Orion’s Engineering & Consulting team played a pivotal role in the Golden Pass LNG facility project in Sabine Pass, Texas, providing comprehensive 100% design services for the installation of new floodgates. The design included the creation of steel pipe pile-supported concrete foundations at two distinct locations, accommodating flood gates of 30ft and 60ft dimensions, respectively.

At each foundation site, a crucial element was the design of steel sheet piles, strategically serving as a "curtain" to prevent water piping under the foundation into the facility. Additionally, an anchored bulkhead wall was designed beyond the foundation's boundaries to effectively "close the gap" between the floodgate and the concurrently constructed new levee system surrounding the facility.

One of the prominent challenges encountered during the project was the significant downdrag forces resulting from anticipated soil settlement. This posed a complex issue necessitating a comprehensive redesign of the initially proposed system to effectively address and mitigate these forces.

In addition to design services, we actively contributed to the construction phase, offering crucial support through submittal and request for information (RFI) reviews. The dynamic nature of the project led to multiple design modifications to adapt to changing conditions. However, the effective communication and collaboration between Orion and the contractor played a pivotal role in ensuring the successful implementation of the floodgate project at the Golden Pass LNG facility.