Gulf Coast Construction Users Council Conference June 24, 2008
Five Key Project Success Factors Safety Quality Schedule Cost Local, Minority, Women-Owned Initiative
Project Premises Best-in-class safety, environmental, reliability and cost performance Lower production cost by taking advantage of economies of scale Provide flexibility on product and crude slate Eliminate or reduce current imports and exports of unfinished feed stocks; fill conversion units Leverage existing refinery and logistics infrastructure; third party crude and product terminals Utilizes proven technology
Project Description 325 MBD Heavy/Sour Full-Conversion Crude Unit Expansion 95 MBD 6-Drum Coker 75 MBD Integrated Hydrocracker/Diesel Hydrocracker Naphtha Complex 85 MBD Continuous Reformer 50 MBD C5/C6 Isom Unit 50 MBD Cat Feed Hydrotreater New Sulfur Recovery Unit 146MW Power Generation
Expansion Project Plot Plan
Project Schedule Summary July 2010 Construction Complete May 2006Bechtel-Jacobs Joint Venture – Selected as EPC Contractor September 2007Final Investment Decision - Project Approved August 2008Design Complete September 2008Module Delivery Begins September 2010Commissioning and Startup Complete – Units Online
Project Challenges Skilled Workforce Availability – 5000 to 6000 workers required Material Delivery Timing Labor and Material Cost Escalation Construction in an Operating Facility Traffic/Security
SETX Industrial / Commercial Workforce Demand Aug-07Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07Dec-07 Jan-08 Feb-08Mar-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 Jul-08 Aug-08Sep-08 Oct-08 Nov-08Dec-08 Jan-09 Feb-09Mar-09 Apr-09 May-09 Jun-09 Jul-09 Aug-09Sep-09 Oct-09 Nov-09Dec-09 Area Continuing WorkElectriciansInsulatorLaborerMillwright Op EngineerPipefitterPlate WelderRebar IronworkerStr Ironworker BoilermakerCarpenterCement MasonPipe WelderTurnarounds Existing Workforce – approx 12-15,000 workers
Workforce Challenges Lack of Skills Aging Workforce – Baby Boomers Drug Screening / Fitness For Duty Youth Flight from Southeast Texas – Jefferson County High School Dropouts Housing Transportation
Workforce Development Solution Options Training programs through partnerships with Texas Workforce Solutions, Lamar State College Port Arthur, City of Port Arthur, BECON Introduced nationally recognized NCCER curriculum training Recruitment from non-traditional sources - military Extensive community outreach Utilization of quality local contractors Training of construction new-comers - high schools Workforce Alliance Initiative BECON Employment Office Recruitment of trainees through strategy execution Training of unemployed, under-employed – disengaged workforce
Disengaged Workforce Initiative Initiative partners - Motiva PAR, Motiva CEP, CONEX, Digital Workforce Academy, Becon, and Texas Workforce Solutions Pilot started in 3 rd Qtr 07 Initiative incorporates Assessment Test Life Skills Training Drug Screening – Rehab/Counseling Industrial Skills Training Job Placement Mentorship / Tracking System
Disengaged Workforce Initiative Provides human development and self-confidence in economically challenged communities in Port Arthur. Provide services to address the social and developmental needs of low performing and disadvantaged populations. Build and sustain relationships with the communities with a high percentage of disengaged and disadvantaged populations. Empower these individuals to become participants instead of victims.
Recruiting Model Military Candidate Craftsmen Contractors Targeted Non-Traditional Groups Advertisement Responders Trainees EXTERNAL WEBSITE/HIRING OFFICE CANDIDATE FILTERING CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM APPLICANT POOL PROJECT OPENINGS
Summary Project will result in the Port Arthur Refinery becoming the Largest Refinery in the United States First new refinery in the U.S. in more than 30 years Some interesting facts on the project: Drive more than 50,000 piles Pour over 260,000 cubic yards of concrete (Batch Plant on site) Erect 27,000 tons of structural steel Install over 450 miles of pipe and 1000 miles of cable Install over 725 pumps, 19 compressors, 500 exchangers, and 4 gas turbines