacity. The modifications are prompted by the Owner’s desire to increase the refinery crude charge rate, process a lighter crude slate, and provide hydrotreating capability for other light distillate streams. The engineering work is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2016.
KPE To Provide Detailed Design And Procurement Services For Refinery Debottlenecking Project
KP Engineering will provide detailed design and procurement services for a Debottlenecking Project for a Southwest Refiner. The detailed engineering and procurement work follows front-end development work on the project. Modifications will be made to several refinery processing units to enable the handling of increased naphtha yields resulting from a lighter crude slate. The detailed design and procurement work is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2016.
KP Engineering To Provide Project Development Services For Refinery Upgrade Project
KP Engineering will provide project development services for a Refinery Upgrade Project for a Southwest Refiner. The modernization project will increase crude processing capacity and improve operating efficiency. The engineering work is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2015.
PRESS RELEASE: Navajo Refining Company Awards Contract To KP Engineering
Tyler, TX, October 6, 2015– KP Engineering, LP of Tyler, Texas (KPE) announced today that it had been awarded a fixed price contract from Navajo Refining Company, L.L.C., a subsidiary of HollyFrontier Corporation.
KP Engineering To Provide Detailed Engineering Services For Tier II Compliance Project
KP Engineering will provide detailed design and cost estimating services for a Gasoline Hydrotreater Project for a Southwest Refiner. The hydrodesulfurization unit will utilize licensed technology and will be an integral part of the refinery’s Tier III compliance plan for sulfur levels in gasoline. Engineering services for KPE’s scope of work are expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2015.
KP Engineering To Provide Process Consulting Services For Refinery Debottlenecking Study
KP Engineering will provide process engineering and consulting services for a Debottlenecking Study for a Texas refiner. The process study will identify current limitations and recommended improvements to facilitate incremental crude throughput, a lighter crude slate, improved refinery yields, and compliance with MSAT-2 requirements. The engineering study work is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2015.
Mid-continent Refinery Expansion
KPE assisted in expanding this refinery by providing upgrades and hydraulic improvements to the existing Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU), Saturated Gas Unit (SAT), Naphtha Hydrotreater (NHT) and Diesel Hyrotreater (DHT).
KP Engineering To Provide Process Engineering Services For Refinery Debottlenecking Study
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services for a Refinery Debottlenecking Study for a Southwest Refiner. The study will identify pinch points and needed improvements to several refinery process units to enable the handling of increased naphtha yields resulting from a lighter crude slate. The engineering study work is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2015.
KP Midstream To Provide Detailed Engineering Services For Gathering Center Project
KP Midstream will provide detailed engineering and procurement services for a Gathering Center Project for a Marcellus Gas Processor. Detailed design work on the fast track project is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2015.
KP Engineering Receives Two Safety Awards, Including 11 Consecutive Years With Zero Accidents
KP Engineering received two safety awards from the Safety Council of East Texas, Inc. (SCET) during a ceremony held on April 16, 2015 in Longview, Texas.
Technical Paper Presented At AFPM Annual Meeting
Turner, Mason & Company (TM&C), Delek Refining and KP Engineering (KPE) presented a technical paper titled “Cost-Effective Refinery Expansion Enables Lighter Crude While Maximizing ULSD” at the 2015 American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Propane Refrigeration Project Wins Excellence In Construction Award
KP Engineering’s construction partner on the Targa LEP2 Refrigeration Project in Galena Park, Texas has won an Excellence in Construction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For Piping Project
KP Engineering will provide engineering design services for a large piping project at a Gulf Coast terminal facility. The design work is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.
KP Engineering To Provide Project Development Services For Refinery Expansion Project
KP Engineering will provide project development services for a Refinery Expansion Project for a Rocky Mountain Refiner. The project will increase crude throughput, maximize distillate production, provide operating flexibility and address future environmental requirements. The project scope includes new processing units as well as modifications to existing facilities. The engineering work is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For New Crude Distillation Unit
KP Engineering will provide project development and detailed design services for a grassroots Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) to be located on the Gulf Coast. The CDU will be designed to process light crude oil and Eagle Ford condensate and will produce light and heavy naphtha, LPG, kerosene, diesel and a bottoms product. The engineering work is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2015.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For DHT Expansion
KP Engineering will provide FEL-3 engineering services for required modifications to an existing Diesel Hydrotreating Unit for a Mid Continent Refiner. The engineering work is expected to take approximately three months to complete. The project, when fully implemented, will increase DHT capacity by approximately 20%.
KP Engineering To Provide EPC Services For Desalter Water Stripping Unit
KP Engineering has been authorized to proceed with engineering and procurement activities for a Refinery Expansion Project for a Mid Continent Refiner. The project will increase crude processing throughput and operating flexibility, as well as increase distillate production. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2015.
KP Engineering To Provide Cost Estimating Services For Biodiesel Facility
KP Engineering will provide cost estimating services for a biodiesel facility targeted for the West Coast. The cost development work follows previous estimating work performed for the client for a similar biodiesel unit earmarked for another location.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For Evaluation Of Solvent Extraction Unit
KP Engineering has been authorized to proceed with engineering activities to evaluate the condition of an idle Solvent Extraction Unit for a specialty chemical company. The scope of work will include assessing the condition of out-of-service equipment, as well as determining the need for any new equipment and materials required to facilitate a unit start-up. The cost development work is expected to be completed in 2-3 months.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For CDU Expansion Study
KP Engineering will provide project development and engineering services for a Crude Unit Expansion for a Mid Continent Refiner. KPE’s scope of work will include preparation of an engineering design package, as well as a definitive cost estimate.
KPE Engineering To Provide Design And Fabrication Services For Propane Refrigeration Project
KP Engineering has been awarded a lump sum contract to supply detailed design, procurement, project management and fabrication services for a Propane Refrigeration Project for a Gulf Coast Gas Processor. The project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2014.
KP Engineering To Design And Supply Tail Gas Treating Unit
KP Engineering has been awarded a Tail Gas Treating Unit for a Rocky Mountain Refiner. The project will be designed and supplied on a modular basis and will utilize open art technology for sulfur removal. Engineering, procurement, fabrication and assembly services will be executed through a lump sum contract. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For Naphta Fractionation Unit
KP Engineering will provide project development and engineering services for a Naphtha Fractionation Unit for a Mid Continent Refiner. The scope of work will include process definition, as well as development of a FEED package. The engineering work is expected to take 6 months to complete.
KP Engineering To Provide Engineering Services For CDU/VDU Revamp Project
KP Engineering will provide detailed design and construction management services for a Crude-Vacuum Revamp Project for a Mid Continent Refiner. The project scope includes modifications to an existing Crude Distillation Unit, as well as the installation of a new Vacuum Tower. The work is expected to be complete by the end of 2012.
KP Engineering Completes Installation Of Benzene Saturation Unit
KP Engineering has completed the installation of a 25,000 BPSD Benzene Saturation Unit for a Mid Continent Refiner. The project, which was executed through an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, achieved mechanical completion during the fourth quarter of 2011.
KP Engineering Provides EPC Services For Three Refinery Projects
KP Engineering is providing engineering, procurement and construction services for three (3) projects for a Southwest Refiner. The EPC work includes modifications to a Naphtha Fractionation Unit and a Mild Hydrocracking Unit, as well as modifications necessary to convert an existing Isomerization Unit to benzene saturation service. The work is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2012.
PRESS RELEASE: KP Engineering Builds FCC Gasoline Hydrotreater For Wynnewood Refining Company
The 13,000 BPSD project, which was executed through an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract, achieved mechanical completion in September.
15,000 BPSD Mild Hydrocracker
KPE provided turnkey engineering, project management, procurement, fabrication and field construction services for a 15,000 BPSD mild hydrocracking unit.
PRESS RELEASE: Koch Partners, LP To Build Diesel Hydrotreater And Crude Oil Distillation Unit
TYLER, Texas –Koch Partners, LP will design and build a 20,000 bpsd diesel hydrotreater and a crude oil distillation unit for Wynnewood Refining Company in Wynnewood, Okla. The project, to be executed through an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, is expected to be completed in spring 2007.