BGEN plays key role in ExxonMobil’s £800m investment in its Fawley Petrochemical complex

• BGEN part of an alliance delivering specialist engineering services
• Work includes the construction, completion, and commissioning of a new Diesel Hydrotreater and a Steam Methane Reforming Hydrogen Plant
• Project another example of the company’s involvement in supporting the UK’s energy transition

Over the past 24 months, BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms supporting the energy transition, has been playing a key role in ExxonMobil’s £800m investment in its Fawley Petrochemical project.  BGEN, part of an alliance including Kent and Taylor Woodrow, are in the process of constructing a new production facility at the Fawley refinery, which will initially be geared to the production of diesel, helping to reduce imports of the fuel into the UK.

“This is yet another prestigious energy transition project that BGEN is involved in. We have a proven track record of delivering projects in highly regulated and challenging environments, with safe operations being a core value of the company. We are looking forward to completing the project in collaboration with the other alliance members.”

Paul Carvill, managing director.

The primary objective of this ambitious project called FAST is to enable the production of low-sulphur diesel in compliance with the 2025 Euro 7 emissions standards. The upgrade is anticipated to increase production by an impressive 40% at Fawley and reduce imports to the UK by around 25%. In addition, the project will involve the construction, completion, and commissioning of a Steam Methane Reforming Hydrogen Plant.

The alliance has been responsible for the project management, engineering and procurement, module fabrication and logistics, as well as completions and commissioning. In addition, BGEN and the alliance have been leveraging their expertise to execute associated foundations, equipment, pipework, electrical, and instrumentation.

This news follows closely on the recent announcement that BGEN has been awarded a £84 million project by GE Steam Power Systems to provide electrical and instrumentation solutions to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.