Axens to deliver modular 5,000 m3/day Prime-D diesel hydrotreater to YPF
- Project: 5,000 m3/day low-sulphur diesel hydrotreater (DHT) using Prime-D technology.
- Delivery method: prefabricated modular units to minimize on-site activity and maintain refinery operations.
- Schedule: modular prefabrication shortens delivery by six months versus stick-built construction.
- Objective: produce ultra-low sulphur diesel while optimizing CAPEX and reducing project risk.
Contract scope
Axens has been awarded the contract to implement a 5,000 m3/day low-sulphur diesel hydrotreater (DHT) unit at YPF’s Industrial Complex in Argentina using its Prime-D™ technology.
Modular delivery and schedule
The unit will be supplied in a prefabricated modular form to support YPF’s fast-track schedule and to minimize on-site activity while maintaining refinery operations. Axens says its modular prefabrication approach reduces the overall project delivery schedule by six months compared with a conventional stick-built method.
Engineering and project benefits
Axens integrates pressure vessels, structures, piping and instrumentation within modules assembled in a dedicated yard. The company positions this as a competitive, derisked solution that limits site work and co-activity while optimizing CAPEX.
Technology and client rationale
Prime-D™ is described as Axens' diesel hydrotreating technology for producing ultra-low sulphur diesel, backed by numerous industrial references worldwide and designed to offer operational flexibility, reliability and improved project economics. YPF’s decision was influenced by Axens' prior modular project deliveries in Argentina.
Source: Axens
