INNOVATION
A high-reach demolition
excavator fitted with a
hydraulic shear.
PIONEERING
COLD-CUTTING
TECHNOLOGY
By Tarren Bolton | All images by Jet Demolition
Cold-cutting techniques developed by Jet Demolition introduce a new benchmark for health
and safety in the petrochemical industry, which represents a highly volatile and hazardous work
environment.
T
he equipment and methodology
pioneered by Jet Demolition has
the added ‘green’ benefit of limiting
the (generally unavoidable) incidental
contamination of natural resources
caused by less advanced techniques. This
proactive approach has resulted in the
demolition specialist having completed
more than 100 projects for a leading
local petrochemical producer, as well
as undertaking work for the bulk of the
major players in this sector.
Apart from oil and gas facilities,
Jet Demolition’s expertise also
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encompasses hexane
plants, chemical plants,
fuel tanks and storage
facilities. “Petrochemical
demolition forms part of our
heavy industrial demolition
portfolio. It is critical to pay
close attention to every step
in the demolition process
during petrochemical work,
as we normally work in close
proximity to live operations
with a high degree of danger
due to the flammability,”
Andre Botes, Jet
Demolition project
engineer.
explains Jet Demolition
project engineer, Andre
Botes.
Botes has worked
for Jet Demolition for a
decade, and forms part
of a close-knit team of
engineers. “Most are
involved in supporting our
site staff on a technical
and commercial basis, or
after a successful tender,
and managing the project
itself,” he points out.
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