{"id":51988,"date":"2026-05-26T10:35:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kraftanlagen.com\/?p=51988"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:17:00","slug":"from-crude-oil-refineries-to-production-facilities-for-low-carbon-products-learn-how-kraftanlagen-supports-industrial-companies-in-their-transformation-as-a-general-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kraftanlagen.com\/en\/from-crude-oil-refineries-to-production-facilities-for-low-carbon-products-learn-how-kraftanlagen-supports-industrial-companies-in-their-transformation-as-a-general-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"From crude oil refineries to production facilities for low-carbon products: Learn how Kraftanlagen supports industrial companies in their transformation as a general contractor."},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]T<\/span>he chemical and petrochemical industries are currently undergoing profound transformations. There are many challenges: existing infrastructure must be used intelligently and efficiently, emissions must be reduced, and new value must be created. As a long-standing partner of Shell, Kraftanlagen Energies & Services supports this transition from planning to implementation.<\/p>\n

A project at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Wesseling shows that transformation can succeed in the real world. Kraftanlagen Energies & Services, the general contractor, is building a Base Oil Distillation Unit (BODU) that will enable the production of high-quality base oils, including those that meet the Medical White Oil purity standard, for applications such as medical and cosmetic products, as well as sustainable lubricants.<\/p>\n

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The project objective:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The project aims to upgrade the existing refinery infrastructure to ensure its future viability and facilitate industrial value creation amid the energy transition. The base oil distillation unit allows for continued use of the hydrocracker in producing high-quality base oils and significantly contributes to decarbonization via innovative electric process technology.<\/p>\n

 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”30605″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]In November 2024, the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland handed over the construction site for the new crude oil distillation plant to Kraftanlagen Energies & Services in the presence of Wesseling Mayor Ralph Manzke and Bernhard Ripp, Deputy District Administrator for the Rhein-Erft district. \/ <\/em>\u00a9 Shell Deutschland GmbH<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”50692″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

\u00a9Shell Deutschland GmbH <\/em><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n


\nOur services: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kraftanlagen Energies & Services is serving as the general contractor for the project’s full implementation.
\nIn collaboration with our subsidiary ECM<\/strong><\/a>, we oversee the planning, project management, construction, and installation of the entire facility.
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November 2024:
\nHandover of the construction site to Kraftanlagen Energies & Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n
In November 2024, Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland handed over the construction site for the new base oil distillation plant to Kraftanlagen Energies & Services. Wesseling Mayor Ralph Manzke and Bernhard Ripp, the deputy district administrator of the Rhein-Erft district, were present.<\/div>\n
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Februar 2025:
\nDelivery and installation of the stripper and vacuum columns<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The successful delivery and installation of the 37-meter-tall stripper column and the 54-meter-tall vacuum column marked a major milestone in the project. Despite significant logistical and technical challenges, manufacturing, heavy lifting, maritime transport, foundation preparation, and assembly were all precisely coordinated and completed on schedule.<\/p>\n

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In awarding the contract for the R3 Base Oilproject, we were particularly impressed by the industrial services provider's expertise in the field of decarbonisation and its geographical proximity. With Kraftanlagen as a partner, we can be sure that we will have experienced specialists and qualified installation personnel on site at all times, both during the planning phase and at the end of the project.\u201d`” name=”Amu Arenja” subtitle=”Projektleiter bei Shell”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” left_margin=”20″ right_margin=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”51895″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\u00a9Shell Deutschland GmbH <\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” left_margin=”20″ right_margin=”20″ column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

September 2025:<\/strong>
\nDelivery of the E-Heater<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Construction of the Base Oil Distillation Unit (BODU) at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rhineland continued according to schedule with the delivery of the first components for the electric process furnace. As the general contractor, Kraftanlagen Energies & Services is responsible for integrating the E-Heater, an electrically powered component, into the overall plant. Kraftanlagen is also overseeing the engineering, delivery, and installation of the E-Heater. The E-Heater replaces conventional natural gas heating systems, which requires more careful planning and integration into the process. With the start of the installation phase, the project is moving into the next EPC construction phase.<\/p>\n

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April 2026:<\/strong>
\nCompletion of steel construction and completion of the analysis building<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The completion of the steel framework for the Base Oil Distillation Unit is another key milestone. Standing approximately 55 meters tall, the steel framework forms the structural backbone of the plant and provides the load-bearing foundation for installing the process equipment. Additionally, completing this phase ensures safe and efficient operations during subsequent project phases.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the analysis facility has been completed and will be responsible for continuous process and quality monitoring. The next visible step will be constructing the pipe bridge between the electric process furnace and the BODU plant.<\/p>\n

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