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The recent Joliet refinery incidentattracted attention because of the facility's role in supplying fuel to theU.S. Midwest.Floodwater disabled a pump at the refinery, forcing the facilityto shut down for the duration of the incident.

The concern goes beyond refineries.Powerplants, fuel terminals, processing facilities and other energy sites allcontain equipment that needs to remain accessible and operational during severeweather.

Flood Control Barriers can be configuredfor different areas according to the facility layout.

One Barrier System for Diverse EnergySites

1.Site Deployment

·Power plant: Barriers can be placed around exposed equipment zones,entry points and low-lying areas.

·Refinery or fuel facility: Barriers protect selected pump stations,maintenance zones and drainage areas.

·Energy construction site: Removable barrier sections delivertemporary protection as the site layout evolves.

2.Product Design & Flexibility

This system adopts welded low-carbon steelpanels joined by spiral springs. Over 10 size options enable project teams topick suitable configurations matching protection requirements.

Removable models are available for energyfacilities facing seasonal or short-term flood risks.

Protection Where It Matters

Instead of treating the entire property asone protection zone, project teams can identify:

Critical equipment

Low-lying sections

Water entry points

Drainage routes

Essential access areas

Flood Control Barriers can then be arrangedaround those locations and extended when additional protection is required.

This approach also gives facility operatorsmore flexibility when equipment layouts, construction areas or maintenancerequirements change.

For refineries, power plants, fuelterminals and other energy infrastructure, we can help select Flood ControlBarriers based on the required height, length, site layout and installationconditions. Contact us with your project details for a suitable configuration.