Amine treating is one of the most widely used and cost-effective methods of removing hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from hydrocarbon streams. CB&I's sulfur-control solutions for refiners include reliable specialty and conventional amine plants to meet a variety of specifications.

We've designed and built more than 35 amine units for major refiners around the world. Executing projects on a lump-sum, turnkey basis, we provide a full range of services that include feasibility and HAZOP studies, front-end engineering design, detail engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, start-up, commissioning and operator training.

Sulfur-control expertise. We've drawn upon our extensive experience in sulfur-control and oil and gas processing to offer the most effective and reliable amine treating technology available. We design both specialty and conventional amine units to accommodate a variety of capacity needs, gas-flow rates and other customer specifications. Specialty units may include features such as regenerator/stripper controls to minimize acid gas to flaring, and low-pressure flash drums to optimize liquid hydrocarbon separation and light hydrocarbon removal.

Whenever possible, we perform every phase of the work with our own in-house resources. This integrated approach is possible because we are one of the few engineering firms to maintain in-house fabrication facilities, and we've assembled a global network of top-notch engineering, procurement, and construction resources. We believe that "building what we design and designing what we build" provides the best value for our customers and allows us to deliver superior results and shorter project schedules, often at lower costs.

Efficient construction techniques. We build sulfur-processing facilities utilizing both modular and conventional construction methods, depending on the project requirements. Modular units are fabricated by skilled craftspeople at our in-house shops and can be shipped anywhere for installation. Thus, fieldwork is minimized, resulting in fewer weather delays and reducing the impact of the project on the customer's site. By fabricating components in our shop, under controlled conditions, we can ensure all work meets our quality and safety standards. This also minimizes "in-air" work, which can reduce the customer's risk. Modular construction also can lower labor costs by reducing on-site requirements for highly skilled craftspeople.

When it comes to field-erection, we are unsurpassed. Our in-house construction technology experts provide construction engineering and consulting services to our project teams and customers worldwide. We constantly seek better methods, tools and equipment for safely erecting high quality structures more efficiently. And we've developed specialized equipment for performing heavy lifts in congested work areas and rigging techniques to make elevated work safer. Contact: sulfur@CBI.com.