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| Skanska to construct oil refinery unit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swedish construction firm Skanska has been awarded a contract to construct the first phase of a new refinery for crude oil in Brazil. The total contract value is USD 623 M, of which Skanska's share is 40 percent, corresponding to about USD 250 M, or about SEK 1.8 billion. The customer is Petrobras, one of the world's leading energy companies and one of Skanska's repeat customers. Skanska will head the consortium responsible for design, detailed engineering executions and construction of the facilities, including electromechanical installations. The contract also encompasses the procurement of material and equipment and Skanska will also provide assistance in connection with start up and operation. The facilities at Petrobras Petrochemical Complex, Comperj, will cover an area of 45 square kilometers and will be operational during 2013. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |