What are Petrochemical Refineries?
Petrochemical refineries are companies that manufacture petrochemicals or petroleum distillates. These are chemical products made out of petroleum or fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas as raw material.Because of the delicate nature of petrochemical refineries, safety is of the utmost importance in their demolition and dismantlement. Petrochemicals are highly flammable and can be toxic, posing numerous hazards in their handling. This type of work requires extreme caution and attention to detail, and should only be handled by qualified professionals.Refineries are complex facilities, so at LCDC, we study the buildings, the machinery, the surrounding area, and other important factors that should be considered before we begin our work. We are meticulous in our research.Our team of specialists includes civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety engineers, as well as expert technicians and other professionals. We work jointly to create a plan for each project in order to avoid unwanted surprises. We ensure we know the correct approach to take before we proceed.Although we have broad experience in this industry and have been keeping clients satisfied for almost 50 years, we never take our preparations or procedures for granted, and we never take short cuts.Our attention to detail and insistence on safety is how we became and how we maintain our position as industry leaders.Our team of reliable experts has handled clients all over America, Canada, and the Caribbean. Our repeat clients are proof of customer satisfaction and their trust in LCDC.Our goal is to always be improving our service, to bring the highest level of skill and safety to every project, and to continue to grow our already-long list of satisfied customers.
GB Biosciences
Houston, TX
Dismantlement of arsonates unit for re-assembling and shipment to Mexico, including all equipment, piping, structural steel, tanks, valves, etc.
Citgo Petroleum Corp- Lake Charles Refinery
Lake Charles, LA
Mechanical demolition of ARU process unit, including removal of concrete slabs and equipment supports.
Chalmette Refining
Chalmette, LA
Demolition of catalytic cracking unit and associated process equipment, including crane lifts of the reactor and regenerator vessels utilizing a 500-ton hydraulic crane.
Dupont Chemicals
LaPort, TX
Mechanical demolition of spent acid furnace and associated framing and duct.
ISP
Calvert City, KY
Demolition of B1D/B3D chemical processing units, salvaging equipment for shipment to China; asbestos abatement.
KTI Fish
Rosemont, MN
Dismantlement of nitric acid and ammonia nitrate units including 200 prill tower to re-erection.
Exxon Co. USA
Pueblo, CO
Asbestos abatement and demolition of the mineral seal sulfiner unit.
Star Enterprise
Port Arthur, TX
Complete demolition and asbestos abatement of Hellgate Generating Station.
Conoco
Egan, LA
Demolition and asbestos removal of gas processing plant.
Chevron, USA
Charleston, SC
Demolition and removal of tanks, piping, and miscellaneous equipment from light products tank yard.
Exxon Co. USA
Pelham Manor, NY
Demolition of tank farm including removal of all underground pipe and site restoration.
Jacobs Engineering
Guam
Demolition by shearing 12-40,000 fuel storage tanks, concrete dikes, piping, grading, and seeding Anderson AF Base.
Dow Chemical
Plaquemine, LA
Partial dismantling of process unit adjacent to operating unit.
Duratube Limited
Casper, WY
Dismantlement of complete AMOCO refinery for re-assembly overseas, packaging and loading equipment, and demolition of remaining structures, including environmental remediation.
Flying J.
Cody, WY
Complete demolition and asbestos abatement at Yellowstone Refining Co, OK Husky Refinery.
Monsanto
Luling, LA
Demolish 2-60’ x 100’ storage tanks, two spheres 50’ in diameter, and process piping.
Arizona Chemical
Picayune, MS
Mechanical shear demolition of storage tanks and associated piping.
Montell, USA
Westlake, LA
Demolition of warehouse and propylene tank farm, including the marketing selling and transporting of 2-90,000 gallon high-pressure, propylene tanks.
LCDC offers all the services mentioned above and more. Let us know what your company’s needs are, and we will do our best to accommodate you. With almost 50 years of industry experience, you can be certain your project will be in the most capable hands.
The demolition industry helps communities reinvent and reimagine their future. LCDC delivers every demolition and dismantling project with precision engineering, technical expertise, and a steadfast commitment to safety.
LCDC specializes in turnkey plant dismantling solutions that transform retired facilities into recovered value. Through careful planning, skilled execution, and strategic asset recovery, we maximize returns from scrap metals, equipment, and reusable materials. Backed by decades of experience, our team safely and efficiently manages every phase of the dismantling process while minimizing environmental impact and operational risk.
When critical assets reach the end of their useful life or no longer fit operational needs, LCDC delivers value through expert asset recovery solutions. From industrial machinery and office equipment to complete facility decommissioning, we provide surgical removal and recovery services designed to maximize returns, streamline transitions, and unlock hidden value from idle assets.
Whether the project involves the purchase and relocation of a single process unit or an entire industrial facility, demolition and dismantling activities must be executed with exceptional precision and attention to detail. Industrial structures are often highly specialized and complex, requiring careful planning, technical expertise, and a thorough understanding of operational and structural intricacies to ensure a safe and efficient project outcome.
Environmental remediation involves the removal and treatment of contaminants from environmental media, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water. LCDC provides comprehensive remediation solutions designed to mitigate environmental risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare sites for redevelopment, asset recovery, or closure.
