Blackstone was engaged to lead the Turnaround at a a major chemical processing facility in Alberta, Canada. This project marked a new record for Blackstone in terms of manpower and complexity, involving major overhauls across a diverse range of rotating equipment and systems.
The Turnaround included extensive work on steam turbines, gas turbines, and centrifugal compressors:
Elliott 38M9-8 Centrifugal Compressor and SRV-6 Steam Turbine – Major Overhaul
Laydown and BOP (Balance of Plant) Support
Elliott 2NV9 Steamer – Minor Overhaul
GE Gearbox – Major Overhaul
Elliott Centrifugal Compressor – Minor Overhaul
Elliott 88M6, 60M8, and 48M8 Centrifugal Compressors – Major Overhauls
GE Gas Turbine – Major Overhaul
Elliott Steam Turbine – Major Overhaul
This turnaround set a new benchmark for Blackstone with 101 skilled personnel deployed across three operating decks and multiple process units. Coordination with both the customer’s internal teams and OEM representatives was critical for execution. Managing this scale of labor, logistics, and scope required precision planning and consistent communication.
Single Point of Contact: Blackstone served as the sole millwright provider, simplifying project oversight for the Client—“one throat to choke.”
Execution Excellence: Despite the scale, the project was delivered on time and under budget, with strong collaboration and efficiency across all fronts.
Minimized Risk, Maximized Results: Centralizing service delivery with Blackstone helped reduce risk and ensured smoother coordination throughout the turnaround.
