AL-ZOUR NEW REFINERY KUWAIT
The protection of a reclamation area and a service port is done by three breakwaters protected by CORE-LOC™ units.
It is part of a 12 billion USD development project.
A new refinery and its supply infrastructures have been built in the South of Kuweit. A large reclamation area and a devoted service port have been built.
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CLI developed a great understanding of the Contractor’s needs and applied a problems solving mindset to this specific project.
Special features of the project
This is a world class development project. Main maritime Contractors were involved in this project.
Hydraulic conditions
3 maritime structures protected by CORE-LOC™ units.
- Maximal depth : -5 m
- Total length of the structures : 1 km
- Top of the crest: +7.8 m MSL
Construction aspect
The structures were built from the reclamation area. Around 12 000 CORE-LOC™ units of 1 & 2 m3 were placed with long arm excavators.
Number of units : 12 000
Size of units : 1 m3 & 2 m3
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