12/06/2025
We are proud to showcase EKME's landmark project: Fabrication of a Gas Dehydration Unit based on Drizo HPTM Technology, delivered in 10 modular packages for the KEP1B/61C Project at KPO’s field in Karachaganak, Kazakhstan.
✅ Client: AXENS s.a.
✅ End User: Karachaganak Petroleum Operating KPO b.v.
✅ Destination: Karachaganak field, Kazakhstan
✅ Gas Treatment Capacity: Minimum 12 MMSm³/d
✅ Scope: Fabrication, complete assembly and FAT of the Process Unit, and disassembly into10 modules, including the supply of16 Pressure Vessels and 5 S&T HEXs, manufactured by EKME.
Total Package (Gas Dehydration Unit) Dimensions: 30mx30mx15m (LxWxH),
Weight: over 600 tons
This technically demanding and innovative project is a testament to EKME’s expertise in modular plant assembly—a rapidly evolving approach in global plant construction. The video below captures the entire process: from design and fabrication to assembly, disassembly, and final shipment.
With extensive experience in delivering modularized solutions to major clients in the Oil & Gas sector, EKME has the capability to execute such large-scale projects either within its Main Fabrication Shop in Thessaloniki or within its Port Assembly Yards adjacent to the Port of Thessaloniki.
We would like to thank AXENS s.a. for their continued trust and excellent cooperation. This is the last in a long series of successful partnership with AXENS, a leader in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical engineering, with an extensive portfolio in new age environmental technologies and process licensing solutions.
Special thanks to EKME’s team:
Project Manager: Kostas Laskaridis
Construction Manager: Vasilis Karachontzitis
Deputy Manager: Asterios Doumpiotis
Head Foreman : Ioannis Tsakmakidis
and all our staff for successfully and safely carrying out the project.
🎥 Watch the video to explore the full journey of this advanced modular unit.
Special thanks to Vasilis Karachontzitis for his valuable contribution in the making of the video: timelapse footage recording, shooting, editing and selection of the musical theme. Amazing job!
Video Production: https://www.ontimeproductions.gr/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byhA8UHEsGo
We are proud to showcase EKME's landmark project: Fabrication of a Gas Dehydration Unit based on Drizo HPTM Technology, delivered in 10 modular packages for ...