Alevro has expanded its contract with Bechtel, to add the supply of cranes for major lifts to its existing heavy haul and heavy lift contract at the Pluto Train 2 Project. The Pluto Train 2 Project involves the construction of a second LNG production train at the Woodside Energy-operated Pluto LNG onshore facility in Karratha, Western Australia.
Alevro, is our specialist heavy lift and shift joint venture with Italian heavy lift company, Fagioli. In January, Alevro announced the award of the initial contract with Bechtel to undertake heavy haul activities associated with receiving, transporting, and lifting some of the largest modules (at approximately 4,500 tonnes) to arrive on Australian shores to support the construction of Pluto Train 2.
In addition to the heavy haul works, Alevro will also supply a 1,600-tonne and a 600-tonne crawler crane to deliver major technical lifts and critical tasks to support project construction.
“We look forward to expanding our partnership with Alevro on Pluto Train 2 to deliver safe and quality outcomes for the project together,” said Bechtel Site Manager, Terry Klowss.
“Alevro continues to grow its position in the Australian resources market as a reliable delivery partner,” said Alevro Joint Venture Manager, Rod Stribley. “At Alevro, our unique approach to construction and integrating heavy lift is being recognised within the industry. This expanded scope of work with Bechtel to include cranes and major complex lifting is a testament to our team of highly capable globally experienced subject matter experts.”.
As part of their Pluto Train 2 contract, Alevro will deliver the heavy haul and heavy lifting, including some engineering support, supply of cranes, receival of modules from ships and barges at port, alternative transport solutions utilising more than 150 axle lines of self-propelled modular trailers (SPMT), and alternative lifting techniques to support the installation of modules utilising a bespoke tower system and jacking system.
The scope of work is expected to be completed towards the end of 2024.