THE ASK
Among ConocoPhillips’ many sites of operation is the North Slope of Alaska, where temperatures regularly hit below -40 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the winter months. When leaders at the company identified the need for a new North Slope facility where workers could thaw out heavy equipment prior to moving it to the maintenance shop, they turned to Sprung for a fast, sensible and cost-effective solution. The company wanted something much more durable and flexible than the galvanized steel tents that workers had used as thawing stations in the past.
HOW SPRUNG DELIVERED
Sprung delivered fully insulated structures engineered to meet the challenging conditions of Alaska’s North Slope. Featuring a bright, clear-span interior, custom service doors and a protective Arctic entry vestibule, the structure serves as an effective space for warming heavy equipment amid frigid outdoor temperatures. Even during construction, before the main doors were installed, the general contractor was able to keep the structure well above freezing with only one exterior diesel heater and tarps hung over the door openings—thanks to Sprung’s superior insulation system.
Upon completion of the structure, ConocoPhillips was so pleased with the result that the company engaged Sprung for other building applications, including a frac sand and logistics storage facility and a mud plant.
THE SPECS
- 50’ wide x 99’ long - Thawing Facility
- 50’ wide x 99’ long - Frac Sand and Logics Storage
- 40’ wide x 90’ long - Mud Plant
