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Piling foundations JLP01_01_167_38
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Foundation work in progress for the Crude Distillation Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery, showing men working on pile foundations and a back actor machine excavating between piles.
The caption beneath this album print reads Crude Distillation Unit - 16" x 16" vertical and raking piles, breaking away concrete surrounding main reinforcement prior to burning off at cut off level. Back Actor excavating between piles (Tower Foundations).
Coryton Oil Refinery was ceremonially opened in May 1954 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. It was operated by Vacuum Oil Company; a unit of Mobil. From 1996, the refinery was run by BP as part of a joint venture with Mobil. Ownership of Coryton Refinery was later transferred to BP in 2000, and then Petroplus Holdings in 2007. Major products of the refinery included petrol and diesel, aviation fuels, liquefied petroleum gas, fuel oils and bitumen. Coryton Oil Refinery was closed down in 2012
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This print captures the foundation work in progress for the Crude Distillation Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery in Thurrock, Essex. The image showcases a group of dedicated men diligently working on pile foundations, while a powerful back actor machine excavates between the piles. The caption beneath this album print provides insightful details about the construction process, mentioning the use of 16" x 16" vertical and raking piles. It also describes how concrete surrounding the main reinforcement was broken away prior to burning off at cut-off level. Additionally, it highlights that the back actor machine was specifically used for excavating between piles known as Tower Foundations. Coryton Oil Refinery holds historical significance as it was ceremonially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother in May 1954. Initially operated by Vacuum Oil Company (a unit of Mobil), it later became a joint venture with BP from 1996 onwards. Ownership eventually transferred to BP in 2000 before being acquired by Petroplus Holdings in 2007. Throughout its operation, Coryton Oil Refinery played a crucial role in producing various petroleum products such as petrol and diesel, aviation fuels, liquefied petroleum gas, fuel oils, and bitumen. However, despite its importance to industry and local economy alike, Coryton Oil Refinery sadly closed down in 2012. This remarkable print serves as an invaluable visual record of not only industrial development but also represents an important chapter in British history captured by A© Historic England Archive.
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