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ALE LIFT 3,000T THE WORLDS
...to the March edition of the ALE newsletter, with
the latest news to keep you informed of our activities HEAVIEST CRANE LIFT
around the world.
It is fantastic that ALEs R&D team are celebrating their 10-year anniversary.
We have come so far in the last decade; we have seen multiple world records
broken, new innovations developed and awards won. Some of the innovations,
like the AL.SK crane fleet, have continued to push the boundaries, not only
of ALEs capabilities, but of heavylifting technology in the industry. This is
evident in recent projects in Brazil, where we have performed the
heaviest-ever commercial lift whilst using the AL.SK350 (oil and gas
sector), and in London (civil sector), where we have provided an
alternative cost and time effective technical solution, only achievable
by using these cranes. We are confident that these crane have
numerous applications within multiple sectors and segments.
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ALE LIFT 3,000T THE WORLDS HEAVIEST LAND BASED CRANE LIFT ALE WIND TECHNICIANS TRAINED TO GWO
ALE has performed the worlds heaviest commercial lift using a land We are proud that our client has been able to benefit so much from STANDARDS
based mobile crane, whilst executing an FPSO (Floating Production, this, with significant cost and schedule reduction as well as reduced
ALEs wind turbine electromechanical installation technicians have been trained
Storage and Offloading) integration project in Brazil. man-hours, and we thank them for this bold step. It is fantastic for us
according to the standards of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), an institution
to break another world first and it will be exciting to see what more
ALE used its AL.SK350 crane to lift the M9 module, weighing a that develops training standards in the wind industry.
the crane and the team will achieve in the future. This has definitely
total of over 3,000t, using its 4,000t winch system and high speed
set the benchmark. ALEs dedicated wind technicians have attended a specific training course
slew system. The crane was positioned at a radius of 86m and ALE
including different training modules, as provided by a certified GWO Training
completed the lifting operation ahead of schedule. ALEs AL.SK350 crane was rigged in its current biggest configuration
institution.
with 49m ballast radius and 4,000t ballast. The main boom is a 130m
In addition to other heavy lifts of 2,073t and 2,089t, this was part
long A-frame design on a very stable 18m wide base. The crane is ALE as a wind EPC the wind energy sector is a major industry for ALE and our
of a four-month project where ALE was contracted to lift and install
equipped with a 4,000t main winch system and 600t auxiliary quick priority is to invest in training to ensure our technicians are always developing
approximately 40 modules, weighing a total of over 36,000t, onto the
winch system. For heavier loads up to 5,000t, a strand jack lifting and regularly trained to best serve our clients, said Carlos Moreno, Commercial
P-74 FPSO vessel in the south of Brazil.
system can be installed. Manager Wind Energy Installation.
MARKET LEADING
With its 354,000tm load moment capacity, it is the largest capacity As ALE take on enhanced scopes within the wind farm developments and as clients increasingly expect higher quality and safer standards
Michael Birch, Regional Director UK & Projects, commented: crane in the market by a significant margin and its huge lifting across wind projects worldwide, we wanted all of our technicians to be fully trained and certified to the GWO training standards so they have
ALE is a dynamic and innovative business that is constantly pushing capabilities enables clients to construct equipment for lifting weighing the assurance that the same standards will be applied globally. By achieving this qualification, it demonstrates our technicians capabilities and
the boundaries. Its not by luck that we have reached this milestone; heavier than ever before. This delivers savings for our clients in the consistency when working on all wind installation projects.
we have a market leading engineering and operations team, and it is project schedule.
testament to their hard work and skill that we have achieved a 3,000t
lift in this environment. The project completed in January 2017.
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The transformer, weighing 231t, was moved in three stages over three
ALE INSTALLS SAUDI ARABIAS FIRST-EVER WIND TURBINE days, from Stafford to Congleton, then to Kelsall and, finally, to Ellesmere
ALE has completed the whole turnkey solution to install the first-ever team of wind installation technicians from ALEs South Africa branch, Port ready for its onward shipment.
wind turbine in Saudi Arabia. to handle and mechanically and electrically install the wind turbine into
The transformer was transported using 24 axle lines of the new widening
its final position.
Starting in January, ALE was contracted for the transportation, trailers, narrowed in, with an AL34 girder frame.
erection and installation of one 2.75-120 wind turbine at a wind farm We are proud to be responsible for installing Saudi Arabias first wind
Tom Irvine, Senior Project Manager, said: The trailers can be used in two
in Huraymila, around 80km north of Riyadh. turbine. This is a major milestone not only in the countrys renewable
different ways, narrowed in and widened out. By keeping them narrowed
involvement, but also showcases our capabilities in offering the full TCI
ALE received the wind turbine components from a vessel at the in and using these under a girder frame, it showcases their flexibility and
package to internally-recognised standards, explained Andrew Spink,
Jubail Industrial Port and transported them over 600km to Huraymila, usability with different transport options.
General Manager for ALEs branch in Saudi Arabia.
using a combination of conventional trailers and a blade trailer.
The widening trailers were launched in May at an exclusive client event
The blades measured up to 60m long, making the transportation We can utilise the most effective equipment and the some of the most
in Staffordshire, UK. The trailers can be narrowed in or widened to 4.3m
particularly challenging. highly qualified technicians in the industry to come together and deliver
whilst loaded, making these the only trailers of their kind in the UK.
this turnkey solution.
Once the components arrived on site, they were offloaded using ALEs
crawler and mobile cranes, ready for final wind turbine assembly. This is the first of three renewables contracts for ALEs Saudi Arabia
branch, with the delivery of equipment for two solar energy power
ACCESS TO EXPERTISE
plants currently ongoing.
ALE utilised their expertise from the ALEs dedicated wind division, a ALE AT FINAL STAGES OF ONE OF THE WORLDS LARGEST OFFSHORE PROJECTS
ALE is approaching the final stages of its load-out operations for the During this project, ALE has used 40 252 axle lines of SPMT to
Upper Zakum 750 Island Surface Facilities (UZ750) Project, one of perform the transportation and load-out operations.
the worlds largest offshore oil field projects based 84km offshore,
The UZ750 project is currently under construction offshore in Abu
northwest of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dhabi. The project involves the construction of four artificial islands,
ALE secured the scope to deliver almost 100 different modules to the central island will house the processing facilities and north, west
the north, south, central and west islands of the Zakum oil field, the and south islands will act as satellite platforms. The oil field is set to
second largest field in the Arabian Gulf and the fourth largest oil field increase the overall oil production capacity of the UAE by 750,000
in the world. barrels of oil per day in 2017, which will be sustainable for 25 years.
The modules consist of a variety of pipe racks, process modules, TURNKEY CAPABILITIES
buildings and substations, weighing between 120t 4,700t and some
Sachin Kumar, Project Engineer for ALE, said: It is fantastic to be
modules measuring over 50m long. ALE are contracted to deliver
involved in one of the worlds largest offshore projects. The challenge
these from various fabrication yards in the Arabian Gulf, to the project
scope of transporting such heavy and abnormally-sized loads by land
site on the Zakum islands.
and sea, has meant that we are combining different techniques and
BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES GLOBALLY AVAILABLE equipment. During the project, ALE has set very high standard of
ALE INSTALL SIEMENS 1,000TH TURBINE IN QATAR safety whilst showcasing our turnkey capabilities. As we progress
ALE deployed a variety of different techniques, including engineering,
ALE has installed the 1,000th gas turbine for Siemens as part of the Vincent Beentjes, Project Manager for ALE, said: ALEs Qatar with the project, we look to continue these standards and we are on
weighing, land and marine transportation, load-ins, load-outs and
Um Al Houl power station project in Doha, Qatar. crew and ALEs Abu Dhabi installation crew worked on this project schedule to complete the delivery of all items in the next few months.
installations. Furthermore, ALE will be utilising a range of transport
collectively, ensuring that the gas turbine was installed safely and equipment including weightors, SPMTs, conventional trailers and The final portion of modules for the west island are remaining and the
The global heavy-lifting contractors secured the scope to transport and
successfully. We are really pleased with how effectively all teams external/internal ballast systems. project is expected to finish mid-2017.
install six gas turbines and gas turbine generators as well four steam
worked together on this milestone installation and are delighted that
turbines and three steam generators weighing 327t and 155t, at the Operations commenced in October 2015 and since then, ALE has
the client has recognised our safety efforts, by awarding certificates to
Um Al Houl site. delivered all 29 modules offshore to the south island and 38 modules
individual crew members.
The components are being transported from Mesaieed Port to out of 40 for the north island, with the final 26 awaiting delivery for the
ALE commenced the project in April 2016, with 16 installations west island.
the project site in Al Wakrah, Doha, Qatar using 24 axle lines of
completed so far. The project is expected to finish in May 2017.
conventional trailers in a configuration of 4 file 12.
The gas turbine, weighing 306t, was lifted and installed using ALEs
Lift n Lock system. The same method is being used for all remaining
gas turbines.
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ALE REACHES FIRST MILESTONE FOR YAMAL LNG PROJECT IN BELGIUM LONDONS LARGEST CAPACITY CRANE
ALE is currently contributing to the transshipment operations of the forward to the successful completion of the logistics phase of the READY FOR LIFTING AT EARLS COURT
Yamal LNG Projects Modular Intermediate Storage Yard (MISY) at the Yamal LNG project, which has demonstrated our ability to manage a Construction of Londons largest crane now complete
Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. project-specific joint venture and a wide-ranging scope of work.
Lifting of 80t 1,500t portal beams above district lines is to
ALEs scope on Yamal LNG project encompasses services for: ALEs Global Project Division Director, Toby Allin, said: We were very begin within weeks
Load-in of modules shipped from Asian fabrication yards honoured to lead the joint venture company that was selected to set up
Innovative lifting method cuts time of enabling work by two years
Jack-down and storage of the modules in a dedicated laydown yard and manage the MISY facility for the Yamal LNG Project. This has given
Load-out of the modules for onward shipment to Sabetta us the opportunity to work closely with our client, in order to provide an The AL.SK190 heavy lifting crane, Londons largest capacity crane,
integrated logistics solution that satisfies our clients needs in terms of is now ready to begin work on site at Earls Court.
ALE are also leading a specifically-created joint venture company
interface management and responsiveness. We believe that this is an Demolition of the former exhibition centres to ground level is complete
with Iemants and ICO to manage the MISY contract. Iemants is an
innovative model for future, major projects to emulate. after two years of intensive work on site, managed by Capcos
international steel construction company with a proven track record
in the engineering, production, delivery and assembly of mainly heavy, YAMAL LNG is an integrated project encompassing natural gas construction partner, Keltbray. The crane is the most visible part of
technically complex and architectonic steel constructions and ICO is production, liquefaction and shipping. It requires the construction of a the important site preparation that will take place throughout 2017 to
a world leading terminal operator for roll-on/roll-off cargo and serves liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Sabetta on the Yamal peninsula and prepare the site for future construction.
an extensive network of shipping companies all over the world. will have an output capacity of around 16.5 million tons per year, using The AL.SK190 crane will carefully lift 61 portal beams out from over the
the South Tambey Field as a resource base. As part of the project London Underground lines that lie below the former exhibition centres.
The joint venture has provided a wide range of services which include:
execution, Yamgaz, the joint venture led by TechnipFMC with JGC The large concrete beams supported the weight of the exhibition centre
Project commercial management and administration and Chiyoda, designing and constructing the LNG plant, required an and need to be removed to enable development on site.
Project documentation control intermediate storage yard for both modules and breakbulk equipment The smallest beam is 80t with the largest beam weighing 1,500t, the
QA/QC management items which are transhipped to Sabetta during the winter period with same as 118 London buses. This crane was specifically chosen as the
HSE management specific polar class vessels. optimum engineering solution and the method has been designed
Fabrication of new grillages and seafastening to minimise the impact on local residents, to help reduce the carbon timescale considerably. With the successful demolition of the former
Refurbishment of existing grillages for future re-use footprint of the project and will significantly shorten the project timescales. exhibition centres last year the lifting of the large portal beams is the
Deck cleaning of all the modular carrier vessels
The crane is 120m high (more than twice the height of Nelsons next big task at Earls Court as we prepare the site for construction.
Project material transshipment (break bulk cargo reception,
Column) and is the largest capacity lifting crane ever to be used in The project team has worked tirelessly to ensure the most appropriate
tracking and tallying, storage on a dedicated yard and warehouse) technology was chosen and implemented in order to minimise
London. The crane will operate only on the Earls Court site and will
Yard facilities (offices, canteen and warehouses) disruption to our neighbours.
not oversail any of the nearby properties.
Port services (four dedicated berths, clearing for vessels entering,
mooring, shifting and departing from the port) Speaking about the progress on the site, Mike Hood, Group Giovanni Alders, Sales Manager, Global Projects Division for ALE said:
Forwarding agent Development Director, Capco said: We are making good progress at Operationally, this crane can perform lifts previously unachievable and
Earls Court to prepare the site for construction of new homes and the reinforces the innovation seen throughout the whole project. We are
Security in all project areas including ISPS (International Ship and
new park. The heavy lifting crane is the most visible part of this work looking forward to progressing with the project and executing the first lift.
Port Facility Security) compliancy
and will be part of the London skyline for the next year. We know there The first lifts will take place in late March 2017. The lifting of the portal
ALEs and the joint ventures Project Director, Filippo Anello, said: is huge interest in the crane and we are encouraging people to visit the beams will occur overnight in engineering hours after the last District
We have been working on this project since the very early preparation Earls Court Project Rooms for our monthly open day to find out more. Line train has passed through the tunnels underneath the beams. Work
stages in 2015, and it is fantastic to see how much we have achieved is expected to conclude by the end of 2017 when the crane will be
ALE INNOVATION WITHIN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION MARKET
at this milestone one year after. Im extremely proud of the teamwork dismantled and leave Earls Court.
and professionalism shown during the execution of the project, as David Rowe, Technical Manager for Keltbray, the specialist contractor
well as the effective synergy and partnership with our client. We look overseeing the site works at Earls Court added: By utilising this The Earls Court development, led by Capital & Counties Properties PLC
crane and lifting method, disruption is minimised and the cranes high will create 8,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs as well as a new High
capacity and precision lifting technology will reduce the overall project Street and a new five-acre park in London.
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Q: Describe your role and what it involves? Q: How has the branch changed since you
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s the branchs General Manager, I oversee have worked here?
the management of the team which is made A: I joined the Thailand branch almost one
of 80 personnel. I am responsible for the year ago and have seen some positive
P&L and the overall performance of the changes. We are really driving sales as
business. The role is very diverse and can part of our strategy to get the ALE name
be very challenging too. It is great to have out into the local market in Thailand. We
the opportunity to work in the ALE business have increased our bid base and chased
in Asia and be exposed to a new market and important tenders aggressively and as
culture. a result we are picking up work in both
existing and new sectors. Thailand is a
Q: What is a typical day like? good hub for other countries in the region
ALE GIVE WEIGHTY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS A: T
here really is no typical day. I have been such as, Laos and Myanmar, and our aim is
focussed on winning new business recently, to develop in those countries and support
Over the last year, ALE has given thousands in monetary donations learning. The branch also donated a wendy house to be used as a them from our base in Rayong.
so a lot of my time has been dedicated to
or gifts to charities and good causes across the world. ALE has almost classroom at the Kids of the King school in the Strand, as well as
client and site visits as well as reviewing
40 branches worldwide and individual branches make their own sponsored an under 20s local rugby team with kit. Q: What do you enjoy most about working
proposals. We are a projects-focussed
decisions as to which local causes and charitable organisations they for ALE?
In the UK, a monetary donation was made to Staffordshire Womens business in Thailand and I remain involved
would like to support.
Aid and ALE employees donated dozens of Christmas gifts for the at all stages of the project. We are also A: ALE is very much a people focussed
ALEs Thailand branch has donated two computers, a printer, books, women and children in the refuge. developing the day market work to ensure business and most of the work we do is a
and stationery to a local school in Northern Thailand. Ban Thung we have a diverse business that doesnt result of a positive relationship or service
Meanwhile, ALEs joint venture in Canada have provided monetary
Samo School is situated in a village close to where ALE completed the reply on one sector. that has been developed in the past. I
donations to their local Salvation Army and the Canadian Red Cross, in
Khao Kho wind farm project. The gift was donated as a thank you to the also like the fact that it is not a 9-5 in an
aid of the Fort McMurray fire relief. The branch has also sponsored two
community as a whole for their patience whilst ALE performed multiple Q: What is the focus within the region? office-type of environment, and I have
children in Cambodia as part of the ERDO childcare programme. Q: When did you join ALE?
large-cargo convoys passed through its streets during night-time hours. A: Since the oil and gas sector has taken a time on-site with the people that actually
In Spain, ALEs Javier Martinez set up the Fundacin Mari Paz Jimnez A: I joined ALE in 2011, after undertaking a do the job. I dont think there are many
In South Africa, the Cape Town branch donated a Transcutaneous dip, the focus is to try and develop new
Casado to help people and groups suffering from cancer. The branch graduate programme working for a crane other companies that would have provided
Bilirubinometer to the Neonatal Ward at the Tygerberg Childrens markets, particularly renewables. We
regularly raises and donates funds which contribute to training and company in London. Since joining ALEs the opportunities that I have had within my
Hospital. Two ENT sets were also donated to Victoria Hospital and are concentrating on the Transportation,
clinical research. Hixon branch, UK, five years ago Ive first five years at ALE.
two hearScreen kits purchased for a pre-school. This is part of the Cranes and Installation (TCI) packages
grown and developed my skill set and
governments Learning Initiative to test for potential hearing and These are just some of the many causes ALE are happy to support. as well as the maintenance services we
role responsibilities by getting involved
eyesight problems in children so they can overcome struggles in can perform in the renewables industry.
in all aspects of the business. I started
We can offer an end-to-end service
out initially as a Project Manager, before
that eliminates interface risk that the
moving onto sales after two years. I
clients would normally have by splitting
undertook the in-house Leadership
contractors. South East Asia has a high
Development Programme, which helped
demand for power and, as such, we are
develop my skills and aided my transition
seeing a lot of activity with wind farm
to a move to Thailand as a Sales Manager
projects as well as new build power
in 2016. Using my experience throughout
stations.
the different roles, Im now working
as the General Manager for the Thailand
branch in Rayong.
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WORLDWIDE HEAVY TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING
Case studies
Case studies Americas Africa, Caspian and Middle East
INSTALLATION OF TWO FEEDWATER PREHEATERS IN CRDOBA, ARGENTINA TRANSPORTATION OF RIE MODULES AND SUBSTATION, KAZAKHSTAN
OVERVIEW: ALE has completed the transportation, lift and final One of the biggest challenges ALE faced was working in a very OVERVIEW: ALE has successfully completed the transportation The RIEs were transported using 30 axle lines of conventional trailer in
positioning of two feedwater preheaters within the Turbine Building of confined space inside the turbine building. This meant that the of three Out of Gauge (OOG) items, weighing a total of 692t, from the a 3 file 20 configuration. The substation was transported using 36 axle
the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant. This was the final installation for the assembly and measurements had to be accurate. ALE worked to Port of Kuryk to a project plant in Kazakhstan. lines of conventional trailers in a configuration 3 file 24.
Embalse Nuclear Power Plant Life Extension Project, Argentina. tolerances of just 100mm for the rotation and 10mm in the straight
SERVICES REQUIRED: The RIE modules travelled in convoy and the During the move, ALE faced different challenges on route, such as
corridor. When negotiating the curve, a detailed swept path analysis
SERVICES REQUIRED: Each preheater weighed 26t and measured substation separately. The total convoy weighed 1,042t and measured travelling through large, congested cities, lack of paved roads and
was required to ensure precision and safe completion.
10.2m long, 2.3m wide and 2.8m high. as big as 38.65m x 9.56m x 6.2m. This is the widest ever convoy negotiating the steep Manata mountain pass, which had an uphill
ALEs scope took place over three months, completing the final lift in transported on the route between Kuryk and the jobsite. gradient of 15%.
ALE transported the pieces and lifted them using strand jacks and
just four hours and the overall project within the timeframe.
climbing jacking system. ALE also moved the pieces by skidding The cargo travelled a total distance of 11,656 km non-stop. In order to
them using skid beams and performed rotational skidding by using transport such a heavy and large load such a long distance it was only
turntables. To support the preheaters during transport, ALE designed possible due to ALEs advance preparation and considered selection of
and fabricated temporary auxiliary saddles. civil construction companies.
C L I C K H E R E TO S E E M OR E C A SE
S T UD I E S F R O M TH I S R E G I ON
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TOGETHER, WE MAKE THE UNWORKABLE WORK.