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Oil & Gas Industry Support › Sub-Category 06

Refinery Turnaround
& Shutdown
Support (T&I)

Plant turnaround (T&I), refinery shutdowns, scheduled maintenance windows, emergency response, brownfield modifications & project execution — complete turnkey shutdown packages covering planning, manpower mobilisation, tools/equipment, spares, HSE compliance, scope execution & close-out reporting.

RefineryT&I
Complete packages
CriticalPath
Schedule mgmt
API510/570/653
Inspection codes
24/7Execution
Round-the-clock
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Shutdown Support (T&I)
Mobile · Heavy-Duty · Trained
API 510 / 570Inspection standards
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ISO 9001Quality system
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HSE AuditPre + during
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Critical PathSchedule mgmt
How It Works

The Workflow — Step by Step

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T&I Planning

Pre-T&I scope definition, JSA register, work-pack preparation, schedule, manpower planning, spares listing, risk assessment

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Pre-Shutdown Mobilisation

Equipment despatch, manpower mobilisation, workshop setup, spares stocking, HSE induction, work-pack distribution

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Shutdown Execution

24/7 execution per work-packs, daily progress tracking, JSA compliance, inspection & testing, supervisor coverage

Quality & Inspection

API 510/570/653 inspection, NDT (UT/MPI/RT), pressure testing, weld inspection, hydrotesting

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Restart & Performance Test

Plant restart, performance testing, troubleshooting, OEM reps coordination, smooth handover to ops

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Close-Out & Lessons Learnt

Final reports, deficiency lists, lessons-learnt session, AMC contract activation, demobilisation

Technical Overview

Specifications & Engineering Details

What's Included in a Vezora Shutdown Support

Our shutdown support scope covers the complete T&I lifecycle — pre-shutdown planning, pre-mobilisation, execution (24/7 with manpower / equipment / spares / supervision), inspection & testing, plant restart support and close-out — turnkey shutdown package, single-vendor accountability.

Shutdown specialists experienced across all major refinery units (CDU, VDU, FCC, hydrotreaters, hydrocracker, reformers, alkylation), petrochemical plants, gas terminals & offshore platforms. Critical-path schedule management ensures shutdowns finish on time, on budget.

  • 📋Pre-T&I planning & work-pack preparation
  • 👷Manpower mobilisation (welders, fitters, etc.)
  • 🚜Equipment fleet (cranes, gen-sets, compressors)
  • ⚙️Spares stocking & logistics
  • API 510/570/653 inspection services
  • 🔬NDT services (UT/MT/PT/RT/PA-UT)
  • 💧Hydrotest pumps & testing services
  • 🛡️HSE supervision & permit-to-work
⚙️Service / Equipment Specifications
Shutdown TypeT&I / scheduled / emergency / brownfield
Refinery UnitsCDU/VDU/FCC/Hydrotreater/Reformer/Alky
Manpower Scale50 – 500+ skilled workers
Duration7 – 60 days typical
Inspection CodesAPI 510/570/653/580 RBI
Mobilisation & HSE
Shutdown Mode24/7 round-the-clock
Equipment MobCranes, gen-sets, compressors, etc.
Spares LogisticsPre-stocked + express despatch
HSE StandardISO 45001, NOC/IOC HSE requirements
InsuranceFull third-party + workers' comp
🏗️Site & Logistics Requirements
Workshop SetupOn-site fabrication & repair
Office SetupSite office, HSE office, planning room
DocumentationDaily / weekly / final reports
DemobilisationEquipment back, site clean-up
Key Features & African-Market Benefits

Why Vezora Stands Apart in O&G

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African Refinery Experience

Active across Egyptian Suez refineries, Nigerian Port Harcourt, Tanzanian / Mozambique downstream — proven African shutdown experience.

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Complete T&I Packages

Single contract covers planning + manpower + equipment + spares + inspection — no scope gaps, no inter-contractor finger-pointing.

Critical-Path Schedule

Primavera P6 / MS Project schedule management — daily progress, milestone tracking, schedule integrity through demobilisation.

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HSE-First Execution

Zero-incident HSE culture, daily safety meetings, JSA compliance, permit-to-work — meeting NOC/IOC HSE standards.

API-Certified Inspection

API 510/570/653 inspectors on-site for vessel / piping / tank inspection during T&I — credible inspection reports.

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Emergency Response Capable

Rapid mobilisation for unplanned shutdowns & emergencies — pre-vetted manpower & equipment available within 48 hours.

Service Range & Configurations

Choose the Right Configuration for Your Project

Size Type Configuration Footprint Best For Tag
MiniShutdown7 days50 manpowerSmall unitEntry
StandardT&I14–21 days100 manpowerSingle unitStarter
Multi-UnitT&I21–30 days200 manpower2–3 unitsPopular
MajorRefinery T&I30–45 days300 manpowerMajor refineryPopular
MegaRefinery T&I45–60 days500+ manpowerMega refineryIndustrial
EmergencyResponse48 hr mobVariableUnplanned shutdownEnterprise

* Shutdown duration depends on refinery units, scope & complexity. Major T&I typically every 4–6 years; mini windows annually.

Shutdown Service Categories

Vezora handles every shutdown scenario — from mini scheduled windows to mega refinery T&I — with complete turnkey packages covering planning, execution & close-out.

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Refinery T&I

Major refinery turnarounds — 30–60 days, 300–500+ manpower, full scope.

MajorT&I
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Scheduled Maintenance

Annual or quarterly scheduled maintenance windows — 7–21 days.

SchedMaint.
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Emergency Response

48-hour mobilisation for unplanned shutdowns & equipment failures.

Emer48 hr
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Brownfield Mods

Plant modifications & expansions during shutdown — tie-ins, hot-tap.

BrownMods
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Pre-T&I Planning

Standalone pre-T&I planning, work-pack preparation, schedule.

Pre-T&IPlanning
Applications & Industries

Who Uses Our Shutdown Support?

From mini 7-day scheduled windows to mega 60-day refinery T&I projects — our shutdown support serves every African downstream operator & petrochemical plant.

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Refineries (Major T&I) Complete refinery T&I packages — CDU, VDU, FCC, hydrotreaters — 30–60 day execution windows.
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Petrochemical Plants Petrochem T&I — ethylene crackers, polymerisation units, fertiliser plants — specialised manpower & spares.
Gas Terminals LNG / LPG terminal shutdowns — vapouriser maintenance, compressor overhaul, storage tank inspection.
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Offshore Platforms Offshore platform shutdowns — production platform, FPSO, gas processing facility — POB-restricted operations.
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Emergency Response Rapid mobilisation for unplanned shutdowns — equipment failures, weather-related, regulatory.
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Brownfield Modifications Plant modifications during shutdown — tie-ins, hot-tap, capacity upgrades, debottlenecking.

Why Choose Vezora

50+ O&G SitesSupported across Africa
5-Day QuoteDetailed proposals fast
24/7 ResponseEmergency support
HSE-FirstISO 45001, NEBOSH IGC

Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001:2015Quality Management System
ISO 45001Occupational Safety
API 510 / 570Inspection standards
ASME IXWelding qualification

Typical Project Timeline

Quote & Proposal2–5 Days
Mobilisation Planning2–4 Weeks
Site Mobilisation1–2 Weeks
Project ExecutionProject-Specific
Emergency Response48 hr Mobilisation
Request a Quote

Get a Shutdown Support Proposal Within 5 Working Days

Tell us your refinery, T&I scope, schedule & HSE requirements — our O&G T&I team will respond with planning approach, manpower scale, equipment list, schedule & commercial proposal within 5 working days.

  • No obligation, no cost — just a detailed proposal
  • Response within 5 working days (48hr for emergency)
  • 🌍Adapted to your country, NOC/IOC HSE standards
  • 🔧Full mobilisation, execution & demobilisation
  • 💰Fixed-price or T&M pricing — your choice

Shutdown Support Enquiry

Fill in your details and we'll respond within 5 working days with shutdown planning & full proposal.

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