DLNG Maintenance – Crane Services
Key Deliverables
- Ongoing crane and lifting support for corrective and preventative maintenance
- Complex lifting of key plant assets — turbines, compressors, pumps, purification systems, fin fans, power generation equipment, cold boxes, vessels, and valves
- Long-term supply of specialised crane equipment including 20t and 50t Franna cranes
- Short-term crane and lifting equipment for shutdowns and maintenance campaigns
- Development of lift studies and engineered lifting methodologies to Santos standards
- Multi-discipline coordination for safe and efficient project execution
Overview
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Scope
Since 2021, Freo Group has provided ongoing crane and lifting support services to Santos Darwin LNG Pty Ltd, delivering critical cranage solutions across the LNG facility to support both maintenance and operational activities. The scope covers corrective and preventative maintenance works involving complex lifts across key plant assets, supported by the long-term supply of 20t and 50t Franna cranes alongside additional short-term equipment deployed during shutdowns and maintenance campaigns. All lifting operations are underpinned by engineered lift studies and methodologies developed in accordance with Santos procedures and site requirements.
Challenges & Solutions
Operating within a live LNG facility demands the highest levels of safety discipline, planning, and cross-trade coordination. Freo Group has met this challenge by embedding an integrated, collaborative approach — working alongside Santos supervision and multiple disciplines to ensure lifting operations are executed safely and efficiently. The long-term nature of the partnership since 2021 reflects the trust Santos has placed in Freo Group’s capability, with the team consistently delivering flexible, high-performance lifting solutions that support the ongoing reliability of a critical national energy asset.