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Fig. 5 –Module 2 Model Fig. 6 – Module 2

EPC contractors and Clients on the results of of the modular project of APS, now nearing completion:
modularization and this technique is quite recent in the “Prefabricating modules is an increasingly popular
Oil and Gas sector. However, the number of modular strategy in today’s competitive construction and
projects is increasing and more and more companies upgrade market, which transformed the approach to
are interested in better understanding the potential of building process systems and plants”.
the modular execution mode [3]. He goes on to say:
Modular construction does not come without “With regard to my project, APS prefabrication strategy
drawbacks. has started with a thorough skills assessment. Certainly,
One of the biggest challenges associated with transportation constraint was one of the biggest
prefabricating modules offsite is transportation. challenges. The systems had to be designed into

Fig. 7 – Typical
scheme “Modular VS
Site-built
Construction”
Modules typically consist of multiple pieces of portable skids in order to match the predefined cargo
equipment ancillary piping, control systems and other dimension of 12000x2700x2600 mm. In only a few
components on a single skid, for this reason size and months we succeeded in delivering by railway and
weight can be significant. truck the modules to site. It was an exciting experience
Shipping logistics and transportation form integral parts and today’s results show that APS has great potential”.
of modularization design and are influenced by the
geographical location of the facility, the type of
modularization, and the location of the module Looking at the Russian market

fabrication yard. Oil and gas are the primary assets of Russia in terms of
This issue is also highlighted by the personal experience the government revenue they generate and the stable
of the Project Manager, Mr. Massimo Paris, responsible economic growth and social development that the

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