Sarens has transported a carbon capture and storage component for a CCS project in Scotford, Alberta, for Shell.
With the project commencing in October 2024, Sarens transported and installed an amine absorber, an amine stripper, and a quench tower.
Prior to this, Sarens used the planning phase to tackle key logistical challenges which included de-energising transmission lines, removing railway arms, along with assessing bridge capacities to guarantee safe passage of the equipment. The company also removed and lifted overhead power lines, which required 45 days’ notice.
Sarens used two Kamag K25 platform trailers with bolsters made up of a total of 56 axle lines, across an eight-hour transport via local highways. Weighing 866,000 lbs (401.9 tonnes), the heaviest component navigated tight corners, railway crossings, and power lines while following Alberta Transportation’s guidelines.
Spanning eight days, three columns were set in place at the Scotford site. The amine absorber, measuring nearly 235 ft and now standing as the tallest structure on site, was erected using Sarens’ CC6800 crane and its CC2800 crane as the tail crane. The amine stripper and quench tower were both moved on site using a fleet of 24 lines of K24 SPMTs.
In December 2024, Sarens transported essential equipment for the Utorogu gas plant in Nigeria.
