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BHTS Base Oils Differentiation

BHTS offers a complete line of lube services for customers including:

  • Initial Consultation – Determine client objectives and outline development programs to meet objectives
  • Feasibility Studies – Compare alternatives to optimize lube plant configuration, develop project scope, prepare cost estimates and perform economic analysis;  valid for grassroots and revamp projects
  • Laboratory Pilot Plant Studies – Obtain design data on client feedstocks and predict yields and quality based on actual experimental results;  develop recommended operating conditions; perform crude evaluations for lube potential
  • Process License Packages – Develop detailed process design information including design basis, process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances, equipment data sheets, relief load analysis and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Detailed Engineering – Support client EPC contractor by reviewing engineering documents, HAZOP participation, audit plant facilities during construction;  Bechtel can also offer EPC services directly to the client
  • Operator Training – Provide client personnel with classroom as well as on-site training
  • Startup and Commissioning – Provide operator support during startup, conduct performance test runs
  • Technical Services – Post startup unit audits and troubleshooting


BHTS in collaboration with Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) can offer Group II and Group III solutions using CLG hydroprocessing technology to complement existing solvent based lube technology

BHTS has ready access to Bechtel’s worldwide specialists in mechanical equipment design, materials engineering, project management, cost control and procurement