Chemical Manufacturing – Solstice HFO-1234zd “Debottleneck” Project

Scope: Early FEL planning for construction of a new process for the manufacture of a Low Global Warming Potential product used in the production of a near “drop-in” replacement of HFC-245fa refrigerant..

Budget:  $26MM

Duration:  18 Months

Highlights:  Mechanical, structural, electrical, reactor setting, automation, multiple tie-ins.  Construction within an operating process train.

Mitigations/Successes:  Successfully developed and maintained cost reporting and engineering progress with earned value management by discipline identifying potential issues in advance.  Communicated with executive management daily on progress.

Delivered Project Safely, On-time and On-Budget.