Rehabilitation, Operation and Maintenance of Auxiliary Boiler, 70B501 at Port Harcourt Refining Company, Alesa-Eleme, Rivers State
The 27.6 T/hr Auxiliary Boiler (70B501) at PHRC had remained non-operational for nearly 38 years after initial installation. STEP Engineering, working with Standard Fasel BV, undertook a full engineering restoration program that included:
- Complete redesign to meet current global refinery safety and performance standards
- Fabrication upgrades and retrofitting
- Comprehensive functional testing and commissioning
- Safe operation of the boiler for six months, ensuring reliable steam generation for refinery restart
Project Summary
Client: Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC)
Project Scope
Redesign → Rehabilitation → Commissioning → Operations Support
Partner
Standard Fasel BV, Netherlands
This auxiliary boiler is critical for powering the old Port Harcourt Refinery’s startup sequence, making the success of this project a major milestone in Nigeria’s refinery rehabilitation efforts. The project reflects our deep expertise in industrial plant maintenance, refinery systems restoration, and high-risk technical operations.