Preservation During Construction

In large industrial projects—whether offshore platforms, refineries, carbon capture facilities, or energy-from-waste (EfW) plants—construction and installation can take months or even years. Throughout this period, equipment and systems are exposed to weather, humidity, dust, and mechanical risks long before the plant enters operation. Without a structured and professional approach to preservation during construction, costly failures, delays, corrosion issues, and warranty disputes become far more likely.

At Kent Offshore, we help project teams protect critical equipment from day one, ensuring it arrives at commissioning in the same condition the manufacturer intended.

What Is Preservation During Construction?

Preservation during construction is the set of planned activities that prevent damage or deterioration to equipment and materials from the moment they arrive on-site until the project is handed over.

This includes protection against:

Corrosion, moisture, and humidity
Dust, debris, and airborne contaminants
Mechanical damage in laydown areas
Weather exposure
Long storage durations before installation
Incorrect handling or missing maintenance records

Preservation is essential in both offshore and onshore environments—especially in modern industrial projects where equipment complexity, plant size, and construction durations continue to grow.

Why Preservation Matters Across All Sectors

1. Long Construction Timelines

Refineries, petrochemical facilities, carbon capture plants, and EfW projects often have multi-year construction schedules. Equipment may remain unused for long periods, increasing the risk of deterioration.

2. Harsh Environmental Conditions

Offshore assets face salt-laden air and extreme humidity.
Onshore facilities are exposed to dust, pollution, rain, UV, and temperature swings.

Both environments can cause rapid corrosion if equipment is left unprotected.

3. Complex, High-Value Equipment

Industries rely on flawless performance from compressors, pumps, turbines, actuators, instrumentation, and control systems. Even small amounts of corrosion or contamination can lead to major operational issues.

4. Costly Delays at Mechanical Completion and Commissioning

If equipment has degraded during the construction phase, failures typically show up during system testing. This leads to rework, delays, and schedule impacts.

5. Warranty and Compliance Requirements

Manufacturers expect equipment to be protected according to their guidelines. Proper documentation prevents warranty disputes and ensures compliance with project standards.

Industries We Support

Kent Offshore delivers tailored preservation programmes for:

Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) plants
Refineries and Petrochemical Facilities
Energy-from-Waste (EfW) and Waste-to-Energy Plants
Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Energy Transition Projects
Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas
FPSOs, drilling rigs, marine structures, and utilities

Each industry presents unique challenges—our preservation methods are adapted to suit the environment, schedule, and equipment type.

Kent Offshore’s Preservation Services

✔ Detailed Preservation Planning

We build a project-specific preservation plan based on:

Vendor manuals
Criticality of each equipment type
Environmental exposure
Project timelines
International standards (ISO, API, NORSOK, etc.)

✔ Execution by Skilled Technicians

Our preservation teams carry out all required tasks, including:

Installing desiccants and humidity control measures
Rotating shafts and mechanical drives
Protecting open ends, flanges, and sealing surfaces
Applying corrosion inhibitors
Cycling and lubricating valves
Protecting electrical and instrumentation enclosures
Sealing packaging for long-term storage

✔ Digital Tracking and Reporting

We maintain structured logs that give project teams clear visibility into:

What has been preserved
When tasks were performed
Which items need re-preservation
What remains outstanding for handover

This ensures full traceability during audits, inspections, and mechanical completion.

✔ Long-Term Storage Solutions

For equipment stored for six months, a year, or even longer, we apply enhanced preservation techniques to meet vendor warranty requirements and maintain equipment readiness.

Equipment Types That Require Preservation

Compressors, pumps, motors, and other rotating machinery
Valves, actuators, and hydraulic equipment
Electrical switchgear, MCCs, and enclosures
Instrumentation panels and control systems
Process vessels, columns, and heat exchangers
Turbines and generator sets
Carbon capture process modules
Large skids and packaged systems

Anything that can corrode, seize, get contaminated, or degrade requires a structured approach.

Benefits of Professional Preservation

Choosing Kent Offshore helps projects achieve:

Reduced risk of equipment degradation
Improved reliability during commissioning
Lower rework and replacement costs
Compliance with vendor and project standards
Better schedule performance
Longer equipment life and higher operational uptime

Preservation Is Essential to Project Success

Whether your project is an offshore installation or a next-generation energy facility, preservation during construction safeguards your investment throughout the entire build. Kent Offshore provides the expertise, manpower, and systematic controls needed to maintain equipment integrity right up to commissioning and handover.