Plant turnaround (T&I), refinery shutdowns, scheduled maintenance windows, emergency response, brownfield modifications & project execution — complete turnkey shutdown packages covering planning, manpower mobilisation, tools/equipment, spares, HSE compliance, scope execution & close-out reporting.
Pre-T&I scope definition, JSA register, work-pack preparation, schedule, manpower planning, spares listing, risk assessment
Equipment despatch, manpower mobilisation, workshop setup, spares stocking, HSE induction, work-pack distribution
24/7 execution per work-packs, daily progress tracking, JSA compliance, inspection & testing, supervisor coverage
API 510/570/653 inspection, NDT (UT/MPI/RT), pressure testing, weld inspection, hydrotesting
Plant restart, performance testing, troubleshooting, OEM reps coordination, smooth handover to ops
Final reports, deficiency lists, lessons-learnt session, AMC contract activation, demobilisation
Our shutdown support scope covers the complete T&I lifecycle — pre-shutdown planning, pre-mobilisation, execution (24/7 with manpower / equipment / spares / supervision), inspection & testing, plant restart support and close-out — turnkey shutdown package, single-vendor accountability.
Shutdown specialists experienced across all major refinery units (CDU, VDU, FCC, hydrotreaters, hydrocracker, reformers, alkylation), petrochemical plants, gas terminals & offshore platforms. Critical-path schedule management ensures shutdowns finish on time, on budget.
Active across Egyptian Suez refineries, Nigerian Port Harcourt, Tanzanian / Mozambique downstream — proven African shutdown experience.
Single contract covers planning + manpower + equipment + spares + inspection — no scope gaps, no inter-contractor finger-pointing.
Primavera P6 / MS Project schedule management — daily progress, milestone tracking, schedule integrity through demobilisation.
Zero-incident HSE culture, daily safety meetings, JSA compliance, permit-to-work — meeting NOC/IOC HSE standards.
API 510/570/653 inspectors on-site for vessel / piping / tank inspection during T&I — credible inspection reports.
Rapid mobilisation for unplanned shutdowns & emergencies — pre-vetted manpower & equipment available within 48 hours.
| Size | Type | Configuration | Footprint | Best For | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Shutdown | 7 days | 50 manpower | Small unit | Entry |
| Standard | T&I | 14–21 days | 100 manpower | Single unit | Starter |
| Multi-Unit | T&I | 21–30 days | 200 manpower | 2–3 units | Popular |
| Major | Refinery T&I | 30–45 days | 300 manpower | Major refinery | Popular |
| Mega | Refinery T&I | 45–60 days | 500+ manpower | Mega refinery | Industrial |
| Emergency | Response | 48 hr mob | Variable | Unplanned shutdown | Enterprise |
* Shutdown duration depends on refinery units, scope & complexity. Major T&I typically every 4–6 years; mini windows annually.
Vezora handles every shutdown scenario — from mini scheduled windows to mega refinery T&I — with complete turnkey packages covering planning, execution & close-out.
Major refinery turnarounds — 30–60 days, 300–500+ manpower, full scope.
Annual or quarterly scheduled maintenance windows — 7–21 days.
48-hour mobilisation for unplanned shutdowns & equipment failures.
Plant modifications & expansions during shutdown — tie-ins, hot-tap.
Standalone pre-T&I planning, work-pack preparation, schedule.
From mini 7-day scheduled windows to mega 60-day refinery T&I projects — our shutdown support serves every African downstream operator & petrochemical plant.
Tell us your refinery, T&I scope, schedule & HSE requirements — our O&G T&I team will respond with planning approach, manpower scale, equipment list, schedule & commercial proposal within 5 working days.
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Common questions about shutdown and turnaround support services for Africa.
It involves managing planned plant shutdowns for inspection, maintenance and restart of oil and gas facilities to minimize downtime and ensure safety.
We provide shutdown and turnaround support services in Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Ghana and other African oil-producing countries.
Our shutdown support includes plant shutdown management, inspection, maintenance and restart services.
We use detailed project planning, experienced technical teams and efficient coordination to minimize plant downtime during shutdowns.
Yes. In addition to planned turnarounds, we can support emergency shutdown situations with rapid response teams.
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