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08 April 2016
Muscat - Orpic, the Sultanate's refining and petrochemicals flagship, is turning to carbon processed from coconut shells to combat unpleasant odours and certain emissions linked to its refining operations at its Sohar Refinery plant.
Towards this end, the state-owned company has signed a deal with US-based water technologies specialist Evoqua to supply and commission carbon adsorption equipment for the $1.2 billion Sohar Refinery Improvement Project (SRIP) currently under at Sohar Port.
Scheduled for commissioning in late 2016, the SRIP project will add five new units to the Sohar refinery, improving its production volume, environmental performance and ability to process heavier Omani crude oil.
Evoqua will provide the equipment to an energy contractor of the EPC directing the project for Orpic, the owner of the refinery.
Evoqua has been asked to provide Vent-Scrub Vapour Phase carbon adsorption systems, proven to be the simplest and most cost-effective way to treat malodorous and VOC emission problems. The systems will be used for removing hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans and other sour gases created as byproducts of the refining process.
The contract includes eight Vent-Scrub VSC-200 units, four VSC-2000 units, and two VSC-8000 units, to be manufactured at Evoqua's facility in Red Bluff (USA) and distributed through Evoqua's Singapore operations.
In addition, Evoqua will supply nearly 15 tonnes of its sustainable VOCarb 48C coconut shell-based granular activated carbon (GAC).The granular shape of this GAC maximizes its geometric surface area, significantly increasing its ability to adsorb VOCs.
"This project will help Orpic reach the next level in responsible energy production," said Chris Rinaldi, VP and General Manager, Evoqua Environmental Solutions. ''We're proud to be part of this important growth effort that is committed to sustainable practices."
Evoqua Water Technologies is the global leader in helping municipalities and industrial customers protect and improve the world's most fundamental natural resource: water.
Muscat - Orpic, the Sultanate's refining and petrochemicals flagship, is turning to carbon processed from coconut shells to combat unpleasant odours and certain emissions linked to its refining operations at its Sohar Refinery plant.
Towards this end, the state-owned company has signed a deal with US-based water technologies specialist Evoqua to supply and commission carbon adsorption equipment for the $1.2 billion Sohar Refinery Improvement Project (SRIP) currently under at Sohar Port.
Scheduled for commissioning in late 2016, the SRIP project will add five new units to the Sohar refinery, improving its production volume, environmental performance and ability to process heavier Omani crude oil.
Evoqua will provide the equipment to an energy contractor of the EPC directing the project for Orpic, the owner of the refinery.
Evoqua has been asked to provide Vent-Scrub Vapour Phase carbon adsorption systems, proven to be the simplest and most cost-effective way to treat malodorous and VOC emission problems. The systems will be used for removing hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans and other sour gases created as byproducts of the refining process.
The contract includes eight Vent-Scrub VSC-200 units, four VSC-2000 units, and two VSC-8000 units, to be manufactured at Evoqua's facility in Red Bluff (USA) and distributed through Evoqua's Singapore operations.
In addition, Evoqua will supply nearly 15 tonnes of its sustainable VOCarb 48C coconut shell-based granular activated carbon (GAC).The granular shape of this GAC maximizes its geometric surface area, significantly increasing its ability to adsorb VOCs.
"This project will help Orpic reach the next level in responsible energy production," said Chris Rinaldi, VP and General Manager, Evoqua Environmental Solutions. ''We're proud to be part of this important growth effort that is committed to sustainable practices."
Evoqua Water Technologies is the global leader in helping municipalities and industrial customers protect and improve the world's most fundamental natural resource: water.
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