Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors play a critical role in LNG terminal projects, not only in delivering complex infrastructure on time and on budget, but also in ensuring environmental compliance and risk control.
Among the many environmental responsibilities EPC contractors manage, oil spill response planning and equipment selection is a key requirement — especially for marine-facing LNG terminals.
This article explains how EPC contractors evaluate and select oil spill response equipment for LNG terminal projects, and what suppliers must understand to meet EPC expectations.
Unlike terminal operators, EPC contractors are responsible for design execution, temporary operations, and regulatory acceptance during the project lifecycle.
When selecting oil spill response equipment, EPC contractors typically focus on:
In short, EPCs are not looking for “products only” — they are looking for solutions that fit the project workflow.
EPC contractors do not start by choosing absorbents or booms — they start with risk mapping.
Typical spill risk scenarios assessed include:
Each scenario defines what type of response equipment is required, where it must be placed, and how fast it must be deployed.
For LNG terminals with marine interfaces, oil containment booms are a mandatory element in most EPC spill response plans.
EPC contractors typically evaluate booms based on:
During construction, EPCs often prefer robust, easy-to-deploy boom systems that can be rapidly installed or removed without specialized vessels.
While booms protect the environment at a macro level, absorbents handle the daily realities of construction work.
EPC contractors typically specify:
Oil-only absorbents are preferred because they do not absorb water, reducing waste volume and disposal costs.
One of the most overlooked factors is that EPC contractors evaluate suppliers, not just equipment.
Key supplier criteria often include:
For EPCs, a supplier who understands project timelines and approval processes is often more valuable than the lowest-priced option.
EPC contractors must also consider what happens after project completion.
Selecting spill response equipment that can transition from construction to operation reduces duplication and cost.
For LNG terminal projects, EPC contractors are not simply checking a compliance box.
They are looking for oil spill response solutions that:
Suppliers who understand this mindset become project partners, not just vendors.
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