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Energy and utilities

Delivering innovative, value-engineered solutions that safely meet the complex operational, technical and schedule demands of the Energy & Utilities market.

From oil, gas and petrochemical facilities to sewage treatment, power generation and desalination plants, Keller applies its extensive ground engineering capabilities to both greenfield and brownfield projects. These works are frequently undertaken within constrained, operational and highly regulated environments where safety, security and programme-certainty are critical. In close collaboration with owners, engineers and contractors, we develop solutions for new foundations, foundation remediation and plant expansions while minimising disruption to ongoing operations and meeting demanding project schedules.

Supporting the region’s energy & utilities market sector

Keller has contributed to the successful delivery of a broad range of energy and utility developments. Our experience spans both greenfield developments and brownfield expansions, helping asset owners, developers and EPC contractors overcome challenging ground conditions whilst maintaining operational and project objectives.

•  Oil & gas facilities •  Electrical substations and transmission infrastructure
•  Petrochemical plants and refineries •  Desalination plants
•  LNG and industrial process facilities •  Wastewater and sewage treatment plants
•  Power generation plants •  Water storage, and pumping stations
•  Renewable energy developments •  Strategic industrial utilities and support facilities

Our expertise

The Middle East’s energy landscape is supported by some of the world’s largest oil, gas and petrochemical developments. Keller has extensive experience supporting these sectors through specialist foundation and ground engineering solutions for refineries, petrochemical complexes, storage tank farms, process units, LNG facilities, marine loading facilities, pipelines, pump stations, deep shafts for sewage lift stations and associated structures.

These facilities frequently present demanding geotechnical challenges, including weak coastal soils (SABKHA), calcareous sands of reclaimed ground, heavily loaded structures requiring precise performance and long-term reliability and congested low-head room spaces to work in. Keller develops tailored solutions that address these challenges while optimising constructability, programme and cost.

Whether supporting the construction of a new petrochemical complex, strengthening the foundations of a power station, improving ground conditions for a desalination plant or enabling the expansion of critical utility infrastructure, Keller provides technically robust, safe and cost-effective solutions that support the region’s continued growth and development.
 

Sector challenges we can solve

  • Foundation support within existing, operating facilities
  • Settlement and bearing capacity concerns beneath process units and structures
  • Limited access and restricted working space
  • Remediation of distressed or aging foundations
  • Compliance with industry standards and facility safety protocols

Work with us

Talk to our experts to learn how we could help on your project.