New GNL Terminal, Port of Skikda - Algeria : an ACCROPODE™ project
New GNL Terminal, Port of Skikda - Algeria
The Skikda Hydrocarbon Port is being expanded to the east for the development of a new LNG terminal. The protection of the new infrastructure is ensured by the creation of a new secondary breakwater and the extension of the main breakwater protected by ACCROPODE™ units.
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CLI developed a great understanding of the Contractor’s need and applied a problems solving mindset to this specific project.
Special features of the project
The project consists of the extension of the northern breakwater over 500 m and the creation of a new 870 m long breakwater to the east, in order to accommodate the new terminal of the hydrocarbon port of Skikda. Different sizes of ACCROPODE™ units ranging from 3m3 to 20m3, were used for this project.
Hydraulic conditions
- Total protection length with ACCROPODE™ armour units: 1470 m
- Max. seabed depth (toe): -18.5 m
- Top of the crest: +7.5 m
Construction Aspect
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The breakwaters were built with barge-mounted cranes. 10 543 ACCROPODE™ blocks were used for this project, from 3 m3 to 20 m3.
Secondary breakwater:
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