L&T Manufactures One of the World’s Heaviest Hydrotreating Reactor for Mexican Refinery Giant

The Antonio Dovali Jaime Refinery is best known for its significant role in Mexico's oil refining capacity. It has recently gained attention for the installation of one of the world's heaviest hydrotreating reactors, weighing 1,751 metric tons.

This reactor, manufactured by Larsen & Toubro's Heavy Engineering division, is equipped with advanced Cr-Mo-V metallurgy and is based on technology developed by Axens.

The hydrotreating process is crucial for removing impurities such as nitrogen and sulphur compounds from hydrocarbon streams, which is essential for producing cleaner fuel products. The refinery's commitment to incorporating cutting-edge technology and improving environmental standards makes it a notable player in the global refining industry.

L&T's Heavy Engineering vertical has manufactured a mammoth Hydrotreating Reactor for the Antonio Dovali Jaime Refinery at Salina Cruz in Mexico.
At 1,751 MT, it is one of the heaviest reactors in the world.https://t.co/zMDY7UHBw1#LarsenToubroNews pic.twitter.com/qruuS0hTt7

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The mammoth reactor has been manufactured by Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Heavy Engineering vertical. The mammoth reactor was despatched for Mexico from A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex at Hazira in Gujarat. It has been manufactured at the Hazira Complex in a record 15 months by leveraging high-tech engineering, Industry 4.0 manufacturing and world-class quality processes.

The reactor uses hydrotreating process, which is a catalytic conversion in petroleum refining, among others, for removing impurities such as nitrogen and sulphur compounds from hydrocarbon streams.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Anil V Parab, Whole-time Director & Sr Executive Vice President – L&T Heavy Engineering & L&T Valves, thanked the customer for their unwavering trust in L&T, with award of back-to-back orders for critical equipment and congratulated the Heavy Engineering team for manufacturing such complex reactor in a record time, as fast-track delivery was the essence.

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 23 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services. It operates in over 50 countries worldwide. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

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